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Dear Weber School District Community,
We are thrilled to share with you an important initiative that embodies our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement: the development of our new strategic plan. At the heart of this endeavor lies our unwavering dedication to providing the best possible educational experience for every student within our district.
This strategic plan is not just a document; it's a roadmap that will guide us in fulfilling our mission, achieving our goals and meeting the evolving needs of our students, staff and community. What sets this plan apart is the meticulous process behind its creation.
We've taken a comprehensive approach, drawing insights from various sources to ensure that our plan is comprehensive, insightful and reflective of the diverse perspectives within our district. We've thoroughly analyzed recommendations from a district-wide audit conducted by the Office of the Legislative Auditor General (OLAG) during the 2021-2022 school year, delved into the valuable perspectives shared through a wide variety of stakeholder surveys, gleaned feedback from focus groups and engaged deeply with educators, support staff, school leaders, families, students and community partners through listening sessions conducted by the superintendency. Additionally, we crafted our plan with attention to the Eight Elements of a Strategic Plan provided by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (Appendix A).
Each piece of feedback, every suggestion and all insights have been carefully considered and integrated into the fabric of our strategic plan. This inclusive process ensures that the plan not only addresses the challenges we face but also capitalizes on the opportunities that lie ahead.
As we embark on this journey, we invite each and every one of you to join us. Your input, support and collaboration are essential as we work together to chart the course for the future of education in our district.
Together, we will strive to meet the needs of today and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.
With gratitude and anticipation,
WSD Superintendency:
Gina Butters, Superintendent
Dave Hales, Assistant Superintendent
Clyde Moore, Assistant Superintendent
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LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE LEASE REVENUE BONDS AND PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 1, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board of Trustees”) of the Local Building Authority of Weber School District, Utah (the “Authority”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) expressing its intent to issue up to $60,000,000 of lease revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) and calling a public hearing to provide members of the public desiring to be heard an opportunity to present testimony on the proposed issuance of the Bonds, pursuant to the Local Building Authority Act, Title 17D, Chapter 2 (the “Act”) and the Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, each of the Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended (the “Code”).
The Authority intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (1) financing certain costs of acquiring, constructing and improving (i) the Roosevelt Elementary replacement in Washington Terrace, Utah, and (ii) a portion of the new elementary to be located in West Haven, Utah (collectively, the “Project”), (2) providing capitalized interest to pay all or a portion of the interest accruing on the Bonds during the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Project and (3) paying the costs incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds.
The Authority intends to issue the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding Sixty Million Dollars ($60,000,000), which will mature in not more than 26 years from their date or dates. Under current market conditions and with the Authority’s current plan of finance, the Authority currently expects that average annual amount the Authority will pay in principal and interest on the Bonds is approximately $4,686,050 and the maximum annual amount the Authority will pay in principal and interest on the Bonds is approximately $4,931,100.
Pursuant to the Act, the Authority proposes to pledge to the payment of the Bonds various rental payments made to the Authority by the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah (the “Board”), pursuant to a Master Lease Agreement, between the Authority and the Board. Under current market conditions and with the Authority’s current plan of finance, the Authority currently expects that average annual amount the Board will pay in lease payments is approximately $4,691,050 and the maximum annual amount the Board will pay in lease payments is approximately $4,936,100.
The Authority will hold a public hearing during its Board of Trustees meeting which begins at approximately 6:00 p.m. on June 12, 2024. The public hearing will be held at the regular meeting place of the Board of Trustees, 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway, in Ogden, Utah. All members of the public are invited to participate in the public hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the Authority, to the attention of the Secretary and Treasurer, prior to the public hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to provide members of the public desiring to be heard an opportunity to present testimony on the proposed issuance of the Bonds.
The Authority currently anticipates taking action on the proposal to issue the Bonds following the public hearing at the Board of Trustees meeting which begins at approximately 6:00 p.m. on June 12, 2024, which meeting will be held at the regular meeting place of the Board of Trustees, 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway, in Ogden, Utah.
