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Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10:38

NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED

Notice is Hereby Given pursuant to the provisions of Sections 11‑14‑316 and 17D‑2‑502 Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, that on February 7, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Local Building Authority of Weber School District, Utah (the “Authority”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) authorizing the issuance of the Authority’s lease revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,000,000, to bear interest at a rate or rates of not to exceed 6.00% per annum for fixed interest rate Bonds and 15% per annum for variable interest rate Bonds (provided that a default rate of not to exceed 18% per annum may be applied in certain circumstances), to mature in not more than 26 years from their date or dates and to be sold at a discount from par, expressed as a percentage of principal amount, of not to exceed 2.00%.  The purchaser will not be required to make a good faith deposit in connection with its agreement to purchase the Bonds.

Pursuant to the Resolution, the Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of raising money for (a) financing certain costs of (i) acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing the Roosevelt Elementary replacement in Washington Terrace, Utah, and (ii) a portion of the new elementary to be located in West Haven, Utah (collectively, the “Project”), (b) providing reserves, if necessary, (c) paying capitalized interest, and (d) paying expenses incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds.

The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the Authority pursuant to the Resolution, including as attachments to such Resolution forms of an Indenture of Trust, a Master Lease Agreement, a Ground Lease, a Construction Agency Agreement, and a Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement (collectively, the “Operative Documents”).  Said Operative Documents are to be executed and delivered by the Authority in such form and with such changes as shall be approved by appropriate representatives of the Authority; provided that the principal amount, interest rate or rates, maturity and discount of the Bonds will not exceed the maximums set forth above.

The Authority proposes to pledge to the payment of the Bonds various rental payments made to the Authority by the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah, pursuant to the Operative Documents.  The Bonds will be the first and only series of lease revenue bonds issued by the Authority. More detailed information relating to the Authority’s outstanding bonds can be obtained by contacting the Secretary and Treasurer of the Authority at 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway, in Ogden, Utah.

Assuming a final maturity for the Bonds of 25 years from the proposed date of issuance of such Bonds and that the Bonds are issued in an aggregate principal amount of $60,000,000 and are held until maturity, based on the Authority’s currently expected financing structure and interest rates in effect around the time of publication of this notice, the estimated total cost to the Authority of the proposed Bonds is $104,881,919.

Copies of the Resolution and the forms of the Operative Documents, and certain other documents pertaining to the issuance and sale of the Bonds are on file in the office of the Authority, which is the office of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Authority at 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway, Ogden, Utah where they may be examined during regular business hours of the Authority from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week (except holidays).  Such documents shall be available for inspection from and after the date of the publication of this notice until at least thirty days thereafter.

Notice is Further Given that for a period of thirty days from and after the date of the publication of this notice, any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payments of such Bonds and after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality, or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever.

Notice is Further Given that pursuant to Section 17D‑2‑502, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, if within thirty calendar days of the publication of this notice, a written petition requesting an election and signed by at least twenty percent of the registered voters of Weber School District is filed with the Board, then the Board shall submit the question of whether or not to issue the Bonds to the voters of Weber School District for their approval or rejection.

Dated this 7th day of February, 2024.

LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH

By /s/ Robert D. Petersen
Secretary and Treasurer

Tuesday, 13 February 2024 11:01

Calendar 2024-2025

Calendar 2023-2024

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  • 4 Professional Learning Days No Students  - August 19, 20, November 1, January 10
  • Comp Days - November 27, February 14, April 18
  • 1st Quarter - (51 Days)
  • 2nd Quarter - (41 Days)
  • 3rd Quarter - (43 Days)
  • 4th Quarter - (46 Days)
  • First Day of School - August 21
  • Last Day of School - May 23 
  • Fall Break - October 17, 18
  • Thanksgiving Break - November 23, 24
  • Winter Break - December 23 - January 1
  • Spring Break - March 31 - April 4

 

Tiffany was named Middle School Teacher of the Year in the early career category at the February UCTE Conference. Her department, and PLC team are so proud of her.

This pic is from the UCTE conference.
Tiffany Ross, (middle) UCTE Early Career Middle School Teacher of the Year
Her NOJH ELA PLC Team, Mary Connell (left), Kassidi Gonthier (right)

Congratulations to UCTE Utah Language Arts Experienced High School Teacher of the Year Mr. Justin Shaw!

 

We are so lucky to have Mr. Shaw at Roy High School, and can't imagine anyone more desrving of this award!

