March 11, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00 PM
Mountain
Wayne High School - Room 119
265 N 400 W
Bicknell, UT 84715
Shawn Davis: Present
Jim Lamb: Present
Liz Torgerson: Present
Charlene Van Dyke: Present
Curtis Whipple: Present
Present: 5.
Others in attendance include: Superintendent Randy Shelley and Business Administrator Seth Taft. Student board member Stetsyn Lamb was excused. Stetsyn was participating in a school function.
I. 6:00 Administration
Board President Liz Torgerson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Board President Liz Torgerson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
I.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Liz Torgerson led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Liz Torgerson led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I.2. Reverence
The reverence was given by Jim Lamb.
The reverence was given by Jim Lamb.
I.3. Consent Agenda
A motion was made to approve the consent agenda with the exception of agenda item 1.3.c. This motion, made by Jim Lamb and seconded by Shawn Davis, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
A motion was made to approve item 1.3.c in the consent agenda. This motion, made by Shawn Davis and seconded by Curtis Whipple, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
A motion was made to approve the consent agenda with the exception of agenda item 1.3.c. This motion, made by Jim Lamb and seconded by Shawn Davis, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
A motion was made to approve item 1.3.c in the consent agenda. This motion, made by Shawn Davis and seconded by Curtis Whipple, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
I.3.a. Approval of Minutes
I.3.b. Accounts Payable
Accounts payable reports were reviewed by the board.
Accounts payable reports were reviewed by the board.
I.3.c. New Hires
I.3.d. Employee Separations
None noted.
None noted.
II. 6:05 Financial Review
II.1. Board Budget Summary
Business Administrator Seth Taft summarized the SY26 budget summary. As of March 3rd, expenditures total $5.4 million, which is 60.50% of our projected SY26 expenditures. The 2026 school year is now 67% complete, which shows we are on track with spending. Revenues for all funds have reached $10.9 million, which is 100.02% of our projections for the year.
Business Administrator Seth Taft summarized the SY26 budget summary. As of March 3rd, expenditures total $5.4 million, which is 60.50% of our projected SY26 expenditures. The 2026 school year is now 67% complete, which shows we are on track with spending. Revenues for all funds have reached $10.9 million, which is 100.02% of our projections for the year.
II.2. Construction Cost Breakdown
Construction payment documents were reviewed and discussed by the board. Construction updates for the elementary will be found in the Superintendent's reports.
Construction payment documents were reviewed and discussed by the board. Construction updates for the elementary will be found in the Superintendent's reports.
II.3. Financial Trend Analysis
The attached reports were reviewed and discussed.
The attached reports were reviewed and discussed.
II.4. SHINE Program Salary Allocation
The SHINE program document was reviewed and discussed.
The SHINE program document was reviewed and discussed.
III. 6:15 Citizen Comments
Nichole Brinkerhoff approached the board with comments about having a registered behavior technician in the elementary school for her son. Her question for the board was to ensure that her son's IEP includes a full-time RBT so he can safely participate, learn and progress in school.
Misty Bown approached the board sharing similar comments about RBT services and how these services have benefited her grandson in their home. She supports having RBT services in our elementary school to help students with special needs.
Nichole Brinkerhoff approached the board with comments about having a registered behavior technician in the elementary school for her son. Her question for the board was to ensure that her son's IEP includes a full-time RBT so he can safely participate, learn and progress in school.
Misty Bown approached the board sharing similar comments about RBT services and how these services have benefited her grandson in their home. She supports having RBT services in our elementary school to help students with special needs.
IV. 6:25 Information Items
IV.1. Superintendent Report
IV.1.a. Board Recognition
Superintendent Shelley recognized each board member and thanked them for their efforts and time spent serving on the board.
Superintendent Shelley recognized each board member and thanked them for their efforts and time spent serving on the board.
IV.1.b. Legislative Summary
Superintendent Shelley shared a summary of the 2026 bills that passed in the last legislative session.
Superintendent Shelley shared a summary of the 2026 bills that passed in the last legislative session.