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The proposed Bonds will be secured by lease payments made by the Board. The lease payments are subject to annual appropriations by the Board and, once appropriated, may commit money from future property tax and income tax revenue allocated to the Board. (The Authority itself has no taxing authority and receives no tax revenues.) A lease revenue bond issued by the Authority generally has a higher interest cost that a voter-approved general obligation bond issued by the Board.
DATED this 1st day of May, 2024.
LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH
By /s/ Robert D. Petersen
Secretary and Treasurer
| Projects | Construction Bid | Construction Start | Expense as of 5/8/2024 | Estimated Construction End | Estimated Final Cost |
| West Field HS (New Build) | $154,431,924 | 2/1/2022 | $122,550,443 | August 2024 | $154,431,924 |
| Mountain View JHS (New Build) | $62,688,570 | 4/22/2022 | $55,765,214 | August 2024 | $62,688,570 |
| Haven Bay Elem. (New Build) | $42,741,300 | 3/1/2023 | $24,246,207 | August 2024 | $42,741,300 |
| Roosevelt Elem. (Replacement) | $46,393,324 | 12/20/2023 | $2,605,300 | August 2025 | $46,393,324 |
| Total | $306,255,118 | $205,167,164 | $306,255,118 |
LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ISSUE LEASE REVENUE BONDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 1114318, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, that on February 7, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Local Building Authority of Weber School District, Utah (the “Authority”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) calling a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Authority’s lease revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,000,000 to finance the below defined Project and the potential economic impact that the Project will have on the private sector.
Pursuant to the Resolution, the Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of raising money for (a) financing certain costs of (i) acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing the Roosevelt Elementary replacement in Washington Terrace, Utah, and (ii) a portion of the new elementary to be located in West Haven, Utah (collectively, the “Project”), (b) providing reserves, if necessary, (c) paying capitalized interest, and (d) paying expenses incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds.
The Authority proposes to pledge to the payment of the Bonds various rental payments made to the Authority by the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah, pursuant to a Master Lease Agreement relating to the Project. No taxes will be pledged to the repayment of the Bonds.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Authority will hold a public hearing during its Board of Trustees meeting which begins at approximately 6:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024 (as postponed from March 6, 2024, and from April 10, 2024). The public hearing will be held at the regular meeting place of the Board of Trustees, 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway, in Ogden, Utah. All members of the public are invited to participate in the public hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the Authority, to the attention of the Secretary and Treasurer, prior to the public hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and the potential economic impact that the Project will have on the private sector.
DATED this 8th day of April, 2024.
LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH
By /s/ Robert D. Petersen
Secretary and Treasurer
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Dear WSD Administrators, Employees and Parents/Guardians,
As you likely know, Governor Cox recently issued a letter to school and district leaders, requesting that cell phone use be disallowed in classrooms. I've provided the Governor's Letter and resources he provided (attached). We fully support the thoughtful consideration of the Governor's request, but want to ensure that our school leaders engage in discussions with the educators, parents/guardians, Community Councils, PTAs and student leaders in their school community before "hard and fast" school policies are enacted which ban cell phones in the classroom. Gleaning stakeholder input is essential. Some of our schools have already created policies which restrict cell phones in learning spaces/classrooms. These schools enacted a very intentional process, and involved stakeholders in that process, prior to the determination to implement such policies. A very important piece to consider is how student discipline related to cell phones should/will be managed.
At the district level, leaders are engaged in discussions related to the cell phone issues we are seeing in our schools. Our district's secondary and elementary leadership, along with our policy committee, will provide guidance and support to our schools as we create a more formal determination of how cell phones will be managed in all our schools. Research studies have well documented the fact that cell phone usage is impacting the social connections, mental/emotional health, self-regulating behaviors, brain development and functioning, and learning and achievement in our young people. The rise in cyberbullying incidents directly impact our students' perception of a "safe and healthy" school environment.
