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All three bonds (2000, 2006 & 2012) were passed without an increase in tax rates!
The general obligation bonded debt of the district is limited by state law to 4% of the fair market value of the total taxable property in the district. The legal debt limit at June 30, 2013, is $466,192,885. General obligation debt at June 30, 2013 is $102,630,000 resulting in a legal debt margin of $363,562,885. Weber School District is currently at 22% of total bonding capacity.
FY 14 Overall Rate Rank
Average 0.007848
Energy Consumed Throughout Weber School District in 2003
(Note: This is the year we adopted an aggressive Energy Management Program)
Energy Consumed Throughout Weber School District in 2013
(Year 10 in our Energy Management Program)
Important Note:
Since 2003, Weber School District has added more than 650,000 square feet of new building space (equivalent to 2 high schools) in order to accommodate student enrollment growth, which has increased from 28,134 in 2000 to 31,028 in 2014 – an increase of 2,894 students!
TOTAL COST AVOIDANCE = $19,486,891.00 over the past 10 years.
2012 Enrollment Data
Among the 7 most populous school districts in the state of Utah, WEBER DISTRICT RANKS FIRST in terms of student/administrator efficiency with a ratio of 344 students per 1 administrator. The next three districts have a ratio of 289 students to 1 administrator.
Weber School District
School District B
School District C
School District D
School District E
School District F
School District G
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These data were furnished by James Behunin, a legislative auditor, while conducting an assessment of administrative FTE ratio in local school districts. These were the only districts for which Mr. Behunin provided data.
Weber School District is under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Jeff Stephens, Assistant Superintendent Lori Rasmussen, and Assistant Superintendent Art Hansen with appointed board members. The Weber District Board of Education and Superintendents welcome your comments.
Dr. Jeff Stephens began his career in Weber School District in 1984 as an English and Reading teacher at Wahlquist Jr. High School. In 1994 he was appointed as an administrative intern and served in that capacity for one year at Roy High School. Dr. Stephens was named assistant principal at South Ogden Jr. High in 1995 and was appointed as principal at South Jr. in 1998. He served in that capacity until 2000 when he was named as Curriculum and Instruction Director for Weber School District. In 2004, the Weber School District Board of Education appointed Dr. Stephens to the position of Assistant Superintendent where his responsibilities included involvement with curriculum and instruction programs, CTE and the Foundation. In April 2011 Jeff Stephens was named as Superintendent of Weber School District. Dr. Stephens received his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Education Degree from Weber State University; his Administrative/Supervisory Endorsement in 1993 and received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Utah State University in 1994. He has also received an Advanced Reading Endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education. Dr. Stephens has provided leadership in local, state, and national professional organizations and has been presented with numerous recognitions, honors and awards for his leadership and abilities. Weber School District is pleased to have Dr. Jeff Stephens at the helm of the District.
Jon Ritchie represents patrons in Weber School District Precinct #7, which includes a portion of Roy City and a small portion of unincorporated Weber County. He has served on the Board of Education since 2003 during which time he was Board Vice President from 2009-2017 and was appointed as Board President in October of 2017. During his tenure he has served on a variety of committees, including the Audit Committee and the Capital Improvement Committee. Mr. Ritchie attended Weber schools and graduated from Roy High School. He attended Weber University in the Emergency Medical Services field and received his EMT certification in 1981. He began his career with Roy City Fire Department in 1984 as a Firefighter/EMT and was later promoted to Captain, Deputy Chief and was named Roy City Fire Chief in 2000. He has served in leadership capacities on county and state fire association boards. He generously volunteers his time in his community, church and with community councils in area schools. He is married to the former Jane Woodall and they have four daughters. Mr. Ritchie brings to the Board outstanding leadership skills, is diligent in fulfilling his responsibilities, and has a keen sense of community involvement.
