The Davis School District Board of Education became acquainted with new school administrators who will be filling new assignments as of July 1.
The get-to-know you took place during a 39-minute video presentation to the board.
The educational leaders range from those being named as new principals to those who are new administrative interns and veteran school principals being transferred to new locations to lead faculties and staff members there.
New Elementary Principals
Jennifer Pool – Antelope
Janie Stubbs – Canyon Creek
Elizabeth Jensen – Cook
Mike Volmar – Muir
Heidi Meiners – Sunset
Joanel Whinham – West Bountiful
Greg Mudrow – West Point
Clayton Reid – Windridge
Julie Barlow – Woods Cross
Elementary Principal Transfers
Tara Best – Crestview
Jodi Rees – Ellison Park
Regina Oechsle – Holbrook
David Pendergast – Lincoln
Kurt Farnsworth – School #2
Adrienne Kennett – Syracuse
New Elementary Interns
Tammi Niederhauser – Lakeside
Jessica Pearce – Bluff Ridge
Renae Jaques – Kaysville
Emily Jackson – Antelope
Dr. Jacqueline Moses – Foxboro
Kim Landon – Holbrook
Krystin Amaya – Muir
Jessica Taylor – Sunset
Darren Janes – Columbia
Catherine Swinyard – King
Jill Weber – Orchard
Kristen Kitamura – East Layton/Parkside
Elementary Intern Transfers
Brittney Brimhall – Adelaide
Krissy Coltrin – Centerville/Valley View
Annette Rushforth – Eagle Bay/Snow Horse
Ashley Eddy – Heritage
Cody Johnson – Holt
Kerianne Carter – Lincoln
Lisa Petersen – Oak Hills
Laura Campbell – Stewart/Windridge
Sue Maltby – Ellison Park
New Junior High Principals
Elliott Tupea – Mueller Park
Doug Hammerschmidt – Shoreline
Pat Limas – Syracuse
Junior High Assistant Principal Transfers
John Downing – Centennial
Wilson McConkie – Centerville
Amy Brown – Centerville
Jessika Christensen – Horizon
Holly Hoyt – Millcreek
New Junior High Assistant Principals
Jacob Douglas – Fairfield
Kim Henson – Farmington
Brad Wojciechowski – Horizon
Angela Stewart – Kaysville
Christy Techmeyer – Legacy
Tosha Miller – North Layton
Jacob Taylor – South Davis
Neal Porter – Syracuse
Amy Wright – Mueller Park
New Junior High Interns
Darren Atkinson - Central Davis
Julianna Lund – North Layton
Nannette Barton – Bountiful
Kennedy Murdock – Millcreek
Brian Hale – Sunset
Adam Rosenberg – North Davis
New High School Principals
TJ Barker - Clearfield High
Dr. Tyler Poll - Northridge High
Brad Chapple - Syracuse High
Jo Richins - Woods Cross High
High School Assistant Principal Transfers
Justin Brooks – Bountiful High
Wendy Marland – Clearfield High
Jordan Loo – Clearfield High
Shawn Johnson – Mountain High
New High School Assistant Principals
Kim Augustin – Farmington High
Liz Cannon – Layton High
Heather Bauer – Northridge High
Percy Canales – Northridge High
Buck Eckstrom – Woods Cross
New High School Interns
Dawnelle Call – Bountiful High
Chris Thomas – Clearfield High
Stacie Barney – Mountain High
Eric Pratt – Northridge High
Jessica Holtry – Syracuse High
Dr. Nichole Higgins – Layton High
Fernando Cisneros – Viewmont High
New Secondary School Directors
Chris Keime
Deanne Kapetanov
Jason Smith
Other District Assignments
Tim Allen – Catalyst Administrator
Tiffany Tuck – Community Schools/Title I Director
Danielle Summers – OEO/District Title 9 Coordinator
As part of an annual required training, Davis School District Assessment Director Dr. Greg Wilkey presented approval process details to the school board for the school Learning and Nurturing Development (LAND) Trust program. The program is funded by Utah Trust Lands and provides millions of dollars to public K-12 schools.
This process begins each school year in October and is a collaborative effort of each school's administration and community council. Finalized LAND Trust plans will be available for board review on May 6.
School board members will then have a four-week window to read their assigned plans and each school's plan will be reviewed by two board members.
Once the school plans receive board approval, they will be submitted to the State Board of Education for final approval.
The Board of Education:
Gave final approval to a boundary realignment for Sunburst and Sand Springs elementary to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year. The boundary realignment resolves overcrowding at Sunburst and declining enrollment at Sand Springs Elementary. The approved boundary change will move a neighborhood of approximately 150 students that is currently attending Sunburst Elementary to Sand Springs Elementary.
Gave final approval of the adoption of English Language Arts Curriculum for grades 7-12.
Approved the Woods Cross High School water line replacement contract to Briskey Plumbing Specialists for $816,686.
Approved South Davis Junior High School boiler replacement contract to Salmon Mechanical for $639,210.26.
Approved Tolman Elementary School boiler replacement contract to Salmon Mechanical for $396,618.64.
Gave consent agenda approval of an updated administrative contract provision. It includes an update to comply with House Bills 75 and 192, which allows for qualifying district employees being entitled to up to three weeks of paid postpartum leave and up to an additional three weeks of parental leave.
Each month the board of education welcomes two students from one of the district high schools as student board members. This month Kino Young and Ava Kindred from Layton High School were welcomed as the April student board members.
They explained to the board some of the key initiatives underway at Layton High School:
Davis Dreams Fundraiser: Aimed at providing grants to students facing hardships like medical bills, family deaths, or house fires.
Military Week: Honoring students from military families. Celebrations involve purple decorations, spirit dress-up days, candy distribution and pizza lunch days.
Diverse Student Government: Efforts to promote a wide range of students to try out for student government, resulting in more representation.
Royalty Week: A tournament-style competition open to all students, culminating in the crowning of an emperor to bolster school pride.
MAC Organization: Plans to restructure the student Multicultural Advisory Council to improve its function and representation within the school.
The Davis High School VEX Robotics team has achieved an incredible milestone by winning their 13th consecutive state championship.
This year, the team will compete in the world championships in Dallas, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication.
Davis High School Robotics Advisor Dane Leifson said that these students not only excel in robotics but also demonstrate remarkable teamwork and resilience, often overcoming failures and learning valuable life lessons.
For more details and information related to each listed business and workshop item, please see the BoardBook Premier board meeting agenda.
