Education

She talked to the gunman and convinced him to surrender. She even told him she loved him and was proud of him. She chose to be compassionate.

The grants, totaling $150,000, will be used at four schools in Roy and at Odyssey Elementary in Ogden.

Lane Findlay, Weber School District spokesman, said Thursday that recommending mental health teams in every school in the state was a step in the right direction.

Ogden School Board of Education District 2 has three hopefuls and District 4 also has three contenders. In Weber School Board District 4, a businessman and a retired policeman will face the incumbent board member.

Learn more about the primary candidates for Davis County School Board District 3. 

Learn more about the primary candidates for district 6 of the Davis County School District. 

The 11 recommendations were split into three groups and categorizing based on the support each received in the commission.

The agenda seeks changes in education, criminal justice system and health and environment. It also pushes for community and economic development and support for black youth and seniors.

Zac Williams was hired to facilitate everything related to the bond initiative. He said members of the community will be able to stop by the Weber County Main Library, at 6 p.m. Tuesday to talk to district personnel and board members about what they believe is important to be included in the bond.

The $151 million budget keeps the tax rate at the same level as last year (0.008754). However, because it is higher than the anticipated certified tax rate of 0.008044, the school district will need to hold a truth-in-taxation hearing in August.