Dean Oborn resides in Pleasant View, Utah and represents Weber School District Precinct #1 which includes all of Pleasant View, a portion of Plain City, Farr West, Harrisville and North Ogden. He has been a member of the Board of Education since 2007 and is currently serving as a member of the district Travel Committee. He also represents Weber School District on the Utah High Schools Activities Association Board of Trustees and is a member of the Utah School Board Association Delegate Assembly. Mr. Oborn graduated from Ogden High School in 1961 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology/Botany from Weber State College in 1967. He was a Biology teacher at Roy High and Weber High for 17 years. In 1976 he received his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and soon after received his Administrative/Supervisory certification. Mr. Oborn was appointed as Principal of Roy Jr. High School from 1992-1997 and was named Principal of Weber High School in 1997. He served in that capacity until his retirement in 2000, totaling 31 years of service in Weber District. Mr. Oborn has been the recipient of many educational awards including: Utah Biology Teacher of the Year, The Good School Management Award from Weber School District and the Golden Apple Award from Utah PTA. He is married to the former Edith Thomas and they have three children and ten grandchildren. Mr. Oborn brings to the Board a vast wisdom in educational policies and procedures and has first-hand experience in school leadership skills.
Douglas Hurst of Washington Terrace, Utah represents Weber School District Precinct #5 which includes Riverdale and a portion of Washington Terrace. He was elected to the Board of Education in 2008. He currently serves on the district Audit Committee which oversees district financial matters and the Capital Improvement Committee which advises in the purchase, sale or maintenance of district property as well as other improvements in district facilities. Mr. Hurst attended Ogden City Schools graduating from Ogden High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting with a minor in Banking & Finance from Weber State University in 1972. He has had a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant and is also a licensed contractor for residential construction. He is married to the former Kathleen Flannery and together they have four children and seven grandchildren. Mr. Hurst brings to the Board a valuable expertise and knowledge in all financial areas.
Elected in 2014, Janis Christensen is a long-time resident of North Ogden, serving Weber School District, Precinct 6, which includes an eastern portion of North Ogden and all of Ogden Valley. She represents Weber School District on the Ogden Valley Park and Recreation Committee and the Utah School Boards Association Board of Directors. Educated in parochial schools in the Midwest, Mrs. Christensen received a Bachelor of Science degree in English, with minors in Education and Communications, from the University of Minnesota. As a former educator, she was a Title I instructor and focused on the areas of her training, pursuing additional studies in English as a Second Language. Her teaching career included opportunities in Minnesota, Michigan, California and Utah public schools. Mrs. Christensen and her husband Allen have 5 sons and a daughter--all graduates of Weber School District schools. They are grandparents of 23 children, all of whom will attend Utah schools and 8 of whom will be Weber District students. During the 20 years her children were in school, she worked diligently and effectively as a member and officer of her local PTA. She is a strong advocate for families, having served with the conservative organization, United Families International, as a lobbyist for family values at the United Nations in New York City and its sister facility in Geneva, Switzerland. Doing so, she has become keenly aware of the importance of the involvement of families in the administrative process if we are to achieve the best possible education for all Weber District students. As a volunteer staff member for the past 10 years at the Utah State Senate, she highly encourages citizens who want the best for Utah’s children to be aware and involved in the legislative process as it relates to Education in Utah. Due to her professional background, her lobbyist and legislative experiences, and her role as a motivated mother and grandmother, Janis Christensen brings a unique and valuable perspective and strength to the Weber School Board.
Paul Widdison represents Weber School District Precinct #4 which includes Hooper and the communities of western Weber County. He was born and raised in Hooper and attended Weber County Schools graduating from Roy High School. He attended Weber State College and has worked for 35 years in the Aerospace industry on several programs including the Space Shuttle, Peacekeeper and Minuteman missiles, and currently on the next generation SLS program. He was awarded NASA’s “Silver Snoopy” from the Astronaut Corps recognizing his contribution to successful manned space flight. He represents Weber School District on the Board of Directors for the Ogden-Weber Technical College, and also serves on the WSD Audit and Insurance committees. He lives in Hooper with his wife Debbie. They have four children and five grandchildren. Mr. Widdison brings extensive knowledge and experience in STEM related fields and business.
Bruce Jardine represents Weber School District Precinct 3, which includes the communities of South Ogden and Uintah. He was appointed to the school board in September of 2017. He was born and raised in Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomond High School. A long-time resident of Weber County, he and his wife Diane have raised three children and have eight grandchildren. As president and owner of Lynn Woodward Electric, he brings over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Mr. Jardine has outstanding leadership skills and believes in the strength of young people. He recently returned from a three-year religious mission for his church where he had responsibility for over 600 individuals. He is a strong advocate for families and education and recognizes the value of learning as children progress and contribute in society. He is committed to making a positive contribution in our community and the development of children.