Many teachers are reporting that they cannot manage the "distractions" created by cell phones and disengagement they observe in their students with access to these devices in learning environments. Their jobs are to educate and inspire, not manage the cell phone usage of their students. Some educators are reporting a weariness and diminishing job satisfaction level due to having to constantly intervene and redirect students related to cell phones. The management of cell phones in the learning environment requires a great amount of time and effort by school personnel. There is no doubt that this time and effort could be more productively utilized to directly support learning and forge positive connections with students.
The members of our Board of Education are fully committed to mitigating the negative impact that cell phones and social media are having on children's emotional and mental health. Weber School District joined other Utah districts in legal action aimed at holding large social media platforms accountable for the mental/emotional effects we are seeing in our children. As a district, we are fully engaged in the process of determining next steps and policy decisions related to Governor Cox's imperative.
We welcome your feedback concerning cell phones in the classroom! We encourage you to reach out to your school leaders to share your perspectives and input.
Sincerely,
WSD Superintendency
Gina Butters, Superintendent
Clyde Moore, Assistant Superintendent
Dave Hales, Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Education
Brock Mitchell, Director
Matt Williams, Assistant Director
Elementary Education
Mary Jo Williams, Director
Kirt Swalberg, Assistant Director
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Wednesday, 26 July 2023 17:13
Notice of Proposed Tax Increase Weber County School District
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
The WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is proposing
All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing PUBLIC HEARING Date/Time: 8/2/2023 6:00PM Location: Weber School District Offices Board Room To obtain more information regarting the tax increase,
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The Weber School District Board of Education will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the BoardRoom at the District Office, 5320 S. Adams Ave.,Ogden. The purpose of this hearing is to consider increasing the tax rate along with providing opportunity for the public to comment on this matter.
In November 2021, voters approved a $279 million bond to build a new high school, junior high school, and elementary school in western Weber County, along with rebuilding Roosevelt Elementary in Washington Terrace. Escalating construction costs and inflation over the past two years have created some financial challenges in completing the rebuild of Roosevelt. The Weber School Board is considering other options to ensure this project is completed as promised under the 2021 bond.
The Board recently created a Municipal Building Authority which will enable the district to issue revenue bonds for capital projects. This is common practice utilized by municipalities, school districts and other government agencies.
During the Truth in Taxation hearing, the board will position itself to issue a revenue bond for $52 million to complete the Roosevelt rebuild project. The revenue bond will be funded by raising the Capital Outlay Levy; however, the board will also be lowering the Debt Service Levy to offset the tax increase. These adjustments are predicted to have a zero tax impact to taxpayers.
As outlined during the 2021 bond campaign, the board will also be considering making a scheduled adjustment to the local tax rate. This adjustment will go to fund the ongoing expenses associated with operating the three new schools. These expenses include utilities as well essential personnel such as a principal, head secretary, custodian, media specialist, school resource officer, and other non-teacher positions. There will be no increase in costs associated with the rebuild of Roosevelt Elementary since the school already exists with supporting faculty and staff.
The board will also consider making a one time adjustment to the Judgment Levy to offset the amount of $453,436 that was awarded to PacifiCorp and CenturyLink after they appealed their assessed property values to the State Tax Commission. This judgment affects tax revenues collected by the state dating back to 2018.
Members of the public wishing to attend the hearing can sign-up online. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per person.
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Bond Projects -- Status as of May 8, 2024
| Projects | Construction Bid | Construction Start | Expense as of 5/8/2024 | Estimated Construction End | Estimated Final Cost |
| West Field HS (New Build) | $154,431,924 | 2/1/2022 | $122,550,443 | August 2024 | $154,431,924 |
| Mountain View JHS (New Build) | $62,688,570 | 4/22/2022 | $55,765,214 | August 2024 | $62,688,570 |
| Haven Bay Elem. (New Build) | $42,741,300 | 3/1/2023 | $24,246,207 | August 2024 | $42,741,300 |
| Roosevelt Elem. (Replacement) | $46,393,324 | 12/20/2023 | $2,605,300 | August 2025 | $46,393,324 |
| Total | $306,255,118 | $205,167,164 | $306,255,118 |
PROGRESS REPORT OCTOBER 2023
PROGRESS REPORT 7/7/2023
The work continues on our three new schools in Western Weber County. West Field High School, Mountain View Jr. High, and the yet to be named new elementary, are all slated to open for the 2024-25 school year.
