The Juab School District board approved the 2027-2028 school calendar and several new policies during a meeting held at the district office in Nephi. The board also reviewed significant updates regarding literacy achievement and proposed changes to student fee waiver structures.
During the meeting, the board passed the 2027-2028 school calendar, which includes moving parent-teacher conferences back by one week. The board also approved the Juab School District TSSA Framework for 2026-2027 and several TSSA plans for JHS, JJHS, RCES, NVES, and MES.
Additional policy approvals included updates to reporting requirements for student prohibited acts, specifically splitting the original policy into two distinct, standalone policies: one regarding prohibiting acts and another regarding the reporting of student drug and alcohol offenses. The board also approved a new policy for construction management methods, noting that projects under $3 million may permit a Design-Build model, while projects over $3 million require a more formalized process managed through DFCM oversight.
The board reviewed an academic achievement report highlighting 3rd-grade reading proficiency trends. Data showed a significant increase in proficiency, rising from 65.5% in 2024 and 65.9% in 2025 to 72.0% in 2026. This improvement contributed to the district moving up to 19th in Utah for 2026 achievement data. The district aims to reach or exceed 80% 3rd-grade proficiency by May 2028.
To support these goals, the district is implementing Individualized Reading Plans (IRPs) for 1st-grade students scoring below benchmark. Under Senate Bill 241, parents must be notified of benchmark reading assessment results within 21 days, and an IRP must be created within 45 days of that notification for students reading below grade level.
A proposed policy revision regarding student fees and fines was discussed, which would introduce a tiered structure for extracurricular activity waivers. Under the proposal, the first activity would be fully waived, the second would be contingent upon an agreed-upon student service or contribution plan, and a third activity would be non-waivable. This policy is slated for implementation in next year's plan rather than the current school year.
The board has several upcoming sessions scheduled, including an education dive on November 12 and a study session and board meeting on November 18. A deadline for board members to work on Master Board certification is set for December 1.