Attention musicians, composers, and poets. West Field High School in Taylor is seeking entries for their School Hymn and Fight Song contest. The artist whose work is chosen will receive $250 in cash and the distinction of knowing that they have created a legacy for all future generations who will attend West Field High School. 

Contest Guidelines include:

  1. The style for the School Hymn is Alma Mater. Keep in mind that the School Hymn will be sung by the entire school at various events, but it could also be performed by the choirs of the school at events and concerts. An arrangement for the band may also be submitted for the School Hymn.
  2. The Fight Song will be played at various events and school games and accompanied by the school band. It could also have lyrics submitted with the entry and should be able to be arranged for the school band to play.
  3. Entries may be for words only or words and music.
  4. The words and/or sheet music should be readable and suitable for reproduction. They can be done by hand, or a music software program.
  5. Recordings will be accepted, along with sheet music, but are not necessary.
  6. If chosen, the songwriters/composers would need to allow the district to copyright the songs or copyright them with permission for us to copy, arrange, and perform the pieces.  
  7. Entries are due by March 1, 2024 to 

 

West Field High School

℅ Weber School District

5320 South Adams Avenue

Ogden, Ut 84405

 

The final selection will be made by April 1, 2024. All entries not chosen will be returned to the composers after this date.

 

For more information, contact:

Choir Director Thomas Saunders

Band Director Joseph Windsor

Principal Michael Martini

Thursday, 11 January 2024 13:25

Response to Governor Cox Cell Phone Request

1/11/2024

Dear WSD Administrators, Employees and Parents/Guardians,

As you likely know, Governor Cox recently issued a letter to school and district leaders, requesting that cell phone use be disallowed in classrooms. I've provided the Governor's Letter and resources he provided (attached). We fully support the thoughtful consideration of the Governor's request, but want to ensure that our school leaders engage in discussions with the educators, parents/guardians, Community Councils, PTAs and student leaders in their school community before "hard and fast" school policies are enacted which ban cell phones in the classroom. Gleaning stakeholder input is essential. Some of our schools have already created policies which restrict cell phones in learning spaces/classrooms. These schools enacted a very intentional process, and involved stakeholders in that process, prior to the determination to implement such policies. A very important piece to consider is how student discipline related to cell phones should/will be managed. 

At the district level, leaders are engaged in discussions related to the cell phone issues we are seeing in our schools. Our district's secondary and elementary leadership, along with our policy committee, will provide guidance and support to our schools as we create a more formal determination of how cell phones will be managed in all our schools. Research studies have well documented the fact that cell phone usage is impacting the social connections, mental/emotional health, self-regulating behaviors, brain development and functioning, and learning and achievement in our young people. The rise in cyberbullying incidents directly impact our students' perception of a "safe and healthy" school environment. 

Many teachers are reporting that they cannot manage the "distractions" created by cell phones and disengagement they observe in their students with access to these devices in learning environments. Their jobs are to educate and inspire, not manage the cell phone usage of their students. Some educators are reporting a weariness and diminishing job satisfaction level due to having to constantly intervene and redirect students related to cell phones. The management of cell phones in the learning environment requires a great amount of time and effort by school personnel. There is no doubt that this time and effort could be more productively utilized to directly support learning and forge positive connections with students. 

The members of our Board of Education are fully committed to mitigating the negative impact that cell phones and social media are having on children's emotional and mental health. Weber School District joined other Utah districts in legal action aimed at holding large social media platforms accountable for the mental/emotional effects we are seeing in our children. As a district, we are fully engaged in the process of determining next steps and policy decisions related to Governor Cox's imperative. 

We welcome your feedback concerning cell phones in the classroom! We encourage you to reach out to your school leaders to share your perspectives and input. 

Sincerely,

WSD Superintendency
Gina Butters, Superintendent
Clyde Moore, Assistant Superintendent
Dave Hales, Assistant Superintendent

Secondary Education
Brock Mitchell, Director
Matt Williams, Assistant Director

Elementary Education
Mary Jo Williams, Director
Kirt Swalberg, Assistant Director

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Thursday, 30 November 2023 00:18

Three Weber School District Band Directors

Three Weber School District Band Directors - Matthew Kinney (Roy HS), Timothy Koster (TH Bell JH), and Joseph Windsor (Weber HS) - were selected to join a marching band of 400 band directors from across the country in the historic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on November 23, 2023. The Saluting America’s Band Directors parade entry conveyed its theme, “America’s band directors: We teach music. We teach life.” to recognize the extraordinary dedication and accomplishments of band directors and music educators everywhere. Congratulations Matthew Kinney, Timoty Koster, and Joseph Windsor!

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