Congrats to Mike Russell on being named the athletic director at West Field. Mike comes to us from Syracuse High. Angie Bodily from Roy High School has also been selected as the new head secretary.
PROGRESS REPORT 5/7/2022
Weber School District will open three new schools for the 2024/25 school year, West Field High School, Mountain View Middle School, and a yet-to-be-named elementary school. The Weber District Board of Education opened a boundary study in November 2022 to create the attendance boundaries for these new schools. As part of that process, current school capacities were studied to determine the best way to alleviate crowding at schools while populating the new schools. This may result in modifications to current school boundaries.
Weber School District will be hosting open houses to help educate stakeholders on the process and share the boundary scenarios that the school and district teams have helped facilitate. We invite all stakeholders to attend these open houses to review the scenarios and offer feedback. If you cannot attend, you may also use the links below to review the information and share your thoughts. All open houses begin at 6:00pm.
Open House Dates and Locations
- April 18 - Orion Junior High
- April 19 - Rocky Mtn Junior High
- April 20 - Roy Junior High
Boundary Study Map - Current proposals for new boundaries
Current vs Proposed Maps with Swipe Capability
Current Capacity/Future Capacity Information - Student Enrollment Numbers (Still working on future projections)
Study Area Map - This will help identify which study area you live in.
Boundary Study Feedback Link - This will be active starting the week of the open houses.
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2021 Bond Progress Report
On November 2, 2021, Weber County voters approved a $279 million school bond. The bond passed with 60.51% of voters voting for the issuance of bonds.
The following projects are included on the 2021 bond:
- New high school in Taylor: $157 million
- New junior high school in West Haven: $51 million
- New elementary school in West Haven: $34 million
- Rebuild of Roosevelt Elementary in Washington Terrace: $37 million
Estimated start and completion dates:
- High School
- Start: November 2021
- Completion: July 2024
- Junior High
- Start: March 2022
- Completion: July 2024
- Elementary
- Start: October 2022
- Completion: July 2024
- Roosevelt
- Start: January 2024
- Completion June 2026
Issuance of bonds:
- 1st issuance: $90 million (January, 2022)
- 2nd issuance: TBD
- 3rd issuance: TBD
High School
- Budget $157 million
- Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
- Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
- Construction begins - March 2022
- Selection of name, mascot and colors - May, 2022
- West Field High School
- Longhorns
- Burnt orange, black, silver & white
- Estimated completion date - July 2024
- Boundary adjustments - TBD
- Final cost -TBD
Junior High School
- Budget $51 million
- Selection of architect - Design West Architects
- Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
- Construction begins - March 2022
- Selection of name, mascot and colors - TBD
- Estimated completion date - July 2024
- Boundary adjustments - TBD
- Final cost - TBD
Elementary School
- Budget $34 million
- Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
- Selection of general contractor - Westland Construction
- Estimated start date - October 2022
- Selection of name, mascot and colors - TBD
- Estimated completion date - July 2024
- Boundary adjustments - TBD
- Final cost - TBD
Roosevelt Elementary
- Budget $34 million
- Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
- Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
- Estimated start date - January 2024
- Estimated completion date - July 2026
- Final cost - TBD
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Wednesday, 22 September 2021 15:29
Notice of Local Special Bond Election
Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah
Public Notice Is Hereby Given that a local special bond election (the “Local Special Election”) will be held in Weber School District, Utah (the “District”), at the same time as the municipal general election, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (“Election Day”).
