South Sevier Middle School
Community Council
10/15/19, 3:15-4:00
Council Members in Attendance
Parents: Renate Anderson, Jaqueline Patterson, Cindy Riddle, Denisa Holcomb
School Representatives: Michelle Nielson, Paul McCormick, Gina Meacham
Council Members Not in Attendance
Parents: Becky Bastian, Libby Abraham
School Representatives: Bryce Twitchell
Welcome Back! SSMS is still working to be a people oriented school. It’s a never ending process.
Training Video
School Happenings
me2we>>>>>Building a Stronger Me!
August: Getting Ready to Build a Stronger Me January: I am Resilient
September: I am Positive Minded February: I will Focus on the Good
October: I am Proud March: I am Brave
November: I am Strong April: I am Willing to Try Hard Things
December: I am Focused May: I am Happy with Life
Credit Recovery
Failing grades in core classes
Student accountability of necessary skills for success
It’s not about the grade, but all about the skills!
Parent Teacher Conferences
October 31st
Braggin’ for Brownies and Raffle Drawings
One to One Technology
Every classroom equipped with chromebooks, ipads, or guaranteed access to computer labs
New Building!
Update on plans
Review 2019-2020 Budget
Questions/Concerns/Comments??
Next meeting set for Tuesday, January 22
South Sevier Middle School
Community Council
01/22/20
Council Members in Attendance
Parents: Jackie Patterson, Cindy Riddle, Renate Anderson, Libby Abraham, Becky Bastian
School Representatives: Bryce Twitchell, Paul McCormick, Michelle Nielson
Council Members Not in Attendance
Parents: all were in attendance
School Representatives: all were in attendance
School Happenings
Holiday Dance Program
Good Citizen’s Week
Kindness Week
Guest Presenter Hank Smith
Talent Show
Assessment Info
i-Ready Diagnostic Results
Students on track with yearly progress (or well beyond!)
Update On Current Plan
Planned Expenditures
Goal 1 $38,610 (salaries) ONGOING
Goal 2 $ 1,000 (me2we) DONE
Goal 3 $ 2,000 (transportation) 6th-Storytelling Festival/Thanksgiving Point
Goal 4 $ 4,200 (PLC Conference) 7th-Bryce Canyon
Total $45,810 8th-State Capitol/Natural History Museum
Ideas for Next Year’s Plan
Maintain Staffing??
.07 additional FTE needed for next year
What are our priorities?
Questions/Concerns/Comments??
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 18th
South Sevier Middle School
Community Council
03/18/20
Meeting held electronically
Council Members in Attendance
Parents: Becky Bastian, Libby Abraham, Cindy Riddle, Renate Anderson
School Representatives: Bryce Twitchell, Paul McCormick, Michelle Nielson
Council Members Not in Attendance
Parents: Jackie Patterson, Denisa Taylor
School Representatives: all members in attendance
School Happenings
*The construction process for the new school has started! Take a ride by the south end of the school and see the latest demolition project!
*Tiffany Obray (teaches 9th grade English at NSHS) has been hired as a language arts teacher. She will teach in either the 7th or 8th grade and Mrs. Coe will teach the other. This is to replace Mr. Lindgren as he needed to take a medical retirement shortly after the holiday season. He is doing well, but definitely missing being at school.
*Tonya Williams (teaches 5th grade at MES) has been hired as the 6th-grade language arts teacher. Mr. Twitchell is transferring to SSHS to teach 9th grade English. We are sad to lose him, but excited for his new adventure.
*School Dismissal: planned for 2-weeks
Proposals for 20-21 funding
*Maintain instructional assistants
*Maintain current staffing
*Supplement USTAR funding
*2-week credit recovery program
Total for all staffing costs $47,469
*Transportation costs for academic field trips
Total for transportation costs $ 2,000
Total for all proposals $49,469
All council members present gave a unanimous vote in favor of the proposals