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Indian Health Service and Haskell University Sign Education Agreement

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The Indian Health Service and Haskell Indian Nations University have entered a landmark agreement to expand health and educational opportunities. Separately, the Emery School District continues its search for substitute teachers and bus drivers with increased pay rates.

Key takeaways

  • Haskell Indian Nations University and the Indian Health Service signed an agreement on June 1, 2026, to expand health and educational opportunities.
  • The Emery School District is actively recruiting substitute teachers with hourly rates ranging from $13.33 to $17.50.
  • Substitute bus drivers in the Emery School District can earn $20.13 per hour, provided they hold a valid CDL and bus endorsements.
  • The Emery School District has offered assistance to applicants seeking the required commercial driver's licenses and endorsements.

The Indian Health Service and Haskell Indian Nations University signed a landmark agreement on June 1, 2026, to expand educational and health opportunities.

The agreement between the federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives and the university aims to broaden access to resources across both sectors, according to a press release from the Indian Health Service.

In Emery County, the Emery School District has been seeking new substitute teachers and bus drivers following an increase in pay rates. According to a district announcement, substitute teachers can earn between $13.33 and $17.50 per hour.

The district is also recruiting substitute bus drivers at an hourly rate of $20.13, a position that requires a CDL issued by the DMV and bus endorsements. The district noted it can assist applicants in obtaining necessary credentials.

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Utah News AI (on-device model) · drawing on 2 outlets · June 13, 2026

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71 days ago · June 14, 2026

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