Sandra4SLCSchools

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Do you live in SLC School Board Precinct 5?
Yes, if you live within the following coordinates:

1300 East-800 East/500 South-1700 South
800 East-300 East/900 South-1700 South/Wilson/Coalsville
300 East-900 West/900 South-2100 South

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As the SLCSD Board of Education approves cutting social workers, McKinney-Vento, and other direct services to students, I thought that I would remind everyone of the increase in administrative personnel at the district office, the creation of new administrative positions, and promotions to existing administrators. Is this prioritizing students' needs? Is this good stewardship of your tax dollars?

2025 SLCSD Reorganization
https://websites.slcschools.org/fs/resource-manager/view/54a56bf6-c632-4321-8231-ed6cedc0cd72/exhibit3e6-districtorganization-2-18-25.pdf

The Utah School Boards Association provides information regarding effective school boards. Effective school boards = effective school districts that lead to student success.

"The School Board makes decisions that determine how children are educated and tax dollars are spent."
https://usba.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/USBA_brochure-new-logo-revised-1-1.pdf

"Effective school board meetings are crucial for several reasons:
● Decision Making: School board meetings are where important decisions are made regarding policies, budget allocations, curriculum changes, personnel matters, and other critical aspects that impact the school and its stakeholders. Effective meetings ensure that decisions are well-informed, transparent, and beneficial to the school community.
● Accountability and Oversight: Board meetings provide a platform for overseeing the school's operations, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed, and resources are allocated appropriately. Effective meetings facilitate discussions that hold administrators accountable for their actions and decisions.
● Community Engagement and Transparency: These meetings offer opportunities for community members, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to engage with the school board, express concerns, offer suggestions, and gain insight into the decision-making processes. Transparency in meetings fosters trust and confidence in the school’s leadership."
https://usba.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/A-Guide-to-Effective-Utah-School-Boards.pdf

Are the proposed/approved budgets benifitting students? I think not.

To date:
-The G-5 Administrator position was created to address school closures. This responsibility previously fell upon the Associate/Assistant Superintendent.

-Two Administrators on Special Assignment have been added with no clear understanding of what their roles and responsibilities are and how they differ from Area Directors.

-The Athletics Activities Supervisor is a new administrative assignment.

-The Teaching and Learning Division promoted all of their district-based administrators. They also have a team of 33 full time academic coaches at the district office.

-The Policy and Legal Services Division did not exist prior to Superintendent McKell Withers' tenure. Legal matters were addressed through contract services with a law firm approved by the SLCSD Board of Education.

-Salaries for the Superintendent and Business Administrator are well above $350,000/year.

-Salaries for the General Counsel and Executive Leadership are well above $250,000/year.

-Salaries for district-level administrators range between $180,000-$200,000/year.

SLC School Board elections in November provide you with an opportunity to make a change and set SLCSD on a course that benefits students and honors you (parent and taxpayers).

websites.slcschools.org

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Important resources available from the Central Utah Federation of Labor
https://www.facebook.com/100064707154660/posts/union-101saturday-may-23-from-9-am-1-pm-union-labor-center2261-s-redwood-rd-main/1406601441506748/

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I WALK THE TALK!

I spent my entire career focused on serving students and families; as well as supporting school personnel. Collaboration was key to my accomplishments.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• SLCSD Strategic Plan for Student Achievement
• SEL/MTSS Framework
• Creation of SEL/MTSS Director position and department
• SLCSD Equity Framework.
• Improved Safe School Hearing Process
• Special Education Hub Schools
• 2020-2021 SLCSD Reopening Plan
• SEL Online Resources
• Improved Interpretation and Translation Services: Board Policy G-26
• LGBTQ+ Advocacy Initiatives, Resources, and Support
• Salt Lake City School District Coherent Educational Improvement Framework
• Salt Lake City School District High School Newcomer Services Model
• Salt Lake City School District Elementary English Learner Exit Timeline
• Title VII Grant Recipient focused on increasing Spanish Two-way Immersion Programs
• Bilingual Education Framework
• SDAIE/SIOP Classrooms
• International Pathways Program: First Gifted Two-way Spanish Immersion Program in Utah
• B3 (Bilingual, Biliterate, Bicultural): Two-way Spanish Immersion Program at Jackson Elementary
• Magnet ELD to Neighborhood ELD