Trustees Hear Of Legislative Actions Regarding Schools
At the regular meeting of the Midvale School Board Monday evening, Superintendent Kylee Morris updated the trustees on actions by the last legislative session that will effect school districts.
Open enrollment was addressed by the state but Midvale has 30 students from out of district so that makes a favorable impression with the state.
Public comment at regular district meetings will now be allowed but only within strict guidelines. The person must be a patron of the district and only comments on upcoming action items will be allowed. Also the patron must sign in and identify the agenda action item to be addressed. Midvale trustees have been willing to ask anyone who attends the meetings if there is something they need to speak about.
The pronoun bill passed that allows teachers to address students by their biological sex only. They are not required to use pronouns requested by the student if it goes against the teacher’s personal beliefs.
New money has been allocated for school facility maintenance or new construction. The lump sum could be $500,000 and is expected to cover ten years. A 10-year facility plan is required to receive the lump sum.
The board approved the following items: the offering of contracts to returning certified staff, $40,000 of remaining Covid funds to purchase a white bus/van to carry up to 14 passengers, and adjusting the school’s insurance contribution to meet the 7.7 percent rise in insurance costs.
The senior class did not ask for approval of a senior trip since they have decided not to have one. Instead they will spend their money on graduation and towards scholarships.
The next regular meeting of the board will be May 20 at 7:00 p.m..
