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Minutes - Mar 2024

Community Council Meeting

March 7, 2024

 

Attendees: Amanda King, Michele Arigot, Scott Elliott, Sara Heilig, Angie Francom, Jenni Taylor, and Brittany Mcconkie,

 

Counselor Report: 

  1. Registration went really well with Powerschool. Our Registrar, Wendy Kenney, did an amazing job at making it understandable for parents and students as they registered for next year. 
  2. Career day is coming up on March 20, 2024. 7th graders will be in sessions with presenters. 8th graders will be participating in Reality Town , 9th graders will be doing job shadows.
  3. This doesn’t impact the students' grade, but is a way to gauge students' knowledge. The students can get an F in the class, and pass this test and receive credit for the class.
  4. Edgenuity is being used to help credit recovery for students. This is being held every quarter to help students keep on top of credit recovery.
  5. The suggestion was made that when an email goes out from counseling, please be more specific in the title so parents understand what the balance of the email is and who it is for. 
  6. The suggestion was made to help teachers understand how to use PowerSchool and Canvas and more effective uses of these programs.

 

PTSA Report:

  1. The board has been nominated.
  2. PTSA have been selling concessions at home games this year. Things have gone well, but this may not continue next year.
  3. The suggestion was made to get information out to all people who are members of the PTSA, so that everyone is aware of what is going on. Also so that all members can be involved. 
  4. The suggestion was made to send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;,"type":"person"}">Scott Elliott so that he can send it out to all parents, so that everyone is aware of PTSA events.

 

Principals Report:

  1. Orion students and Mrs. Fisher, our drama teacher, will be performing in the musical Aladdin March 20, 21, 22, 23 (matinee) and 25.
  2. Band concert went well last night. The students did so well. The sound system needs work. 
  3. Choir concert will be held tonight at Orion.
  4. Girls basketball is going well. We are in 4th place. There are 2 games left. We have a good chance at going to the playoffs.
  5. Orion Vex teams did really well at the competition and qualified for nationals.
  6. Orion German Club and Drama department went to the Hale Center Theatre yesterday for the play Fiddler on the Roof
  7. Baseball clinic is going on right now. Tryouts will be held on March 11, 2024
  8. Orion LIA group attended a conference at Utah State university. They also went to Weber State University and performed during a conference. 
  9. Track Olympiad starts on March 11 and track starts on Thursday, March 14. 
  10. There will be a PTSA stomp held on Monday, March 18.

 

Trust Lands 2024-2025 

Goals were met last year, so we feel it would be beneficial to continue working toward these same goals. 

  1. The budgeted funds are $142,363 for 2024-25

A, Student ADvocate $42,530

B. English Buyout $12,000

C. Website $2000

D. Chromebook 1 to 1 $38,000

E. Chromebook repair. $5000

F. Substitutes for CFA days $6000

G.Licenses $14, 000

H. PLC Conference $10,000

I. PLC Conference $10,000

J. Books Lib/English $4000

K. Bloksi $3500

 

A motion was made to accept the proposed budget for 2024-2025 by Jenni Taylor

Brittany McConkie second the motion

All present were in favor of the motion



The question was asked how Bloksi fits into the Trust Land budget?

  1. It fits because teachers have the ability to monitor the sites the students in their classes are on.

 

Community Council Comments and Concerns

  1. Cafeteria Sound System:
  2. Water filling stations will be