Davis School District’s bond referendum was expected to pass with 90 percent of votes counted as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, with 18,580 casting favorable ballots and 11,422 voting against the bond.

Ask most farmers what we produce best here in Utah and they'll likely tell you it's alfalfa. The answer is actually, children. Utah is among the fastest growing states in the nation and that means we'll have more students to fit into the same number of schools unless we act now.

The Davis School District is particularly in need. Community support is needed now as the district asks to bond to provide facilities and equipment. Davis County voters, and I am one myself, should support the bond to best prepare our students to become the future workforce of our state.

LAYTON -- The 62-year-old choral director for Layton High School has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into accusations he had an inappropriate relationship with a female student.

Chris Williams, spokesman for Davis School District, confirmed Joseph Everton's paid leave status.