Board votes to close enrollment at troubled high school
October 19, 2022 | Provo School District, School Boards, Utah
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During a recent school board meeting, significant policy revisions and decisions were made regarding curriculum adoption and open enrollment for the upcoming academic year.
Board member Anne Marie introduced a revision to the existing policy on curriculum adoption, highlighting minor changes in language and the incorporation of new state law requiring research support for K-3 reading materials. The board unanimously approved the revised policy 4020.
In a discussion led by Doug regarding open enrollment, the board considered the status of Tempe View High School. Doug expressed concerns about the school's capacity and the impact of ongoing construction on the community, suggesting a temporary closure of enrollment for the school. After deliberation, the board voted to close open enrollment for Tempe View High School for the 2023-2024 school year, allowing exceptions for extenuating circumstances that could be appealed to the superintendent.
The board also approved a large purchase request of $255,192.21 for the WONDERS program, aimed at supporting English language learners, funded through ESSER funds. This initiative is part of the district's efforts to address learning loss in this population.
Additionally, the board established a new fund for self-insurance, which will be implemented in the next fiscal year. The creation of this fund was also unanimously approved.
The meeting concluded with the approval of the consent calendar and a report on safety enhancements, including the rollout of a new visitor management system in schools, aimed at improving security and monitoring who is present on school grounds.
Board member Anne Marie introduced a revision to the existing policy on curriculum adoption, highlighting minor changes in language and the incorporation of new state law requiring research support for K-3 reading materials. The board unanimously approved the revised policy 4020.
In a discussion led by Doug regarding open enrollment, the board considered the status of Tempe View High School. Doug expressed concerns about the school's capacity and the impact of ongoing construction on the community, suggesting a temporary closure of enrollment for the school. After deliberation, the board voted to close open enrollment for Tempe View High School for the 2023-2024 school year, allowing exceptions for extenuating circumstances that could be appealed to the superintendent.
The board also approved a large purchase request of $255,192.21 for the WONDERS program, aimed at supporting English language learners, funded through ESSER funds. This initiative is part of the district's efforts to address learning loss in this population.
Additionally, the board established a new fund for self-insurance, which will be implemented in the next fiscal year. The creation of this fund was also unanimously approved.
The meeting concluded with the approval of the consent calendar and a report on safety enhancements, including the rollout of a new visitor management system in schools, aimed at improving security and monitoring who is present on school grounds.
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