Jan Burrell was elected as a new board member and represents Precinct 2, deeply dedicated to the Roy community she calls home. She comes with a 41 year professional background in education and the issues, concerns and policies that address the needs of today's youth. Her experience includes recognition of varied curriculum delivery models, a solid grasp of mental health needs and the growing demands of our diverse communities. As a first generation college graduate, she credits her desire to serve to parents who recognized the vision and value of public education.
Dr. Jeff Stephens began his career in Weber School District in 1984 as an English and Reading teacher at Wahlquist Jr. High School. In 1994 he was appointed as an administrative intern and served in that capacity for one year at Roy High School. Dr. Stephens was named assistant principal at South Ogden Jr. High in 1995 and was appointed as principal at South Jr. in 1998. He served in that capacity until 2000 when he was named as Curriculum and Instruction Director for Weber School District. In 2004, the Weber School District Board of Education appointed Dr. Stephens to the position of Assistant Superintendent where his responsibilities included involvement with curriculum and instruction programs, CTE and the Foundation. In April 2011 Jeff Stephens was named as Superintendent of Weber School District. Dr. Stephens received his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Education Degree from Weber State University; his Administrative/Supervisory Endorsement in 1993 and received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Utah State University in 1994. He has also received an Advanced Reading Endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education. Dr. Stephens has provided leadership in local, state, and national professional organizations and has been presented with numerous recognitions, honors and awards for his leadership and abilities. Weber School District is pleased to have Dr. Jeff Stephens at the helm of the District.
Lori Jo Rasmussen has great passion for education and leadership. She began her career over 25 years ago as a teacher at Kanesville, Hooper and Pioneer Elementary schools, and later as a Reading Specialist. Her administrative career began in 2007. She served as the principal at Pioneer Elementary and Washington Terrace Elementary. Lori’s district office leadership experience includes serving as Elementary Supervisor, Student Services Director and Special Education Director. In 2018, Lori was appointed to the position of Assistant Superintendent. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Weber State University. She earned her Master’s Degree in 2004 and her Administrative Endorsement in 2006. Lori also has an Advanced Reading Endorsement from Utah State Board of Education. Mrs. Rasmussen will oversee the District’s Title programs, as well as supervisory roles with Special Education, Preschool and Student Services.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Weber State University in 1986, Art Hansen began his career with Weber School District. He taught German and history and coached track and field and cross country for 18 years at Wahlquist Junior High, Bonneville High, Weber High, and Fremont High schools. In 2000, he received his Master of Education Degree at Weber State University and in 2003, his Administrative/Supervisory Endorsement from Utah State University. His administrative career began in 2004. He has served as an assistant principal at Bonneville High and Roy High schools and as principal of Orion Junior High and Bonneville High schools. In 2012, Art was named as Director of Student Services, where he served for three years before being named as Executive Director of Secondary Education for four years. Art’s current role as Assistant Superintendent includes oversight of the CTE and Human Resources Departments, as well as Safety and portions of our curriculum programs.
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5320 Adams Avenue Parkway
Ogden, UT 84405
Principal
Joanne Hobbs
Address
4178 W. 900 S.
Ogden, UT 84404
Phone/Fax
P. 801.452.4280
F. 801.452.4299
West Weber Elementary is located in western Weber Country and is part of the Fremont High School cone. In addition to providing comprehensive, core curriculum-based learning to students in kindergarten through 6th grade, we also provide differentiated instruction and special education services, including services to students with severe needs in our functional life skills classroom. Currently there are approximately 520 students enrolled at West Weber with 21 teachers and 31 members of support staff.
The original West Weber Elementary was built in 1928. The beautiful, new school we are now in was constructed in 2015 on the same land where the original building stood. However, it is still nice to look out the back windows at cornfields and Clydesdale Horses in the pastures behind the school.
West Weber has the largest geographic boundaries of all the elementary schools in Weber District. Nearly all of the students are bussed to and from the school. Many of the students that attend West Weber are 4th and even some are 5th generation students whose parents, grandparents and even great grandparents have attended the school.
West Weber Elementary has an active school choir, a peer leader program, Robotics club, and a girls running club. We also have an active PTA and Community Council that provide valuable support and resources to ensure a positive learning experience for all students.
