The Kane District Board of Education reviewed an annual audit report from Squire & Company during a work meeting held October 13. The report, which provides an overview of Kane County School District finances, stated that financial statements present fairly the district's financial position as of June 30, 2026.
District Business Administrator Lark Reynolds presented the comprehensive monthly budget report and explained financial statements related to the audit. During the meeting, the board reviewed and passed the school's annual Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) plans. These plans, developed with input from educators, parents, and community councils, are designed to support school performance and academic achievement through state-distributed funds.
Superintendent Ben Dalton provided updates on construction projects for Kanab High School (KHS) and Valley High School (VHS). Dalton also announced he will teach a class titled "The Path to Apex: Bridging Classrooms and Careers in Kane County" at the upcoming Utah School Board Association annual conference. Additionally, the Utah State Trust Lands team is scheduled to host a virtual training session for School Community Councils on November 10.
The board approved the Blookit curriculum, a free online game-based learning platform intended to increase classroom engagement. Changes were also made to the district's CBK-1 Child Nutrition Program Procurement policy following recommendations from the Utah State Board of Education.
Regarding personnel, the board accepted the resignations of Stacie Norwood and JoLayna Mason. The board also approved hiring Kristin Donoho as a Big Water School custodian and bus driver, Amber Banfill and BriAnne Figgins for the Kanab Elementary School lunchroom, and paraeducators Morgan Beddow and Tiffany Donoho, pending successful background checks.
The board reviewed a new School Resource Officer (SRO) contract, which will result in the district paying 70 percent of the cost for each SRO. Currently, the Kane District employs two SROs, who are sworn, armed law enforcement officers working in K-12 schools. The board also approved various sports schedules for Kanab High School and Valley High School, including a 150-mile exception.
District Reading Specialist Robin Coleman presented a report on district literacy, while Special Education Director Sidney Hatch reported on the Special Education Department and the required proof of residency process.