The Local Special Election will be conducted by mail and ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters beginning on October 12, 2021. Voters can return their ballot by mail, in a secure ballot drop box, or in person on Election Day, and on the dates listed below, at the Voting Assistance Center. The polls at the Voting Assistance Center shall open at 7:00 a.m. and shall remain open until 8:00 p.m., when it will close. Secure ballot drop off locations where ballots can be deposited twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week beginning October 12, 2021 until 8:00 p.m. and at the Voting Assistance Center days and hours are as follows:
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Ballot Drop Box (Oct. 12 – Nov. 2) open 24 hours a day |
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Farr West City Office |
1896 North 1800 West |
Farr West, UT 84404 |
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Harrisville City Office |
363 West Independence Blvd. |
Harrisville, UT 84404 |
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Hooper City Office |
5580 West 4600 South |
Hooper, UT 84315 |
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Huntsville Town Hall |
7309 East 200 South |
Huntsville, UT 84317 |
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Main Library |
2464 Jefferson Avenue |
Ogden, UT 84401 |
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Marriott-Slaterville City Office |
1570 West 400 North |
Marriott-Slaterville, UT 84404 |
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North Branch Library |
475 East 2600 North |
North Ogden, UT 84414 |
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Ogden City Municipal Building |
2549 Washington Blvd. |
Ogden, UT 84401 |
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Ogden Valley Branch Library |
131 South 7400 East |
Huntsville, UT 84317 |
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Plain City City Hall |
4160 West 2200 North |
Plain City, UT 84404 |
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Pleasant Valley Branch Library |
5568 South Adams Avenue |
Washington Terrace, UT 84405 |
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Pleasant View Municipal Building |
520 West Elberta Drive |
Pleasant View City, UT 84414 |
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Riverdale City Offices |
4600 South Weber River Drive |
Riverdale, UT 84405 |
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Roy City Office |
5051 South 1900 West |
Roy, UT 84067 |
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South Ogden City Hall |
3950 Adams Avenue |
South Ogden, UT 84403 |
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Southwest Branch Library |
2039 West 4000 South |
Roy, UT 84067 |
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Uintah City Hall |
2191 East 6550 South |
Uintah, UT 84405 |
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Washington Terrace City Hall |
5249 South 400 East |
Washington Terrace, UT 84405 |
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Weber Center Clerk/Auditor’s Office (East Parking Lot) |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Ogden, UT 84401 |
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Weber State University Campus |
3848 Harrison Blvd. |
Ogden, UT 84408 |
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West Haven City Hall |
4150 South 3900 West |
West Haven, UT 84408 |
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Voting Assistance Center |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Wednesday, October 27 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Thursday, October 28 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Friday, October 29 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Monday, November 1 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Weber Center |
2380 Washington Blvd. |
Tuesday, November 2 |
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
The address for the Statewide Election Voter Information Website is vote.utah.gov. For information on registering to vote and absentee ballots, voters may contact the office of the (a) Weber County Clerk at the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd. Suite #320, Ogden, Utah, telephone: (801) 399-8034 or visit the County Clerk’s election website at weberelections.gov, or (b) Utah Lieutenant Governor, State Capitol, 350 N. State Street, Suite 220, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, (801) 538-1041 or visit the Lieutenant Governor’s website at elections.utah.gov.
For information about alternate times and forms of voting, changes to the location of a polling place and the location of an additional polling place, voters may contact the office of the Weber County Clerk (who is acting a provider election officer for the Local Special Election) at the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd. Suite #320, Ogden, Utah 84401, telephone: (801) 399-8034 or visit the County Clerk’s election website weberelections.gov.
In order to vote in person at the election, you must present valid voter identification to the poll worker before voting, which must be (a) a valid form of photo identification that shows your name and photograph, (b) a valid tribal card, whether or not the card includes your photograph or not, or (c) two different forms of identification that show your name and current address.
Voters who need assistance voting or other accommodations should call (801) 399-8034 or email .
There is to be no special registration of voters for the local special bond election, and the official register of voters last made or revised shall constitute the register for the local special bond election, except that all persons who reside within the District and are registered to vote in the election held on Election Day shall be considered to vote in the local special bond election.
