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Wednesday, 27 July 2022 14:43
Notice Of Proposed Tax Increase Weber County School District
Written by Super UserThe WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.
- The WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a $526,000 residence
would increase from $1,073.59 to $1,206.67, which is $133.08 per year.
- The WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a $526,000 business
would increase from $1,951.99 to $2,193.95, which is $241.96 per year.
- If the proposed budget is approved, WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT would increase
its property tax budgeted revenue by 22.94% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue
excluding eligible new growth.
All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase.
PUBLIC HEARING
Date/Time:
8/3/2022 7:00 PM
Location:
Weber School District Offices Board Room
5320 S. Adams Ave. Parkwy
Ogden, UT 84404
To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT at 801-476-7800.
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2021 Bond Progress Report
On November 2, 2021, Weber County voters approved a $279 million school bond. The bond passed with 60.51% of voters voting for the issuance of bonds.
The following projects are included on the 2021 bond:
- New high school in Taylor: $157 million
- New junior high school in West Haven: $51 million
- New elementary school in West Haven: $34 million
- Rebuild of Roosevelt Elementary in Washington Terrace: $37 million
Estimated start and completion dates:
- High School
- Start: November 2021
- Completion: July 2024
- Junior High
- Start: March 2022
- Completion: July 2024
- Elementary
- Start: October 2022
- Completion: July 2024
- Roosevelt
- Start: January 2024
- Completion June 2026
Issuance of bonds:
- 1st issuance: $90 million (January, 2022)
- 2nd issuance: TBD
- 3rd issuance: TBD
High School
- Budget $157 million
- Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
- Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
- Construction begins - March 2022
- Selection of name, mascot and colors - May, 2022
- West Field High School
- Longhorns
- Burnt orange, black, silver & white
- Estimated completion date - July 2024
- Boundary adjustments - TBD
- Final cost -TBD
Junior High School
- Budget $51 million
- Selection of architect - Design West Architects
- Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
- Construction begins - March 2022
- Selection of name, mascot and colors - TBD
- Estimated completion date - July 2024
- Boundary adjustments - TBD
- Final cost - TBD
Elementary School
- Budget $34 million
- Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
- Selection of general contractor - Westland Construction
- Estimated start date - October 2022
- Selection of name, mascot and colors - TBD
- Estimated completion date - July 2024
- Boundary adjustments - TBD
- Final cost - TBD
Roosevelt Elementary
- Budget $34 million
- Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
- Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
- Estimated start date - January 2024
- Estimated completion date - July 2026
- Final cost - TBD
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 15:29
Notice of Local Special Bond Election
Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah
Public Notice Is Hereby Given that a local special bond election (the “Local Special Election”) will be held in Weber School District, Utah (the “District”), at the same time as the municipal general election, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (“Election Day”).
The Local Special Election will be conducted by mail and ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters beginning on October 12, 2021. Voters can return their ballot by mail, in a secure ballot drop box, or in person on Election Day, and on the dates listed below, at the Voting Assistance Center. The polls at the Voting Assistance Center shall open at 7:00 a.m. and shall remain open until 8:00 p.m., when it will close. Secure ballot drop off locations where ballots can be deposited twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week beginning October 12, 2021 until 8:00 p.m. and at the Voting Assistance Center days and hours are as follows:
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Ballot Drop Box (Oct. 12 – Nov. 2) open 24 hours a day |
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Farr West City Office |
1896 North 1800 West |
Farr West, UT 84404 |
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Harrisville City Office |
363 West Independence Blvd. |
Harrisville, UT 84404 |
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Hooper City Office |
5580 West 4600 South |
Hooper, UT 84315 |
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Huntsville Town Hall |
7309 East 200 South |
Huntsville, UT 84317 |
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Main Library |
2464 Jefferson Avenue |
Ogden, UT 84401 |
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Marriott-Slaterville City Office |
1570 West 400 North |
Marriott-Slaterville, UT 84404 |
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North Branch Library |
475 East 2600 North |
North Ogden, UT 84414 |
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Ogden City Municipal Building |
2549 Washington Blvd. |
Ogden, UT 84401 |
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Ogden Valley Branch Library |
131 South 7400 East |
Huntsville, UT 84317 |
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Plain City City Hall |
4160 West 2200 North |
Plain City, UT 84404 |
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Pleasant Valley Branch Library |
5568 South Adams Avenue |
Washington Terrace, UT 84405 |
