The Davis School District Board of Education unanimously approved a revised 2025-2026 School Calendar.
Davis School District Elementary Director Ruthanne Keller presented the revised 2025-2026 school calendar that moves the start date to August 18, addressing stakeholder concerns about the earlier proposed start which was August 14.
To accommodate the approved change, two instructional days were added: October 15 and May 22.
Sand Springs and Sunburst Open House at 6 p.m., Thursday Feb. 6, Sand Springs Elementary School.
Public Hearing at Davis School Board Meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday March 18, District Auditorium.
Davis School District Elementary Director Traci Robbins and Boundary Study Consultant Dr. Helene Van Natter presented updates on the boundary studies for Sunburst and Sand Springs elementaries, and Eagle Bay and Canyon Creek elementaries.
For Sunburst and Sand Springs elementaries, the proposal involves moving approximately 150 students to Sand Springs Elementary to accommodate overcrowding at Sunburst.
Public comments will be collected online at elboundarystudy@dsdmail.net, and an open house is scheduled for Feb. 6 at Sand Springs Elementary School.
The presentation also addressed the issue of low enrollment in the English-only program at Eagle Bay Elementary. The proposed temporary solution is to have first, second and third graders who select an English-only curriculum to attend Canyon Creek Elementary.
The board emphasized the need for long-term solutions and encouraged community input through the boundary email and upcoming meetings. The final recommendations will be presented in February.
More information can be found on the Boundary Study webpages.
Davis School District Board of Education received a presentation from South Weber City officials about a Community Reinvestment Area project. Davis School District Business Administrator Tim Leffel introduced the project, highlighting its significance for the city.
David Larson, South Weber's city manager, detailed the project near the I-84 interchange, emphasizing its potential to create over 100 jobs and generate significant revenue. The project, led by General RV, aims to develop an RV sales and service area with an education center, contributing to the city's economic growth.
The board was asked to consider a request for 50% of the increased property tax value for 10 years to support the project. Larson stressed the importance of tax incentives in spurring development and improving public infrastructure.
The district currently receives $10,446 annually from the property. After its development and full return to taxable value, the district would receive $105,867 annually from the area.
South Weber Mayor Rod Westbrook echoed Larson's sentiments, emphasizing the project's potential to alleviate the tax burden on residents and enhance the community's quality of life. The board members engaged in a discussion, addressing concerns about the project's timing and the necessity of the incentives. They will consider the proposal in a future board meeting.
Horizon Junior High Principal Brett Sims and Davis School District Secondary Director Chadli Bodily presented the new mascot and school colors for Horizon Junior High.
Following a community vote, the "Ducks" will be its mascot, with aqua as the primary color and orange, white and black as secondary colors.
The board unanimously approved both. Go Ducks!
In other actions, the board:
Gave final approval for Hughes General Contractors as manager/general contractor for the Bountiful High School CTE Center project with a guaranteed maximum price of $19,377,498.
Gave final approval to sensitive materials policy to include clarifying committee voting procedures, ensuring all materials undergo a subjective review if not removed by the objective committee and procedural changes for handling book access during reviews.
Gave first reading approval to a proposed policy change allowing corporate donations in exchange for naming rights of school facilities.
Kindergarten, Heritage Elementary School
5th Grade, Cook Elementary School
8th Grade, North Layton Junior High School
Lance Henriksen is the Student Body President at Woods Cross, who enjoys golfing, playing basketball with his brothers and spending time with friends.
Erica Mitton is the Senior Class Vice President of Spirit at Woods Cross, who loves hanging out with friends, meeting new people at school, skiing and traveling in her free time.
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