The title and text of the ballot proposition that will submitted to the qualified, registered voters residing within the District is as follows:
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH
SPECIAL BOND ELECTION
November 2, 2021
[(Facsimile Signature)
Business Administrator, Weber School District]
Shall the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds (“Bonds”) in an amount not to exceed $279,000,000 and to mature in no more than twenty-one (21) years from the date or dates of issuance of such Bonds for the purpose of raising money for constructing buildings, acquiring land and furnishings and remodeling and updating existing school property under the charge of the Board, and, to the extent necessary, for providing moneys for the refunding, at or prior to the maturity thereof, of general obligation bonds of the Board authorized hereunder or heretofore issued and now outstanding?
PROPERTY TAX COST OF BONDS
If the Bonds are issued as planned, without regard to the taxes currently levied for outstanding bonds that will reduce over time, an annual property tax to pay debt service on the Bonds will be required over a period of 20 years in the estimated average amount of $146.00 on a $395,000 primary residence, and in the estimated average amount of $265.45 on a business property having the same value.
Since there are other outstanding bonds, an otherwise scheduled tax decrease may not occur if these Bonds are issued.
However, such outstanding bonds reduce over time such that the average property tax due to the issuance of the proposed Bonds is expected to have a zero net increase ($0.00) from the current annual property tax levels after the Bonds are issued on both primary residences and businesses or secondary residences in the District.
The foregoing is only an estimate and is not a limit on the amount of taxes that the governing body may be required to levy in order to pay debt service on the Bonds. The governing body is obligated to levy taxes to the extent provided by law in order to pay the Bonds.
To vote in favor of the above bond issue, select the box immediately adjacent to the words “For the Issuance of Bonds.” To vote against the bond issue, select the box immediately adjacent to the words “Against the Issuance of Bonds.”
☐ For the Issuance of Bonds
☐ Against the Issuance of Bonds
Notice Is Further Given that on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, that being a day no sooner than 7 days and not later than 14 days after the local special bond election, the Board of Education of the District (the “Board”) will meet at its regular meeting place, 5320 South Adams Avenue Parkway, Washington Terrace, Utah, and will canvass the returns and declare the results of the local special bond election during the Board meeting that begins at 6:00 p.m.Notice Is Further Given that on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in the Elections Office on the first floor of the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd., in Ogden, Utah, there will be conducted a test of the automatic tabulating equipment or other apparatus to be used to tabulate the results of the November local special bond election to be held in the District on the issuance of $279,000,000 general obligation bonds described above. This test is open to public observation in accordance with the provisions of Section 20A-4-104, Utah Code.
Pursuant to applicable provisions of Sections 11-14-208 and 20A-4-403 of the Utah Code, the period allowed for any contest of the local special bond election shall end 40 days after November 16, 2021 (the date on which the results of the election are to be canvassed and the results thereof declared). No such contest shall be maintained unless a complaint is filed with the Clerk of the Second Judicial District Court in and for Weber County, within the prescribed 40-day period.
In Witness Whereof, the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah has caused this notice to be given.
Dated: September 1, 2021.
Posted: on or before September 30, 2021.
Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah
By /s/ Robert Peterson
Business Administrator
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 15:21
Notice of Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held by the Board of Education of Weber School District during the Board meeting that begins at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the District’s offices located at 5320 South Adams Avenue Parkway, Washington Terrace, Utah, for the presentation of the arguments in favor of and against the ballot proposition.