IV.1.c. Construction Update
A construction report was given by Superintendent Shelley. Many of the rooms on the main floor have now been framed. Electricians will soon be pulling wires on the main floor. The second level concrete has been poured. Scaffolding is near the center of the building. The brick masons are working on the mechanical room on the third floor as well as the kitchen area located at the northeast corner of the school. Door frames have been ordered and are being delivered. There was a major wall taken out of the old building where the district offices will be located. A new support beam will be installed to support the roof.
A construction report was given by Superintendent Shelley. Many of the rooms on the main floor have now been framed. Electricians will soon be pulling wires on the main floor. The second level concrete has been poured. Scaffolding is near the center of the building. The brick masons are working on the mechanical room on the third floor as well as the kitchen area located at the northeast corner of the school. Door frames have been ordered and are being delivered. There was a major wall taken out of the old building where the district offices will be located. A new support beam will be installed to support the roof.
IV.2. Data Review
IV.3. Board Reports
Curtis — None noted.
Jim spoke on behalf of Stetsyn about the student advisory council. He shared that he was both excited about and impressed with the students serving on the council. Jim mentioned some of the current events happening at the high school.
Liz discussed the student advisory council and explained how they would communicate with the board.
Shawn mentioned there are certain building improvements that may be needed at the high school. He also mentioned his appreciation for the monthly elementary letter that is sent out by Principal Potter.
Charlene — None noted.
Curtis — None noted.
Jim spoke on behalf of Stetsyn about the student advisory council. He shared that he was both excited about and impressed with the students serving on the council. Jim mentioned some of the current events happening at the high school.
Liz discussed the student advisory council and explained how they would communicate with the board.
Shawn mentioned there are certain building improvements that may be needed at the high school. He also mentioned his appreciation for the monthly elementary letter that is sent out by Principal Potter.
Charlene — None noted.
IV.4. Board Goals 2026
Liz mentioned some board goals for the district, which includes an organizational chart initiative and a roadmap for employees within the district. These documents will be added to our website upon completion.
Liz mentioned some board goals for the district, which includes an organizational chart initiative and a roadmap for employees within the district. These documents will be added to our website upon completion.
V. 7:00 Business Items
V.1. Naming of New Elementary School
A motion was made to name the new elementary "Bicknell Elementary". This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Shawn Davis, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
A motion was made to name the new elementary "Bicknell Elementary". This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Shawn Davis, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
V.2. High School Activity Accounts
A motion was made to grant the $51,000 loan from the district to the high school for fund 21 accounts. This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Jim Lamb, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
A motion was made to grant the $51,000 loan from the district to the high school for fund 21 accounts. This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Jim Lamb, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
V.3. Policies
V.3.a. First Reading
A motion was made to table policy FGAC and FGACA. This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Jim Lamb, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
A motion was made to table policy FGAC and FGACA. This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Jim Lamb, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
V.3.b. Second Reading
A motion was made to approve second read for policies FBB and FDB. This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Jim Lamb, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
A motion was made to approve second read for policies FBB and FDB. This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Jim Lamb, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
V.3.c. Third Reading
A motion was made to approve policy DFE with the $2,762.20 per full-time employee with the associated fringe benefits. This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Charlene Van Dyke, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
A motion was made to approve policy DFE with the $2,762.20 per full-time employee with the associated fringe benefits. This motion, made by Curtis Whipple and seconded by Charlene Van Dyke, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
VI. 8:00 Closed Session as permitted by Utah Code Annotated Section 52-4-205(1)(a)
A motion was made to go into closed session at 8:11 pm by voice, all voting members approved. This motion, made by Shawn Davis and seconded by Jim Lamb, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
Returning to the open meeting at 9:44.
A motion was made to go into closed session at 8:11 pm by voice, all voting members approved. This motion, made by Shawn Davis and seconded by Jim Lamb, Passed.
Shawn Davis: Yea, Jim Lamb: Yea, Liz Torgerson: Yea, Charlene Van Dyke: Yea, Curtis Whipple: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
Returning to the open meeting at 9:44.
VII. 9:00 Adjournment
Seeing that all items on the agenda have been covered, the meeting is adjourned at 9:45.
Seeing that all items on the agenda have been covered, the meeting is adjourned at 9:45.
For a printable PDF version of these minutes, go to https://www.waynesd.org/images/pdf/Board_Meetings/Minutes/Mar26Minutes.pdf.
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