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.

Tuesday is Election Day

Tuesday is the last day to cast your ballot and make your voice heard. Many of you have already voted during early voting, but those who haven't can still vote tomorrow. Polls open at 7:00 AM and remain open until 8:00 PM. DEA recommendations are posted on our web page. We encourage everyone to vote. Remember politicians determine education funding and set education policy.

Click to view DEA Recommendations

Click Here to Find Your Polling Location

Education Plan - Goals, strategies run on money

"Changes will require a substantial financial investment. More money isn't the complete solution, but continued underfunding is a big part of the problem," is the conclusion of an editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune today.

Read the complete editorial.

In Memory of Kathie Lee Dalton - School Board Member, Teacher, and Friend

School board member Kathie Lee Dalton passed away Monday, October 11. She served on the Davis School Board for 11 years and was running for reelection to the board.

You can read an article from the Ogden Standard Examiner for more information.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Layton Stake Center, 60 W. Gordon Ave., in Layton. Friends may visit family from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.

SL Tribune Article and Editorial

These two pieces from today's SL Tribune would be worth your time. Take a look.

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