EVANSTON — The Uinta County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees met Tuesday, June 10, for a brief but informative meeting where budget allocations, safety updates, and school policies were addressed.

UCSD #1 Superintendent Ryan Thomas opened the meeting with administrative updates, including teacher insurance, medical leave, and other budget-related topics.

“The lion’s share of our new funds went to our staff and that’s where it should go,” he said.

Board member Jessica Arch shared her agreement and optimism for future education funding.

“There are some major wins for our staff and hopefully the state continues to fund education,” she said.

Several action items were brought to the table, including readings on policies for facility usage and the procedures surrounding service animals in schools. The board also discussed Rule CKA, which pertains to concealed carry laws on school property.

Although the statute does not allow districts to prevent employees from carrying concealed firearms, it does require that administration be notified.

“This is a tough topic,” Thomas said. He noted that the district would be examining how other schools approach the matter. “You will have to look at this rule and say if we move forward with it or not.”

Concern over water usage on school fields was also raised at the meeting. Though the district pays for water, city restrictions have limited access, resulting in stressed grass and vegetation. Director of Technology and Facilities Jaraun Dennis voiced specific concerns about trees on school grounds. He said they are dying due to insufficient water.

Dennis also addressed a new fence being installed around the playground at Clark Elementary School. He explained that the district’s insurance provider had flagged the lack of fencing as a safety concern.

“There was no incident, but it was for safety and security,” he said.

Board member Brian Woodward concluded the meeting by sharing his appreciation for Horizon High School’s recent graduation ceremony.

“I was impressed with the pride of the students who were graduating. The pride and involvement was clearly evident in the family members in attendance,” he said. He extended his congratulations to Horizon High School.