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Minutes - May 2018

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 2, 2018

 

Present: Prascilla Cook, Emily DeVries, Chris Earnest, Angie Francom, Krissy Hales, Aimee Williams, Jaclyn Wintle, Heather Woodland

 

Welcome: Angie Francom

 

Minutes from last meeting were looked over by members.

 

Counseling Data Project was reviewed and explained by Ms. Earnest

  1. Explanation of Credit Recovery program, students within 15% of passing are eligible, requirements of work and 10 days to complete work after teacher grades are posted.
  2. 66 F’s qualified for credit recovery 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters.
  3. 23 F’s were changed, 43 F’s not changed.
  4. 30  9th grade students qualified over the 3 quarters and 14 students took advantage of the credit recovery program.
  5. Counselors have met and are currently meeting with all 9th graders and their parents to discuss credit recovery. Outside options are North Ridge Learning Center, APEX, and Utah Online.
  6. Weber Online credit recovery should be in place this fall and will take the place of APEX.

 

New teacher hires:

Clark Andersen- Physics

Marian Doman- History

Kody Euteneier- Orchestra

Jenna Farnsworth- Math

Auri Jackson- English

Timothy Owens- Special Ed

*In process of hiring replacement for current math teacher Matt Patterson who is leaving our district.*

 

Review School Improvement Plan

Adjustments of expenditures discussed as academic student advocate and 1 teacher buyout need to come out of TrustLand monies. A motion to approve the amended plan was made by Angie Francom and a second by Krissy Hales, all present were in favor to approve.

School Improvement Plan Changes

Goal #1

  • Professional and Technical services: Academic Student Advocate to work with off track and academically struggling students $19,750, 1 teacher buyout period in English $10,000, student and teacher resources Web Page development committee $2200, and summer library hours for librarian $300.
  • Transportation/Admission/Per Diem/Site Licenses: Conference costs, transportation, Per Diem $2500.
  • General Supplies:  Miscellaneous teacher classroom items such as mini whiteboards, materials for meetings, and posters for classrooms $500.
  • Textbooks: Novels for English $3500, US History books $150, and student workbooks for health classes $2160.
  • Library Books: Additional books for the library $3000
  • Technology Related Hardware/Software: 4 microphone/speaker systems for classrooms @ $1500 per system = $6000.
  • Software: Purchase ALEKs licenses for every student $5000.
  • Equipment (Computer Hardware, Instruments, Furniture): 2 Portable Chromebook labs (40 Chromebooks) for math department @ $9000 each, 2 Chromebook carts @ $1205, Chromebook leases for labs ‘17-18’ @ $15,000, 5 projectors @ $1000 each, 1 Smart board X855 @ $2700.
  • Total Expenditures for Goal #1  $98,170.

 

Goal #2

  • Professional and Technical Services: Substitute pay for 2 Collaborative Team planning days for every every teacher $10,000.

 

Total Expenditures of Goals 1 & 2 = $108,170.

 

TrustLand monies for ‘18-19’ = $109,991

Total Expenditures: = $108,170

Estimated Carry Over to 2019-2020 = $1,821



Discussion on Council Seats

Angie Francom will continue as council president next year. Aimee Williams and Krissy Hales seats are vacated and will need to be filled next fall.




SAGE Testing

Question was asked how testing was going and if more help is needed. Heather Woodland provided dates we need more help.

 

Other Questions:

1- Emily DeVries asked if seminary will be taught 7th period and Ms. Earnest explained it is not as too many students miss it for activities. Seminary personnel have asked for it not be scheduled 7th. Mrs. DeVries asked if specific classes will be available 7th period, such as PE, as they are easier to make up. Ms. Earnest explained the process of running the schedule and not forcing too many classes.

2- Question asked if PTSA has funds to help purchase 18 Chromebooks @ $227 each for a total of $4, 086. Heather Woodland and Angie Francom will follow through with this.

 

Council members were thanked by Ms. Earnest for their service this year and were given a small treat in appreciation.

 

Meeting adjourned.