Superintendent

Email Gina Butters

Gina D. Butters is a "home-grown product" of Weber School District, having graduated from Bonneville High School. She went on to attend the University of Utah where she earned her Bachelor Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Psychology, and Master of Education degree in Educational Studies. She began her career in Weber School District in 1992 as a teacher at Roy High School. She taught for two years at RHS and another 11 years at Fremont High School, and coached girls’ basketball at both schools. Butters earned her Administrative/Supervisory Certification from Utah State University. In 2005, she was appointed as an administrative intern and served in that capacity for one year at Roy High School. Butters served the next two years as an assistant principal - one year at Roy High School and one year at Bonneville High School. In 2008, she was named the principal of North Ogden Junior High School. Butters served two years in this capacity and was then appointed principal of Roy High School, where she spent six years. While serving as principal at Roy High, Butters was a team leader in the Roy Cone Project. In 2016, Butters moved to the district office, where she spent three years as the Student Services Director and the last three years as the Secondary Education Executive Director. She has also served on many other community-oriented task forces and committees. During her 30-year career, she has received multiple honors including the prestigious Huntsman Excellence in Education Award. Butters is a focused, optimistic leader centered in the whole-child approach to education. She is a strong communicator, experienced educator, and passionate advocate for all children. Her student-first philosophy inspires confidence and trust. In February 2022, Gina Butters was named as the 15th Superintendent of Weber School District. The district comprises 45 schools which serve over 33,000 students throughout Weber County. It is the 8th largest school district in the state of Utah.

President

Email Paul Widdison

Paul Widdison represents Weber School District Precinct #4 which includes Hooper and the communities of western Weber County. He was born and raised in Hooper and attended Weber County Schools graduating from Roy High School. He attended Weber State College and has worked for 35 years in the Aerospace industry on several programs including the Space Shuttle, Peacekeeper and Minuteman missiles, and currently on the next generation SLS program. He was awarded NASA’s “Silver Snoopy” from the Astronaut Corps recognizing his contribution to successful manned space flight. He represents Weber School District on the Board of Directors for the Ogden-Weber Technical College, and also serves on the WSD Audit and Insurance committees. He lives in Hooper with his wife Debbie. They have four children and five grandchildren. Mr. Widdison brings extensive knowledge and experience in STEM related fields and business.

Jurisdiction: Precinct #4 which includes Hooper and the communities of western Weber County

Vice President

Email Jon Ritchie

Jon Ritchie represents patrons in Weber School District Precinct #7, which includes a portion of Roy City and a small portion of unincorporated Weber County. He has served on the Board of Education since 2003 during which time he was Board Vice President from 2009-2017 and was appointed as Board President in October of 2017. During his tenure he has served on a variety of committees, including the Audit Committee and the Capital Improvement Committee. Mr. Ritchie attended Weber schools and graduated from Roy High School. He attended Weber University in the Emergency Medical Services field and received his EMT certification in 1981. He began his career with Roy City Fire Department in 1984 as a Firefighter/EMT and was later promoted to Captain, Deputy Chief and was named Roy City Fire Chief in 2000. He has served in leadership capacities on county and state fire association boards. He generously volunteers his time in his community, church and with community councils in area schools. He is married to the former Jane Woodall and they have four daughters. Mr. Ritchie brings to the Board outstanding leadership skills, is diligent in fulfilling his responsibilities, and has a keen sense of community involvement.

Jurisdiction: Precinct #7, which includes a portion of Roy City and a small portion of unincorporated Weber County

Board Member

Email Douglas Hurst

Douglas Hurst of Washington Terrace, Utah represents Weber School District Precinct #5 which includes Riverdale and a portion of Washington Terrace. He was elected to the Board of Education in 2008. He currently serves on the district Audit Committee which oversees district financial matters and the Capital Improvement Committee which advises in the purchase, sale or maintenance of district property as well as other improvements in district facilities. Mr. Hurst attended Ogden City Schools graduating from Ogden High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting with a minor in Banking & Finance from Weber State University in 1972. He has had a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant and is also a licensed contractor for residential construction. He is married to the former Kathleen Flannery and together they have four children and seven grandchildren. Mr. Hurst brings to the Board a valuable expertise and knowledge in all financial areas.

