Millard School Board approves firearm safety program, esports stipend as enrollment falls
At its Oct. 8 meeting, per draft minutes not yet approved, the board approved a state-required firearm safety program, a stipend for esports coaches and a policy conversion, and heard enrollment fell to 2,881.
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The Millard School District Board of Education unanimously approved the district's firearm safety training program on Oct. 8, according to draft minutes posted on the Utah Public Notice Website that the board has not yet approved. The minutes say state law (House Bill 104) requires public schools to give K-12 students developmentally appropriate, politically neutral instruction emphasizing safe handling and storage of firearms. Four of the five board members voted; Ian Adams was absent [1].
Superintendent Randal Hunter and Business Administrator Corey Holyoak were present. The board also approved a change to the 2026-27 extra-duty pay schedule that adds a stipend for high school esports coaches, and a district policy conversion that the minutes describe without further detail. Hunter reported on new district policies and a policy assistant tool available to employees, on changes to the career and technical education program, and on the district's partnership with Snow College [1].
According to the district's Oct. 1 count, total K-12 enrollment fell from 2,997 last year to 2,881 this year, a drop of 116 students. The minutes list the figure as an information item and record no discussion of it [1].
The consent items, approved unanimously, included payment of bills from checks 30004 to 30131 and ACH payments 3558 to 3595 and financial reports, along with personnel items and routine student requests [1].
The board approved building rental fee waivers for Millard County Arts events and for a 4-H sewing club using the Delta High School family and consumer sciences classroom from October through April. It approved out-of-state travel for a district employee to the ACTE national work-based learning conference in Oklahoma City, April 28-30, paid with career and technical education funds, and LEA-specific licenses and endorsements for ten educators who are not fully qualified in the courses listed [1].
Millard High School athletic director Blaine Burraston was honored after the school won the 2026-27 UIAAA Director's Cup for 2A schools, which recognizes well-rounded athletic programs. Business Administrator Holyoak also shared highlights from the district's annual financial report, and Vice President Sarah Richins updated the board on the Utah School Boards Association regional meeting [1].
Before the regular session, the board held a work session on a discussion with the two high school athletic directors about realignment, policy considerations, open meetings training, a class overload bonus review and the 2027-28 and 2028-29 calendars. A closed session from 2:10 to 3:15 p.m. covered personnel, property and potential litigation, and the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. The next regular meeting is Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at the district office in Delta [1].
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