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Pleasant View Municipal Building |
520 West Elberta Drive |
Pleasant View City, UT 84414 |
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Riverdale City Offices |
4600 South Weber River Drive |
Riverdale, UT 84405 |
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Roy City Office |
5051 South 1900 West |
Roy, UT 84067 |
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South Ogden City Hall |
3950 Adams Avenue |
South Ogden, UT 84403 |
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Southwest Branch Library |
2039 West 4000 South |
Roy, UT 84067 |
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Uintah City Hall |
2191 East 6550 South |
Uintah, UT 84405 |
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Washington Terrace City Hall |
5249 South 400 East |
Washington Terrace, UT 84405 |
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Weber Center Clerk/Auditor’s Office (East Parking Lot) |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Ogden, UT 84401 |
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Weber State University Campus |
3848 Harrison Blvd. |
Ogden, UT 84408 |
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West Haven City Hall |
4150 South 3900 West |
West Haven, UT 84408 |
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Voting Assistance Center |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Wednesday, October 27 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Thursday, October 28 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Friday, October 29 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Monday, November 1 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Tuesday, November 2 |
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
The address for the Statewide Election Voter Information Website is vote.utah.gov. For information on registering to vote and absentee ballots, voters may contact the office of the (a) Weber County Clerk at the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd. Suite #320, Ogden, Utah, telephone: (801) 399-8034 or visit the County Clerk’s election website at weberelections.gov, or (b) Utah Lieutenant Governor, State Capitol, 350 N. State Street, Suite 220, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, (801) 538-1041 or visit the Lieutenant Governor’s website at elections.utah.gov.
For information about alternate times and forms of voting, changes to the location of a polling place and the location of an additional polling place, voters may contact the office of the Weber County Clerk (who is acting a provider election officer for the Local Special Election) at the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd. Suite #320, Ogden, Utah 84401, telephone: (801) 399-8034 or visit the County Clerk’s election website weberelections.gov.
In order to vote in person at the election, you must present valid voter identification to the poll worker before voting, which must be (a) a valid form of photo identification that shows your name and photograph, (b) a valid tribal card, whether or not the card includes your photograph or not, or (c) two different forms of identification that show your name and current address.
Voters who need assistance voting or other accommodations should call (801) 399-8034 or email .
There is to be no special registration of voters for the local special bond election, and the official register of voters last made or revised shall constitute the register for the local special bond election, except that all persons who reside within the District and are registered to vote in the election held on Election Day shall be considered to vote in the local special bond election.
The title and text of the ballot proposition that will submitted to the qualified, registered voters residing within the District is as follows:
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH
SPECIAL BOND ELECTION
November 2, 2021
[(Facsimile Signature)
Business Administrator, Weber School District]
Shall the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds (“Bonds”) in an amount not to exceed $279,000,000 and to mature in no more than twenty-one (21) years from the date or dates of issuance of such Bonds for the purpose of raising money for constructing buildings, acquiring land and furnishings and remodeling and updating existing school property under the charge of the Board, and, to the extent necessary, for providing moneys for the refunding, at or prior to the maturity thereof, of general obligation bonds of the Board authorized hereunder or heretofore issued and now outstanding?
PROPERTY TAX COST OF BONDS
If the Bonds are issued as planned, without regard to the taxes currently levied for outstanding bonds that will reduce over time, an annual property tax to pay debt service on the Bonds will be required over a period of 20 years in the estimated average amount of $146.00 on a $395,000 primary residence, and in the estimated average amount of $265.45 on a business property having the same value.
Since there are other outstanding bonds, an otherwise scheduled tax decrease may not occur if these Bonds are issued.
However, such outstanding bonds reduce over time such that the average property tax due to the issuance of the proposed Bonds is expected to have a zero net increase ($0.00) from the current annual property tax levels after the Bonds are issued on both primary residences and businesses or secondary residences in the District.
The foregoing is only an estimate and is not a limit on the amount of taxes that the governing body may be required to levy in order to pay debt service on the Bonds. The governing body is obligated to levy taxes to the extent provided by law in order to pay the Bonds.