Principal
Kristi Hancock
Address
4385 S. 3900 W.
West Haven, UT 84401
Phone/Fax
P. 801.452.4960
F. 801.452.4979
West Haven Elementary (WHE) is located in West Haven at 4385 South 3900 West. The school sits in a growing rural area west of Roy City. West Haven Elementary is named after the city it is located in. Our mascot is the “Hawk” due to the fact that they frequently fly overhead. The “Hawk” reminds us to “Soar High” in all of our endeavors.
WHE is one of the newer Schools in the Weber School District. After its completion in 2004 it had an enrollment of about 500. Currently there are 680 students and 30 teachers. Our students will attend Sandridge Jr. High and Roy High School.
WHE is also the meeting place for a high school class, Education 1010. The students in the class are seriously considering education centered careers and will receive college credit. This is a mutualistic relationship where students learn hands on, and teachers receive much needed help with various tasks in their classrooms.
The Mission of West Haven Elementary is to ensure that all who pass through our doors will develop a sense of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. West Haven Elementary has an “Open” Door policy and encourages parents to get involved with the PTA and to volunteer at the school.
Principal
Katie Amsden
Address
20 East 4600 South
Ogden, UT 84405
Phone/Fax
P. 801.452.4200
F. 801.452.4219
Washington Terrace is a Title One school with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. It is located in Washington Terrace in South Ogden, Utah and serves the students in Washington Terrace and South Riverdale. WTE is part of Weber School District and includes grades K-6. WTE also partners with YMCA to provide after school activities for the students throughout the school year and during the summer.
Washington Terrace began as the clouds of war gathered on the shores of the United States in 1940, and the government rushed to completion numerous Army, Navy, and Air Force installations in various parts of the country. To provide sufficient labor to work in these installations, recruiting teams were sent throughout the U.S. to hire workers. To insure necessary housing for these people who were uprooted from their own homes, a program of constructing large housing projects was instituted by the Federal Government. Thus Washington Terrace Housing Project came into being in 1942-43, three miles south of Ogden City on 283 acres of sand on the terraced hills just west of Washington Boulevard giving the name of Washington Terrace to the 1400 two-bedroom family homes.
The first school began in Washington Terrace on October 11, 1943, with 665 pupils and 17 teachers. There were six grades crowded into nine double dwelling-family unit houses with improvised furniture supplied by Hill Air Force Base for the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. Benches and tables were constructed for the first, second, and third grade students.
The sixteen-room school building was completed in the 1945. Fifty years later in 1996 a new building was constructed on the city park southwest of the old school. Following the dedication of the new building the old school was torn down and made into a beautiful new city park with walking trails.
Principal
Philip Nestoryak
Address
2465 West 4500 South
Roy, UT 84067
Phone/Fax
P. 801.476.5200
F. 801.476.5219
Valley View Elementary is nestled in a quiet suburban community located in the middle of Roy, Utah. It serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th. It currently has an enrollment of 520 students and 30 teachers. Valley View's mascot is the Viking and the school colors are purple, white and grey. Valley View is currently a Title I school which provides all day Kindergarten and a full time counselor at the school.
Valley View Elementary was built in 1964, and was designed as an open concept building. The building was separated into 6 pods each of which have 3 classrooms which were not separated by walls or partitions. In the late 80's, the pods had accordion curtains installed that were used to separate the classrooms. Within the last 10 years, the school has undergone renovations which include a new computer lab, a new library and the accordion curtains were replaced with walls and storage units. The carpet has all been recently replaced and the walls have been freshly painted.
Valley Elementary School is a beautiful new school, in a rural area surrounded by mountains. It has the enrollment of approximately 600 with 27 teachers. Valley is located in Eden, Utah about 20 miles east of Ogden, Utah. It serves the residents of Huntsville, Eden, and Liberty. It is part of the Weber School District and includes grades K-6. Valley is a Gold Metal, ABC-UBI, and Ken Garff Reading School. It offers early morning choir classes and enrichment classes; as well as a Special Education Preschool and Life Skills units.
The original location of Valley Elementary School was on 200 South in Huntsville town, north of the Huntsville Town Park, and east of the Weber County Library. This was the location of Valley School from 1861-2009. In 2008 construction of our new building began in Eden, Utah at 5821 East 1900 North. It was completed in 2009 in time for the 2009-2010 school year to begin. It’s beautiful double sized gym and stage is an extra benefit to our community for youth sports and fine arts performances.