Community Council Minutes 9/17/26
Call to Order: 3:22pm
Attending: Rod Hinck, Ashley DeMille, Janna Thalman, McKenzie Pollaehne, Tami Smith, Katie Utley, Kate Goble
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Welcome
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Video Trust Land Training
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Discussion about Trustlands and the role of the committee
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Minutes from 3/19/2026 reviewed and approved
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Rules of order adopted
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2026-2027 Trustlands Plan
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Goal Discussion
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Action Steps reviewed
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Distribution Needs reviewed
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Class size discussion
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Other action steps that may be utilized if other funds cover first action steps
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Review RISE Data
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Scores for the school reviewed
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District and state scores comparison
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How the scores connect to each individual student, and the goal to reach more students discussed
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There were quite a few students who were only one question away from being proficient on the test
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Questions about students taking the test seriously and if it had improved from the previous year
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Talking about the test early, help students be more comfortable with the RISE testing
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Motivation factors, and what is allowed in the test guidelines/rules
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Planned interventions to help students see their performance
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PLCs restructured to utilize data the best
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Increase collaboration, allow for follow-up, plan interventions, and look for areas of improvement
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Intervention structure discussed
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1 day a week, work with those that need re-teach
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Hired 2 additional Instructional assistants to allow teachers to have intervention options
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Concerns and positives discussed, such as curriculum and student buy-in
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Lots of praise from the committee about the teachers efforts and adjustments
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Elect chair and vice chair
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Janna Thalman nominated as Chair and unanimously elected
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Ashley DeMilled nominated as Vice Chair and unanimously elected
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Yearly Meetings Planned
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November 11th at 3:15
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February 11th at 3:15
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March 11th at 3:15
Adjourned: 4:02pm