To vote in favor of the above bond issue, select the box immediately adjacent to the words “For the Issuance of Bonds.” To vote against the bond issue, select the box immediately adjacent to the words “Against the Issuance of Bonds.”
☐ For the Issuance of Bonds
☐ Against the Issuance of Bonds
Notice Is Further Given that on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, that being a day no sooner than 7 days and not later than 14 days after the local special bond election, the Board of Education of the District (the “Board”) will meet at its regular meeting place, 5320 South Adams Avenue Parkway, Washington Terrace, Utah, and will canvass the returns and declare the results of the local special bond election during the Board meeting that begins at 6:00 p.m.Notice Is Further Given that on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in the Elections Office on the first floor of the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd., in Ogden, Utah, there will be conducted a test of the automatic tabulating equipment or other apparatus to be used to tabulate the results of the November local special bond election to be held in the District on the issuance of $279,000,000 general obligation bonds described above. This test is open to public observation in accordance with the provisions of Section 20A-4-104, Utah Code.
Pursuant to applicable provisions of Sections 11-14-208 and 20A-4-403 of the Utah Code, the period allowed for any contest of the local special bond election shall end 40 days after November 16, 2021 (the date on which the results of the election are to be canvassed and the results thereof declared). No such contest shall be maintained unless a complaint is filed with the Clerk of the Second Judicial District Court in and for Weber County, within the prescribed 40-day period.
In Witness Whereof, the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah has caused this notice to be given.
Dated: September 1, 2021.
Posted: on or before September 30, 2021.
Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah
By /s/ Robert Peterson
Business Administrator
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 15:21
Notice of Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held by the Board of Education of Weber School District during the Board meeting that begins at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the District’s offices located at 5320 South Adams Avenue Parkway, Washington Terrace, Utah, for the presentation of the arguments in favor of and against the ballot proposition.
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Bond Survey - Employees, Parents and Public - Spring, 2021
Q1 - How likely are you to vote in the November 2021 election? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Extremely Likely | 1,757 | 77.40% | 2,266 | 74.90% | 453 | 77.40% |
| Somewhat Likely | 351 | 15.50% | 546 | 18% | 84 | 14.40% |
| Somewhat Unlikely | 86 | 3.80% | 112 | 3.70% | 16 | 2.70% |
| Extremely Unlikely | 76 | 3.30% | 102 | 3.40% | 32 | 5.50% |
Q2 - Did you have a child attend school in Weber School District during the 2020-2021 school year? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 956 | 42.60% | 2,943 | 97.50% | 355 | 62.60% |
| No | 1,285 | 57.30% | 21 | 0.70% | 201 | 35.40% |
| My child attended in an online-only format | 3 | 0.10% | 53 | 1.80% | 11 | 1.90% |
Q3 - What is your overall impression of Weber School District? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Excellent | 1,270 | 57.10% | 1,092 | 36.40% | 184 | 32.70% |
| Good | 839 | 37.70% | 1,589 | 52.90% | 296 | 52.60% |
| Fair | 107 | 4.80% | 291 | 9.70% | 73 | 13% |
| Poor | 9 | 0.40% | 31 | 1.00% | 10 | 1.80% |
Q5 - With respect to past bonds, do you believe Weber School District delivered as promised on each proposed project? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 1,311 | 60.10% | 1,043 | 35.20% | 236 | 43.40% |
| Somewhat | 397 | 18.20% | 539 | 18.20% | 153 | 28.10% |
| No | 49 | 2.20% | 106 | 3.60% | 29 | 5.30% |
| I'm unsure | 424 | 19.40% | 1,277 | 43.10% | 127 | 23.30% |
Q6 - With respect to past bonds, do you believe Weber School District has been responsible with taxpayer money? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 1,345 | 62.70% | 1,127 | 38.70% | 229 | 42.80% |
| Somewhat | 440 | 20.50% | 577 | 19.80% | 163 | 30.50% |
| No | 57 | 2.70% | 166 | 5.70% | 47 | 8.80% |
| I'm unsure | 303 | 14.10% | 1,045 | 35.80% | 96 | 17.90% |