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Bond Survey - Employees, Parents and Public - Spring, 2021
Q1 - How likely are you to vote in the November 2021 election? |
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| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Extremely Likely | 1,757 | 77.40% | 2,266 | 74.90% | 453 | 77.40% |
| Somewhat Likely | 351 | 15.50% | 546 | 18% | 84 | 14.40% |
| Somewhat Unlikely | 86 | 3.80% | 112 | 3.70% | 16 | 2.70% |
| Extremely Unlikely | 76 | 3.30% | 102 | 3.40% | 32 | 5.50% |
Q2 - Did you have a child attend school in Weber School District during the 2020-2021 school year? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 956 | 42.60% | 2,943 | 97.50% | 355 | 62.60% |
| No | 1,285 | 57.30% | 21 | 0.70% | 201 | 35.40% |
| My child attended in an online-only format | 3 | 0.10% | 53 | 1.80% | 11 | 1.90% |
Q3 - What is your overall impression of Weber School District? |
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| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Excellent | 1,270 | 57.10% | 1,092 | 36.40% | 184 | 32.70% |
| Good | 839 | 37.70% | 1,589 | 52.90% | 296 | 52.60% |
| Fair | 107 | 4.80% | 291 | 9.70% | 73 | 13% |
| Poor | 9 | 0.40% | 31 | 1.00% | 10 | 1.80% |
Q5 - With respect to past bonds, do you believe Weber School District delivered as promised on each proposed project? |
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| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 1,311 | 60.10% | 1,043 | 35.20% | 236 | 43.40% |
| Somewhat | 397 | 18.20% | 539 | 18.20% | 153 | 28.10% |
| No | 49 | 2.20% | 106 | 3.60% | 29 | 5.30% |
| I'm unsure | 424 | 19.40% | 1,277 | 43.10% | 127 | 23.30% |
Q6 - With respect to past bonds, do you believe Weber School District has been responsible with taxpayer money? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 1,345 | 62.70% | 1,127 | 38.70% | 229 | 42.80% |
| Somewhat | 440 | 20.50% | 577 | 19.80% | 163 | 30.50% |
| No | 57 | 2.70% | 166 | 5.70% | 47 | 8.80% |
| I'm unsure | 303 | 14.10% | 1,045 | 35.80% | 96 | 17.90% |
Q7 - What do you feel is the greatest need facing Weber School District in terms of construction projects? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Replacing aging facilities. | 297 | 14.00% | 376 | 13.10% | 84 | 16% |
| Building new facilities to accommodate continual growth. | 305 | 14.40% | 582 | 20.30% | 118 | 22.50% |
| Striking a balance between building new schools and replacing aging schools. | 1,494 | 70.50% | 1,821 | 63.60% | 297 | 56.70% |
| There are no construction needs in the district. | 22 | 1.00% | 83 | 2.90% | 25 | 4.80% |
Q8 - Which five (5) possible projects do you think are the most important? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| A new high school in western Weber County. | 1,304 | 57.40% | 1,685 | 55.70% | 325 | 55.60% |
| A re-build of Roosevelt Elementary (built in 1957) in Washington Terrace. | 1,224 | 53.90% | 1,366 | 45.10% | 227 | 38.80% |
| A new junior high school in western Weber County. | 1,057 | 46.60% | 1,321 | 43.70% | 268 | 45.80% |
| A re-build of T.H. Bell Junior High (built in 1962) in Washington Terrace. | 1,028 | 45.30% | 1,190 | 39.30% | 206 | 35.20% |
| A new elementary school in western Weber County. | 860 | 37.90% | 1,061 | 35.10% | 242 | 41.40% |
| A relocation or re-build of Canyon View School (built in 1968). | 749 | 33.00% | 667 | 22% | 121 | 20.70% |
| A new elementary school in the North Ogden/Harrisville area. | 519 | 22.90% | 728 | 24.10% | 139 | 23.80% |
| Another project not listed (please specify). | 259 | 11.40% | 449 | 14.80% | 100 | 17.10% |
Q9 - Would you support a bond in the November 2021 election to fund the replacement of older school buildings and the construction of new school in Weber School District if it did not include a tax rate increase? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 1,668 | 81.20% | 2,036 | 74.30% | 354 | 71.70% |
| No | 45 | 2.20% | 98 | 3.60% | 38 | 7.70% |
| I need more information before I make a decision. | 342 | 16.60% | 605 | 22.10% | 102 | 20.60% |
