The launch of the new school year has gone smoothly in the Uintah School District. According to Superintendent Mark Dockins, the district had no hiccups on the first days and while there are no solid numbers yet, enrollment is about where they hoped. “At the end of last year we had anticipated a flat enrollment, which means we start about where we finished in the spring,” explains Dockins. “At this point, that is pretty much true. We got our roll in and the kids from last school year showed up.” Another positive this school year is the district is starting the year with all teaching positions filled. There are a few aide positions open but this is the first year
in 3 years
that the district has started with all teacher positions filled. “We did have to reduce staffing but teachers who retired took care of that,” explains Dockins. “We also did have to do some shifting of teachers based on where we anticipated the numbers. It all went smoothly.”