Q7 - What do you feel is the greatest need facing Weber School District in terms of construction projects? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Replacing aging facilities. | 297 | 14.00% | 376 | 13.10% | 84 | 16% |
| Building new facilities to accommodate continual growth. | 305 | 14.40% | 582 | 20.30% | 118 | 22.50% |
| Striking a balance between building new schools and replacing aging schools. | 1,494 | 70.50% | 1,821 | 63.60% | 297 | 56.70% |
| There are no construction needs in the district. | 22 | 1.00% | 83 | 2.90% | 25 | 4.80% |
Q8 - Which five (5) possible projects do you think are the most important? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| A new high school in western Weber County. | 1,304 | 57.40% | 1,685 | 55.70% | 325 | 55.60% |
| A re-build of Roosevelt Elementary (built in 1957) in Washington Terrace. | 1,224 | 53.90% | 1,366 | 45.10% | 227 | 38.80% |
| A new junior high school in western Weber County. | 1,057 | 46.60% | 1,321 | 43.70% | 268 | 45.80% |
| A re-build of T.H. Bell Junior High (built in 1962) in Washington Terrace. | 1,028 | 45.30% | 1,190 | 39.30% | 206 | 35.20% |
| A new elementary school in western Weber County. | 860 | 37.90% | 1,061 | 35.10% | 242 | 41.40% |
| A relocation or re-build of Canyon View School (built in 1968). | 749 | 33.00% | 667 | 22% | 121 | 20.70% |
| A new elementary school in the North Ogden/Harrisville area. | 519 | 22.90% | 728 | 24.10% | 139 | 23.80% |
| Another project not listed (please specify). | 259 | 11.40% | 449 | 14.80% | 100 | 17.10% |
Q9 - Would you support a bond in the November 2021 election to fund the replacement of older school buildings and the construction of new school in Weber School District if it did not include a tax rate increase? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 1,668 | 81.20% | 2,036 | 74.30% | 354 | 71.70% |
| No | 45 | 2.20% | 98 | 3.60% | 38 | 7.70% |
| I need more information before I make a decision. | 342 | 16.60% | 605 | 22.10% | 102 | 20.60% |
Q10 - If a bond included a tax rate increase, how much extra would you be willing to pay in new property taxes? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| $3.00 a month | 599 | 29.40% | 783 | 28.80% | 121 | 24.70% |
| $6.00 a month | 254 | 12.50% | 354 | 13% | 82 | 16.80% |
| A tax rate increase isn't a deciding factor in my decision to vote on a school bond. | 851 | 41.70% | 1,010 | 37.10% | 188 | 38.40% |
| Nothing. I wouldn't support a bond if it included a tax rate increase. | 336 | 16.50% | 573 | 21.10% | 98 | 20% |
Q11 - Would the COVID-19 pandemic have any influence on your vote for or against a school bond in the November 2021 election? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 187 | 9.20% | 262 | 9.70% | 58 | 11.90% |
| No | 1,847 | 90.80% | 2,449 | 90.30% | 429 | 88.10% |
Q12 - Which source do you feel is best to find information on a proposed school bond (check all that apply)? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| The Weber School District website | 1,643 | 72.40% | 1,778 | 58.80% | 306 | 52.30% |
| Weber School District email | 1,363 | 60.00% | 2,042 | 67.50% | 221 | 37.80% |
| 707 | 31.10% | 857 | 28.30% | 282 | 48.20% | |
| Media sources | 648 | 28.50% | 624 | 20.60% | 136 | 23.20% |
| Mailers and flyers from the district | 638 | 28.10% | 903 | 29.80% | 134 | 22.90% |
| Town hall and community meetings | 602 | 26.50% | 608 | 20.10% | 116 | 19.80% |
| District employee | 507 | 22.30% | 197 | 6.50% | 62 | 10.60% |
| Other community online sites or pages | 254 | 11.20% | 251 | 8.30% | 54 | 9.20% |
| Other social media sites | 196 | 8.60% | 144 | 4.80% | 57 | 9.70% |
| Friends | 190 | 8.40% | 265 | 8.80% | 48 | 8.20% |
| 140 | 6.20% | 70 | 2.30% | 25 | 4.30% | |
| Other (please specify) | 27 | 1.20% | 52 | 1.70% | 10 | 1.70% |
Q13 - Do you have any other comments, input or suggestions related to potential construction projects in Weber School District or to a possible bond in the November 2021 election? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 192 | 10.10% | 310 | 12.50% | 67 | 15.80% |
| No | 1,715 | 89.90% | 2,161 | 87.50% | 358 | 84.20% |
Thursday, 09 September 2021 15:34
Official Public Notice Of Election
Municipal General Election
The 2021 Municipal General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters starting on October 12 and arrive around October 19. Voters must be of legal voting age, citizens of the United States, and reside in the precinct in which they are registered.