Q10 - If a bond included a tax rate increase, how much extra would you be willing to pay in new property taxes? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| $3.00 a month | 599 | 29.40% | 783 | 28.80% | 121 | 24.70% |
| $6.00 a month | 254 | 12.50% | 354 | 13% | 82 | 16.80% |
| A tax rate increase isn't a deciding factor in my decision to vote on a school bond. | 851 | 41.70% | 1,010 | 37.10% | 188 | 38.40% |
| Nothing. I wouldn't support a bond if it included a tax rate increase. | 336 | 16.50% | 573 | 21.10% | 98 | 20% |
Q11 - Would the COVID-19 pandemic have any influence on your vote for or against a school bond in the November 2021 election? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 187 | 9.20% | 262 | 9.70% | 58 | 11.90% |
| No | 1,847 | 90.80% | 2,449 | 90.30% | 429 | 88.10% |
Q12 - Which source do you feel is best to find information on a proposed school bond (check all that apply)? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| The Weber School District website | 1,643 | 72.40% | 1,778 | 58.80% | 306 | 52.30% |
| Weber School District email | 1,363 | 60.00% | 2,042 | 67.50% | 221 | 37.80% |
| 707 | 31.10% | 857 | 28.30% | 282 | 48.20% | |
| Media sources | 648 | 28.50% | 624 | 20.60% | 136 | 23.20% |
| Mailers and flyers from the district | 638 | 28.10% | 903 | 29.80% | 134 | 22.90% |
| Town hall and community meetings | 602 | 26.50% | 608 | 20.10% | 116 | 19.80% |
| District employee | 507 | 22.30% | 197 | 6.50% | 62 | 10.60% |
| Other community online sites or pages | 254 | 11.20% | 251 | 8.30% | 54 | 9.20% |
| Other social media sites | 196 | 8.60% | 144 | 4.80% | 57 | 9.70% |
| Friends | 190 | 8.40% | 265 | 8.80% | 48 | 8.20% |
| 140 | 6.20% | 70 | 2.30% | 25 | 4.30% | |
| Other (please specify) | 27 | 1.20% | 52 | 1.70% | 10 | 1.70% |
Q13 - Do you have any other comments, input or suggestions related to potential construction projects in Weber School District or to a possible bond in the November 2021 election? |
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| Employees | Parents | Public | ||||
| N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | N-Size | Percent | |
| Yes | 192 | 10.10% | 310 | 12.50% | 67 | 15.80% |
| No | 1,715 | 89.90% | 2,161 | 87.50% | 358 | 84.20% |
Thursday, 09 September 2021 15:34
Official Public Notice Of Election
Municipal General Election
The 2021 Municipal General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters starting on October 12 and arrive around October 19. Voters must be of legal voting age, citizens of the United States, and reside in the precinct in which they are registered.
Voters can verify their registration status, and view a full sample ballot for their precinct at www.vote.utah.gov
Registered voters who do not receive their ballot by October 19 should contact the Elections Office.
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Visit www.vote.utah.gov for a sample ballot and to learn more about the candidates and issues
Ballot Drop Boxes are conveniently located at every city office, county library, and on campus at Weber State University. Drop boxes are open 24 hours a day and until 8 pm on November 2. More information is available on our website www.weberelections.gov and at 2380 Washington Blvd STE 320, 801-399-8034, or www.vote.utah.gov
Ballots must be postmarked no later than November 1 or placed in a drop box before 8 pm on November 2.
This election will be conducted by mail. In-person voting will be held October 27, 28, 29 and November 1 from
12 pm - 6 pm and on Election Day November 2 from 7am-8pm at the Weber Center located at 2380 Washington Blvd.
Voters who need assistance voting or other accommodations should call 801-399-8034 or email
A public demonstration will be held on October 8 at 12 pm to test the voting system that will be used for the Municipal General Election. An audit of the General Election signatures will be held on November 10 at 10 am. Both of these will be held in the Elections Office on the first floor of the Weber Center, 2380 Washington Boulevard.
More information is available on our website at www.weberelections.gov or contact us at 801-399-8034,
2380 Washington Blvd STE 320, or www.vote.utah.gov
