House Approves the Spending of the Federal Jobs Money

Just before 2:30 PM on November 17, the Utah State House of Representatives voted 57 to 14 to accept the Congressional money approved in August. The Senate passed the resolution 2 hours later at 22 to 6. News will be forthcoming from the District and DEA.

DEA President Involved in UEA Activities

In addition to her duties in the DEA office and within the district, DEA President Susan Firmage is involved in activities throughout the state and nation. She was recently elected to serve as president of the Council of Local Presidents which meets several times a year on Saturday morning. This is a chance for local presidents from throughout the state to gather with UEA officers and staff to discuss current issues and activities. Susan is also asked to serve on many other committees and task forces by the UEA President. At the meeting on November 6, shown here, Susan directs the discussion of issues impacting teachers and education. One topic of discussion that day was the federal money now scheduled to be discusses at a special session of the Utah State Legislature this Wednesday, November 7.

Governor Call Special Session

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Veterans Day

November 11 is Veterans Day, observed in the United States in honor of veterans of the armed services and in commemoration of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. In 1954 it was renamed from Armistice Day and given the added significance of honoring veterans. DEA acknowledges all veterans on this day and particularly those veterans who are teachers.

Former DEA President and Staff Member Passes Away

Mary Ellen Leatham, former DEA President and lifelong advocate for students and educators, passed away Sunday, November 7. She was a mentor to many still working in DEA and the Davis School District. Her daughter Kathleen also served as DEA President and continues to teach at Crestview Elementary. Mary Ellen's obituary can be read by clicking here.

DEA Members Win at UEA Convention

During a faculty meeting on November 4, Susan Firmage presents Karen Sheets form Crestview Elementary with the grand prize from the UEA Convention, a Bose sound system.


Dorothy Hughes from Vae View Elementary also won a $100 gift certificate from Utah Idaho School Supply. Susan Firmage presented the certificate during a faculty meeting on November 5.

Incumbent School Board Members Reelected

Incumbent school board members Tamara Lowe and L. Burke Larsen have been reelected to the Davis School Board. After being sworn in at board meeting on Tuesday to complete Kathie Dalton's term, David Lovato was also elected. Kim Burningham was reelected to return to the Utah State School Board.

View results from around the state by clicking here.