Voters can verify their registration status, and view a full sample ballot for their precinct at www.vote.utah.gov
Registered voters who do not receive their ballot by October 19 should contact the Elections Office.
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Farr West City Mayor City Council Harrisville City Council 4 year term Council 2 year term Hooper City Council District 1&2 Council District 3&6 Council District 4&5 Hooper Water Improvement District Board of Trustee At Large Board of Trustee Division 3 Huntsville Town Mayor Town Council Marriott Slaterville City No City Election |
North Ogden City Mayor City Council Ogden City City Council Seat At Large A & B City Council Seat 1 & 3 Plain City Mayor City Council Pleasant View City Mayor City Council Riverdale City Mayor City Council Roy City Mayor City Council |
South Ogden City Mayor Council 4 year term Council 2 year term Uintah City Mayor City Council Washington Terrace City Mayor City Council Weber Fire District Board of Trustee At Large Weber School District Special Bond Election West Haven City Mayor City Council |
Visit www.vote.utah.gov for a sample ballot and to learn more about the candidates and issues
Ballot Drop Boxes are conveniently located at every city office, county library, and on campus at Weber State University. Drop boxes are open 24 hours a day and until 8 pm on November 2. More information is available on our website www.weberelections.gov and at 2380 Washington Blvd STE 320, 801-399-8034, or www.vote.utah.gov
Ballots must be postmarked no later than November 1 or placed in a drop box before 8 pm on November 2.
This election will be conducted by mail. In-person voting will be held October 27, 28, 29 and November 1 from
12 pm - 6 pm and on Election Day November 2 from 7am-8pm at the Weber Center located at 2380 Washington Blvd.
Voters who need assistance voting or other accommodations should call 801-399-8034 or email
A public demonstration will be held on October 8 at 12 pm to test the voting system that will be used for the Municipal General Election. An audit of the General Election signatures will be held on November 10 at 10 am. Both of these will be held in the Elections Office on the first floor of the Weber Center, 2380 Washington Boulevard.
More information is available on our website at www.weberelections.gov or contact us at 801-399-8034,
2380 Washington Blvd STE 320, or www.vote.utah.gov
Bond 2021
Weber School District is considering going out of bond in the November 2021 Election. The Board of Education is currently gathering information through surveys, focus groups, public meetings and other research methods in order to make an informed decision on what projects should appear on the bond and what the potential impact will be to taxpayers. The Board is expected to make an official decision in August. For more information on the 2021 bond, go to:
Past Bonds
The District’s independent auditor uses the District’s audit committee to communicate certain matters to upper management and the Board. The audit committee includes three members of the Board, the District superintendent, and the business administrator. The three members of the Board report audit findings and other financial considerations to the Board. The Board is responsible for the oversight of the financial reporting process.
Audit Committee Members
Jon Ritchie - President, Weber Board of Education; Audit Committee Chair
Douglas Hurst - Member, Weber Board of Education; Audit Committee Member
Paul Widdison - Member, Weber Board of Education; Audit Committee Member
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WHAT IS A BOND ELECTION?
The process where a public entity goes to the voters to ask for permission to borrow money for facilities.
WHEN WILL THE BOND ELECTION TAKE PLACE?
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, in conjunction with the general primary election.
WHAT WILL BE ON THE BALLOT?
A request for voters to approve the issuance of bonds for 65 million dollars to be used for renovation and new school construction.
HOW MUCH WILL THE BOND COST EACH TAXPAYER?
The tax rate will remain the same; and therefore, property owners will see no increase in their tax rate. However, the ballot will show a $37.00 increase on a $193,000 residence, which would be the increase if the district was not restructuring current debt.
HOW CAN BOND MONEY BE USED?
