Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
Academic Achievement on the RiseCanyons students are increasing achievement in reading and math and the number of students achieving ACT benchmark scores and college- and career-ready diplomas, but resources may need to be prioritized to help students who struggle, some Board members said. The District’s academic structure is aligned with the Utah governor’s goals to […]
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013
Employees to Receive Bonus in November Paychecks The Board unanimously approved giving every full-time employee a $1,000 one-time bonus. The bonuses for part-time and hourly employees will be adjusted according to the hours they are assigned to work. Employees can expect to see this bonus in their November paychecks. Board President Sherril Taylor read the […]
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013
Interim Business Administrator Appointed The Board unanimously voted to appoint Leon Wilcox, Canyons District’s Director of Accounting since 2009, as Canyons’ Interim Business Administrator. Wilcox is a seasoned professional with 20 years of governmental accounting experience, with an emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting, and auditing. As Canyons District’ Director of Accounting from 2009-2013, Wilcox was […]
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013
Inaugural Student Advisory Council Introduced The Board introduced the newly empaneled, 10-member Student Advisory Council established to provide student input to the Board of Education. The council consists of two students from each high school one student body officer and one student (a junior or senior) selected as part of an application process. […]
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013
Smooth Transition to Grade Reconfiguration Following three years of behind-the-scenes work, Canyons freshmen on Monday made a smooth transition to their first day of school in a high school building, and sixth-graders smoothly began their first academic year in a middle school . Interim Superintendent Dr. Ginger Rhode reported a smooth transition to both Grade […]
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013
Note: To listen to the Board’s discussion, please visit BoardDocs and select the agenda item of interest. Bond Issuance Resolution The Board of Education approved a resolution allowing the District to issue up to $60 million in bonds. When issued, the funds will go toward “acquiring land; acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping new school facilities; and renovating and […]
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Teacher Pay Raises Part of Approved 2013-2014 Budget The Board of Education unanimously approved the final 2012-2013 budget and the 2013-2014 budget, which includes funding of steps and lanes for certified employees and steps for administrative employees, and a 0.5 percent cost of living adjustment for licensed and administrative employees. Licensed employees also will see […]
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Note: To listen to the Board’s discussion, please visit BoardDocs and select the agenda item of interest. Superintendent Search Discussed The Board established a committee of three members to discuss criteria for the search for the new superintendent. The committee will present information about its discussions to the full Board on June 18. The results […]
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
ACT Achievement on the Rise Canyons student achievement on the ACT test is on the rise. All Canyons 11th graders have been required to take the ACT college-entrance test since 2011. Since that time, the number of test-takers meeting the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks has risen in all subject areas, said Dr. Hal Sanderson, Director […]
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Corner Canyon Enrollment: Board Reaffirms Policy Considering potential enrollment growth of students who live within Corner Canyon High’s boundaries, in addition to concerns about space limitations, the Board voted to follow Canyons District policy regarding school-choice permits at Corner Canyon High School. As a result, the out-of-boundary students who have already been approved to attend […]
