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Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013

Criteria Set for Superintendent Search Process Guided by input gathered in dozens of community meetings, the Board firmed up the professional qualifications, personal characteristics and leadership qualities they want to see in candidates for the Canyons superintendency. Superintendent Search Consultants Rickie McCandless and Claudia Seeley facilitated the Board’s discussion on the criteria, which will be […]

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013

Update: Superintendent SearchThe Superintendent Search consultants are examining input gathered to date from School Community Councils, constituency groups, and 130 online responses regarding the characteristics they’d like to see in the new superintendent, reported Board Member Kim Horiuchi. The information will be compiled for review and discussion in the Board’s Dec. 17 study session. Board […]

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013

Superintendent Search: Public Input Report Coming In December The public input process in the search for the new superintendent is well underway, Superintendent Search Consultant Rickie McCandless told the Board. The consultants are taking input from School Community Councils, PTAs, business leaders, employee groups, elected officials, the Canyons Education Foundation, and the Student Advisory Council. […]

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 […]