Bond money can only be spent for new school construction, property for school sites, furnishings, and remodeling/renovation projects. Bond money cannot be used on operation expenses.
WHAT PROJECTS ARE PLANNED?
Money would be used for the replacement of:
West Weber Elementary (1928)
Wahlquist Jr. High (1942)
North Park Elementary (1959)
Marlon Hills Elementary (1960)
Club Heights Elementary (1942)
(Note: Marlon and Club Heights would be consolidated.)
Money would be used for a Rocky Mountain Jr. High ten-classroom addition, North Ogden Jr. High gymnasium and cafeteria expansion and other smaller construction projects throughout the district.
WHY DO SCHOOLS NEED TO BE REPLACED?
The average age of the schools being replaced is 68 years old. The oldest is 84 years old. These schools lack the safety features, accessibility to the disabled as well as the infrastructure needed for optimal education. In addition, construction costs and interest rates are at an all time low.
WHAT GROWTH IS WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPERIENCING?
The district has grown by 2,322 students in the past decade and 1,649 since the bond of 2006. We are currently using 78 portable buildings as a temporary solution for overcrowding. Growth is particularly heavy in the northern and western portions of the school district. Bonding will enable the district to better address increased enrollment.
WHAT ABOUT THE AGING SCHOOL IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD?
Weber School District officials are aware that there are other needs in our district. More than half of all schools were built before 1970. An in depth evaluation has been conducted and the schools slated for rebuilding are those in the greatest need of replacement at this time. The construction of additional schools is planned for the near future; however, doing so now would mean having a tax increase associated with the bond.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THE BOND IS NOT PASSED?
The schools in our community have needs that must be addressed. Our schools continue to age and construction costs continue to increase. If the initiative did not pass it would be placed on the ballot at a later date, however, the cost to the taxpayer would likely increase.
HOW MAY I OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT OR REGISTER TO VOTE?
(801) 399-8400 or you may obtain an application online at
WHERE CAN MORE INFORMATION BE OBTAINED?
(801) 476-7800 or email us at
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On June 26, 2006 voters said "YES" to a $65 million dollar bond to give Weber School District the go-ahead to replace and upgrade aging school buildings. The district's plan for a new elementary school, an addition to Farr West Elementary, an addition to Hooper Elementary and a remodel at Roy High School started immediately. Future plans involve a new building for North Ogden Elementary, an addition to Valley Elementary, a new building for South Ogden Jr. High and one new additional elementary school.
"Growth is the primary factor for the need for new buildings and additions. As populations grow, obviously needs grow, so that's really what we're looking at," said district facilities director, Drew Wilson. The collaborative effort between the school system and patrons demonstrates leadership, teamwork and vision. "Together we?re facing the challenge head-on."
The new elementary school in Plain City is nearing completion with an opening date scheduled for the fall of 2007. The community of Plain City is buzzing with excitement about the new school and the resources and opportunities it will bring to the area.
The new school is a prototype of West Haven Elementary and Freedom Elementary. The building will consist of 37 classrooms, a media center, gym, cafeteria, office, computer room and an assortment of smaller areas to add flexibility to the environment and curriculum.
Also, additions to Farr West Elementary and Hooper Elementary and the remodel at Roy High School, is well on its way.
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The Board of Education welcomes public input and participation at Board meetings. During the meeting, individuals or groups may address the Board concerning any agenda item subject to the following rules:
- Any discussion may be limited in time at the discretion of the Board President.
- Board members may question speakers in order to clarify the discussion.
- No person shall discuss complaints against individual employees of Weber School District.
- Individuals making presentations shall be courteous and proper. Any person who is abusive or who disrupts the meeting may be removed.
- Persons wishing to have an item placed on the agenda should make a written request to the Superintendent at least one week in advance of the Board meeting.
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For Board Meeting Agendas and Board Meeting Minutes from prior to June of 2014 please email .
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Board Meeting Schedule 2022-2023
- February 2, 2022
- March 2, 2022
- April 13, 2022
- May 4, 2022
- June 8, 2022 (Budget Hearing)
- No Meeting in July
- August 3, 2022
- September 7, 2022
- October 5, 2022
- November 2, 2022
- December 7, 2022
- January 4, 2023
All meetings start at 6:00 PM and are at the Weber School District Office, 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway, Ogden, UT.
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