The clocks may have moved back, but we are moving ahead with our November board meeting. Follow along here or watch live on our YouTube channel. (1/x) #uted #utpol https://t.co/BVWM6STH6v

After comments from our board members, the Board is adjourned for the evening! Have a great night, everyone. (21/21) #uted #utpol -- END OF THREAD --

The Board took action on educator licenses and is now hearing a brief Board Chair's Report from Chair Hymas about some of the events and activities he has participated in on behalf of the Board. (20/x) #uted #utpol

The Board approved the process spelled out in R277-114-6(3)(c) to identify another method to review the appeal. We are now moving into a closed, executive session. (19/x) #uted #utpol

We are now on agenda item 14: Alpine Corrective Action Plan Appeal. This is an item for the Board to decide what process they would like to use to address the appeal by Alpine School District. (18/x) #uted #utpol

That motion was ultimately approved. The Board heard from USBE's financial operations staff for the monthly budget report and a report on October 1 enrollment counts. You can view that report through the link below. (17/x) #uted #utpol https://t.co/fMUhgmMbco

We are now on Item 12: General Legislative Session Preparation. There is a motion on the table discussing a request to work with legislators to establish a secure, state-wide process for parents to access instructional materials at home. (16/x) #uted #utpol

The Board heard from Superintendent Hart for her Superintendent's Report, where she talked about efforts from USBE for Family and Community Engagement Month and the recent event celebrating the achievements schools have made with the Science of Reading. (15/x) #uted #utpol

The Board voted to postpone items 10.3 and 10.4 (R277-114 and R277-111) to the December board meeting. The Board is now discussing approving a new rule R277-731, Catalyst Center Grant Program Policy. (14/x) #uted #utpol

The Board's approval of R277-311, Specialized Endorsements, rounds out the first Law & Licensing Committee Report. The Board is now addressing items from the October 16 L&L Committee meeting. (13/x) #uted #utpol

Next up is the first of two Law & Licensing Committee Reports. After one small amendment, the Board has approved R277-100, Definitions for Utah State Board of Education Rules. (12/x) #uted #utpol

The Board also approved using $50,000 to support the Utah Community Math Initiative: Math Workshop and Research Proposal. The purpose of the proposed work is to engage parents and students and to support teachers in promoting math proficiency. (11/x) #uted #utpol

The Board moved to the Finance Committee Report. The Board approved forming a work group to discuss the Voted and Board levy, the guarantee, truth in taxation, and transparency after amending to add four more stakeholders. (10/x) #uted #utpol

We came back from lunch and approved items from the Standards & Assessment Committee, including DLM alternate achievement science standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities and R277-325, Public Education Exit and Engagement Surveys. (9/x) #uted #utpol

@UHSAAinfo We are at lunch and should be back around 12:30 pm. (8/x) #uted #utpol

@UHSAAinfo The Board also heard an information item about possible federal requirements for which the Board could submit waiver applications. The last item this morning was the consent calendar, which the Board approved after some discussion. (7/x) #uted #utpol

The Board is currently hearing from the @UHSAAinfo Executive Director, Rob Cuff, for their annual report. UHSAA oversees 29 sports and activities for 160 member schools throughout the state. (6/x) #uted #utpol

After that, the Board heard public comment. As always, you can sign up to give comment at a future meeting by emailing publiccomment@schools.utah.gov. You can also send written comments to the Board at any time by emailing board@schools.utah.gov. (5/x) #uted #utpol

The Board also had an opportunity to recognize the students who were named as 2025 presidential scholars. Congratulations to Blake Hullinger, Jacob Jenkins, Meleani Tukuafu, and Denver Whaley. We are proud of you and commend you for your hard work! (4/x) #uted #utpol

Next up is the employee of the month. Congratulations to John Palmer, USBE's financial manager, for being named our November employee of the month. Thank you for all of your great work and support of our mission. (3/x) #uted #utpol

We are starting the day off with the board member message, this month from Member Brinton. She shared her thoughts and excitement surrounding America's 250th birthday! (2/x) #uted #utpol