If we want to invest in the prosperity of our nation, we must invest in the education of our children so that their talents may be fully employed. (Bill Clinton) #USSA #UtahSuperintendents #InspireGreatness
We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. (Franklin D. Roosevelt) #USSA #Utah Superintendents #InspireGreatness
Think about every problem, every challenge, we face. The solution to each starts with education. (George H.W. Bush) #USSA #Utah Superintendents #InspireGreatness
Superintendent Nye of Granite is now presenting to the Education Interim Committee on the district's sensitive materials policy. Granite has had over 90 box challenges.
Superintendent Bergeson of Washington County now presenting on sensitive materials. He emphasizes always making decisions that are best for kids. Jeremy Cox now sharing the development of the Washington County sensitive materials process.
Superintendent Godfrey and Board Member Miller of Jordan School District are presenting to the Education Interim Committee on Curriculum Transparency.
The red and white and starry blue is freedom's shield and hope. (John Philip Sousa)
Davis School District has 15 active book challenge committees and the average challenge takes 80 days to complete. Public comment is accepted throughout the process.
Superintendent Linford of Davis is now presenting the district's sensitive material process and how Davis is implementing the law. Davis School District has had 101 book reviews requested and have completed 60 reviews.
Superintendent Schofield of Logan is providing the Education Interim Committee an overview of where parents can find information on the Logan website. He is showing the committee how to find information on both the district website as well as school websites.
The Interim Education Committee Meeting has started. Legislative staff is reviewing recent legislation on curriculum transparency and sensitive materials.
When we study together, we learn together, we work together, and we prosper together. (Barak Obama) #USSA #UtahSuperintendents #InspireGreatness
Education Interim Committee starts at 8:30 tomorrow. Jordan, Logan, Granite, Washington and Davis will be presenting to the committee. #USSA #UtahSuperintendents #InspireGreatness
Thank you Utah Association of Elementary School Principals for the invitation to speak at your conference today. It was great to meet you and learn more about your schools. #USSA #Utah Superintendents #InspireGreatness
Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity. (Lyndon B. Johnson) #USSA #UtahSuperintendents #InspireGreatness
Retirement and Independent Entities Interim Committee has just started. Waiting for the discussion on retirement and return to work.
Representative Eliason is providing an overview of school safety. He shared that in the past twelve months Utah has lost 40 students to suicide.
There are over 200 sections of relevant code related to school safety and security. The task force will be reviewing all 200 sections as part of their work.
School Security Task Force is just starting. The committee will cover a lot of information today.
Davis is now being called to present to the Rules Committee.