UCSD #1 School Board Meeting Summary – October 14, 2025

TLDR

The Uinta County School District #1 Board of Trustees met on October 14, 2025, highlighting student achievements, recognizing acts of heroism, and hearing proposals for new athletic opportunities. The board also discussed infrastructure updates for Red Devil Ranch and reviewed the process for updating the district’s firearm policy (Rule CKA).

What You Need to Know

• 🏆 State Golf Champions Honored:
  The board recognized the Evanston High School girls’ golf team, which won its second consecutive 4A State Championship. Coaches praised the athletes’ sportsmanship, academics, and community representation.
• 🚑 Student Lifesaver Award:
  Ian Bourne, a Davis Middle School student, received a Lifesaver Award from Uinta County Fire and Ambulance for performing lifesaving actions during an emergency at school.
• 🥎 Proposal for Girls’ Softball Team:
  A group of parents and students presented a formal proposal to create a girls’ high school softball team. The proposal cited growing participation in youth leagues and outlined startup and annual cost estimates.
  • The board discussed feasibility, funding, facilities, and weather challenges, noting support for the idea but emphasizing the need for planning and sustainable participation before approval.
• 🌾 Red Devil Ranch Center Pivot Project:
  The board reviewed options and costs related to installing a center pivot irrigation system at Red Devil Ranch. The discussion included electrical and infrastructure needs, with plans to revisit the issue after additional research and cost review.
• 🔒 District Firearms Policy Update (Rule CKA):
  Superintendent Ryan Thomas and legal counsel reviewed public comments on updates to Rule CKA, which governs employee concealed carry on district property. The board plans to finalize the amended policy in November.

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