Jurisdiction: Precinct #5 which includes Riverdale and a portion of Washington Terrace

Board Member

Email Janis Christensen

Elected in 2014, Janis Christensen is a long-time resident of North Ogden, serving Weber School District, Precinct 6, which includes an eastern portion of North Ogden and all of Ogden Valley. She represents Weber School District on the Ogden Valley Park and Recreation Committee and the Utah School Boards Association Board of Directors. Educated in parochial schools in the Midwest, Mrs. Christensen received a Bachelor of Science degree in English, with minors in Education and Communications, from the University of Minnesota. As a former educator, she was a Title I instructor and focused on the areas of her training, pursuing additional studies in English as a Second Language. Her teaching career included opportunities in Minnesota, Michigan, California and Utah public schools. Mrs. Christensen and her husband Allen have 5 sons and a daughter--all graduates of Weber School District schools. They are grandparents of 23 children, all of whom will attend Utah schools and 8 of whom will be Weber District students. During the 20 years her children were in school, she worked diligently and effectively as a member and officer of her local PTA. She is a strong advocate for families, having served with the conservative organization, United Families International, as a lobbyist for family values at the United Nations in New York City and its sister facility in Geneva, Switzerland. Doing so, she has become keenly aware of the importance of the involvement of families in the administrative process if we are to achieve the best possible education for all Weber District students. As a volunteer staff member for the past 10 years at the Utah State Senate, she highly encourages citizens who want the best for Utah’s children to be aware and involved in the legislative process as it relates to Education in Utah. Due to her professional background, her lobbyist and legislative experiences, and her role as a motivated mother and grandmother, Janis Christensen brings a unique and valuable perspective and strength to the Weber School Board.

Jurisdiction: Precinct 6, which includes an eastern portion of North Ogden and all of Ogden Valley

Board Member

Email Bruce Jardine

Bruce Jardine represents Weber School District Precinct 3, which includes the communities of South Ogden and Uintah. He was appointed to the school board in September of 2017. He was born and raised in Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomond High School. A long-time resident of Weber County, he and his wife Diane have raised three children and have eight grandchildren. As president and owner of Lynn Woodward Electric, he brings over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Mr. Jardine has outstanding leadership skills and believes in the strength of young people. He recently returned from a three-year religious mission for his church where he had responsibility for over 600 individuals. He is a strong advocate for families and education and recognizes the value of learning as children progress and contribute in society. He is committed to making a positive contribution in our community and the development of children.

Jurisdiction: Precinct 3, which includes the communities of South Ogden and Uintah

Board Member

Email Jan Burrell

Jan Burrell was elected as a new board member and represents Precinct 2, deeply dedicated to the Roy community she calls home. She comes with a 41 year professional background in education and the issues, concerns and policies that address the needs of today's youth. Her experience includes recognition of varied curriculum delivery models, a solid grasp of mental health needs and the growing demands of our diverse communities. As a first generation college graduate, she credits her desire to serve to parents who recognized the vision and value of public education.

Jurisdiction:  Precinct 2, Roy community and some surrounding areas

Board Member

Email Kelly Larson

Kelly Larson resides in Pleasant View, Utah and represents Weber School District Precinct #1 which includes all of Pleasant View, a portion of Plain City, Farr West, Harrisville and North Ogden. Ms. Larson graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s in Humanities and minor in Business Management, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She has been active in the PTA/PTSA in all her children’s schools for over ten years. She served as PTSA President at Weber High and Orion Junior High, Weber Council PTA President (3 years), Region 2 PTA Secretary, and currently a member of the Utah PTA Legislative Advocacy Committee and Education Commission, and served a two-year term on Weber High’s Community Council. Kelly has been married 24 years to Wade Larson and has four children. 

Jurisdiction: Precinct #1 which includes all of Pleasant View, a portion of Plain City, Farr West, Harrisville and North Ogden