Smithfield Sun

Cache schools enact activity transportation fee

Cache County School Board

“Members of the school board voted Thursday to impose a $15 transportation fee on students in grades nine and up who participate in activities sponsored by the Utah High School Activities Association.” (Continued…)

Agenda: District transport costs, employee negotiations

Cache County School Board

The Cache School Board meets Thursday evening to consider: district transportation costs, employee negotiation agreement, 2010 tax rate and the adjusted preliminary budget. This is the only scheduled board meeting for July. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 8 at the Cache County School District offices (2063 N 1200 E, Logan, UT). (Continued…)

Hunt helped turn Sky View track into a winner

Sky View High School

“Hunt will be remembered for much more than being a great individual athlete for the Bobcats. More importantly, the North Logan native will be viewed as the catalyst behind Sky View’s ascension among the state’s better track and field programs.” — Jason Turner (Continued…)

Scheduled pay increases survive school district budget cuts

Cache County School Board

Image: Budget cover

Teacher and employee scheduled pay increases — called steps and lanes — passed in the Cache County School District preliminary budget for 2010-11. Teachers expressed strong opposition to a possible freeze of steps and lanes in the May 21 board meeting. Board members on several occasions also expressed a desire not to make cuts to teacher’s pay — and expected pay — unless they have no alternative. Tuesday evening the Cache School Board passed a budget that cut $3.47 million from expected expenses. (Continued…)

Agenda: Board meeting TONIGHT to approve preliminary budget

Cache County School Board

The Cache County School Board will meet tonight to approve the preliminary 2010-11 budget. (Continued…)

Sky View 2009-2010 third trimester honor roll

Sky View High School

The Sky View high school honor roll for the third trimester of 2009-2010. (Continued…)

District posts 3-year revenue and expenditure comparison

Cache County School District

The Cache County School District posted a three-year comparison of district revenue and expenditures. The reports are broken down by general fund, non K-12 programs, debt service, capital outlay, school food service, and trust and agency fund. (Continued…)

Agenda: Budget discussion scheduled for board study session

Cache County School Board

The Cache School Board will discuss the upcoming 2010-11 budget at a study session Thursday evening. Also scheduled for discussion: trustlands presentations, school improvement plans, sharp survey information, drug policy revision, and the board meeting schedule for next year. (Continued…)

Congratulations to the Sky View Class of 2010

Sky View High School

The Sky View High School Class of 2010. (Continued…)

Healthy fun at Sky View's sprint triathlon

Sky View High School

Image: Principal David Swensen

Friday’s break in the rain was just enough for 11 individuals and 7 teams to participate in a great triathlon at Sky View High School. It was the first of what Principal Swenson hopes will be an annual event called the Sky View Sprint Triathlon. Initiated/sposored by the Sky View PTSA, it was great fun for all the participants and supporters as they manuevered through the swimming pool, the bike course which included Smithfield Canyon, and the running course which had a killer hill right at the start. [ UPDATED: Added four images. ] (Continued…)

Spotlight on Sky View student

Sky View High School

The Herald Journal is doing a series of reports on local high school graduates. On Saturday morning they posted a story about Luis Patino of Sky View High School. (Continued…)

Teachers voice opposition to a salary freeze

Cache County School Board

Image: Linda Bettinger

Teachers want the school district to keep “steps and lane” salary increases. This is the message five teachers gave the school board Thursday evening. Ilene Davies, president of the Cache Education Association, told the board that steps and lanes are a priority to CEA members. “This practice will help teachers feel like they can go into the profession,” said Davies. “If we do not fund them, we will lose the best and the brightest.” (Continued…)

Sky View May 2010 students of the month

Sky View High School

Image: Seniors

The Sky View May 2010 Students of the Month: (Continued…)

Agenda: School board year end recognition, 2010-11 budget

Cache County School Board

The Cache County School District Board of Education meets Thursday evening. The agenda includes recognition of School Teacher of the Year from Greenville, Lewiston, North Park, Park, River Heights, Sunrise and Summit schools. Also recognition of Classified Employees of the Year, 4A Coach of the Year, 4A boys state swimming champions, and Huntsman Awards. The board is expected to consider the budget for next year. The meeting begins Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the technology center (2035 N 1200 E). (Continued…)

Agenda: School board looking over budget cuts

Cache County School Board

The Cache School Board will meet Thursday evening in a study session. The agenda includes “trustlands”, SVHS clubs, and “Race to the Top.” However, it’s likely that the budget discussion will take up the bulk of the meeting. The district needs to cut between $2.4 to $4.7 million from next year’s budget. (Continued…)

Cache school district faces deep cuts in 2010-11 budget

Cache County School Board

Image: Budget comparison

The Cache school district faces a $2.4 to $4.7 million shortfall for the 2010-11 school year. Thursday evening the Cache board of education began discussing spending cuts and possible tax increases to cover the shortfall. (Continued…)

Agenda: New elementary school names, bullying policy

Cache County School Board

Image: CCSD Board of Education agenda

The Cache County Board of Education will meet Thursday evening to consider: naming the new elementary schools in Nibley and Smithfield; policy regarding bullying and hazing; revised retirement policy; 2010-2011 school fees. The board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at 2035 North 1200 East, North Logan. It is open to the public. (Continued…)

Cache school district asking for your opinion on budget cuts

Cache County School District

Cache County School District has posted on their home page a link for patrons to give input for the budget cuts that must happen for next school year. There is a 16 minute video presentation on parts of the budget—where the money comes from and goes to, a spreadsheet with specific dollar amounts for each type of expenditure in Cache District and a Survey for comments to be received with the following four questions: (Continued…)

Sky View student achievements

Sky View High School

We want to start a new tradition, recognizing all of the great things happening here at Sky View High School. Today’s recognition will be a little lengthy, and will not include all of the great things that have happened this year, but hopefully will give you and idea of some of the things occurring. (Continued…)

Breakfast cereal Van Gogh sparks national attention

Sky View High School

Sky View students created a huge replica of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night from breakfast cereal last week. Not only did they create a wonderful project, but they were also a hit on the Associated Press this weekend. (Continued…)