School Community Council:  Agenda and Minutes

Oct 9, 2024

11:30am (Main Office)

 

Welcome and Introductions

  • Welcome attendees
  • Introduce members and guests
    • Ryan Harris (Employee Member - Principal)
    • Coylene Brinkerhoff (Employee Member - Teacher) (Not Present)
    • Holly Nuttal (Parent Member - Certified)
    • Jodi Krahenbuel (Parent Member)
    • Heather Hallows (Parent Member)
    • Sherrie Foote (Parent Member)
    • Travis Henderson (Non Member - Assistant Principal)
  • Review Rules of Order 
    • Changes made to make the voting process compliant with state code. 
  • Share training videos
  • Motion to approve updated “Rules of Order”
    • Motion: Heather Hallows
    • Second:Sherrie
    • In favor: All
  • Vote Officer Roles:
    • Chair: Holly Nuttal
      • Motion: Heather Hallows
      • Second:Sherrie
      • In favor: All
    • Vice Chair: Sherrie Foote
      • Motion: Ryan Harris
      • Second: Heather Hallows
      • In favor: All
    • Secretary: Jodi K
      • Motion: Ryan Harris
      • Second: Heather Hallows
      • In favor: All

Approval of Previous Minutes

  • Review and discuss previous meeting minutes
  • Motion to approve minutes
    • Motion: Heather
    • 2nd: Sherrie
    • Approval: All

Principal's Report

  • Update on school achievements and goals
    • School Improvement plan and data reviewed 
    • Improving reading and student retention are top priorities
  • Discussion of any ongoing projects or initiatives
    • Locker rooms/gym (March 2025)
      • Optional Upgraded Seating
    • Auditorium (Summer 2026)
    • Rebrand
    • Shot/Discuss Pit
    • State service project funding
      • Update the NS on the hill
    • SRO Office (Moved to better serve students)
    • Auditorium speaker sponsored by Kim Robinson
  • Address any concerns or questions from the community

Curriculum and Instruction

  • Discussion of teaching methods and strategies
    • SBG in full swing
    • Pragmatic approach to helping the whole child
      • Each students has different needs/expectations 
  • Input on student learning and assessment
    • Where are we at with reading/writing?
      • This was a low spot for us. We are focusing on this and SBG should help improve skills as well.

School Climate and Safety

  • Discuss school climate and culture
  • Review safety procedures, protocols and improvements.
    • Vestibule and buzzer system
    • Radios
    • Situational Awareness
    • Guardians
  • Address any concerns or issues related to student behavior, well being or safety

Budget and Finance

  • Review current School Trustlands Plan
  • Discussion of any proposed changes or adjustments
  • Input on fundraising efforts and community involvement
    • Booster Club

New Business

  • Discuss any new items or topics that were not on the agenda
  • Set the agenda for the next meeting
    • Introduction of new plan
    • Review any needed changes/priorities
    • Update on safety changes

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn the meeting:
  • 1st: Ryan Harris
  • 2nd: Heather Hallows
  • In favor: All