Category: Community Council

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting

Invitees: Curtis Jenson, Alishia Huefner, Kelly Adams, Rachel Ferre, Megan Clement, Mindi Allen, Nicole McDermott, and any interested patrons.

• Welcome – Curtis Jenson
• Formal election of Chair, Co-Chair
  • Chair: Kelly Adams
  • Co-Chair: Mindi Allen
• Approval of last meetings minutes – Kelly Adams
  • Megan Clement, Curtis Jenson
• Overview of Land Trust and Teacher Student Access Act (TSSA) – Curtis Jenson
  • Land Trust funding ranges between $70,000 – $140,000.
  • Tier 1 Instruction
  • Instructional Coaching
    • 2 teachers split the role of 1 teacher as a coach. Other teachers assist in coaching. All participate in an instructional coaching program.
    • Coaching assists teachers with meeting the goals set.
  • Discussed if any special funding considerations needed for COVID restrictions
    • Choir teacher found high reviewed masks which would cost ~$4,000 and is being reviewed.
    • Spent money for masks and water bottles for students since wouldn’t have access to drinking fountains.
  • TSSA
  • ~$137,000
  • Divided into 3 categories and spending is left up to the school (Professional Development, Other Needs)
  • Last year money was spent on Chromebooks to get 1:1
• Principal Update
  • Last year made adjustments to hire a PT Teacher for Match Dept to reduce that department class size.
  • Feedback from attendees:
    • Students are enjoying the free Elk Ridge gear. Used money normally allocated for School Store and money earned for reward system to align with COVID restrictions.
    • Parents appreciating involvement with activities such as in-school Orchestra concerts
• Counseling Center Update
  • Shout out to Mr. Jenson for his support and leadership during this uniquely difficult school year.
  • District has allowed for flexibility for household decisions for education, but has created challenges with scheduling.
  • Held Suicide Prevention with students. Broke out with each of the grades and had specific topics to differentiate with needs.
  • Feedback to include these kinds of updates in the weekly Skyalert emails.
• Confirm Schedule of Next Meeting – December 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting

Invitees: Curtis Jenson, Alishia Huefner, Kelly Adams, Rachel Ferre, Megan Clements, Mindi Allen, Nicole McDermott, and any interested patrons.
Welcome – Curtis Jenson
Election of Chair, Co-Chair – Curtis Jenson
Approval of last meetings minutes – New Chair
Overview of Land Trust and Teacher Student Access Act (TSSA) – Curtis Jenson
Principal Update – Curtis Jenson
Counseling Center – Alishia Huefner
Confirm Schedule of Next Meeting

April 2, 2020 – Time: 6:00pm

In Attendance

Maragaret Hess, Principal Curtis Jensen, Alishia Huefner, Sonja Delaney, Angela Ross, Kimberly Wimmer, Beckie Bearden

Movement of Meeting

Because of COVID restrictions, the meeting originally scheduled for March 25th was delayed to April 6, 2020, via Zoom.

Land Trust Plan 2020-21

Goal is to focus on improving Tier 1 Instruction, which is every day teaching for most students, in academic areas. Current measurement used by the state were discussed and how they relate to action plan steps. Focus will continue to be on instructional coaches and aides, and leadership, climate & culture committees. Approval will require everyone going online.

Principal Update

Online learning was the topic of an email that went out to parents with a survey regarding the work their kids are doing. Responses showing students spending 3-6 hours on average per day doing schoolwork. Teachers are putting information on Google classroom or Canvas and are reaching out personally to students who haven’t turned in anything. So far 300 Chromebooks have been checked out by students. Office is open 8 am to 1 pm for pickup of items from classes in the front foyer. 

Counseling Center

Arena scheduling tutorial for 9th graders coming and hope to have Arena Scheduling open April 28, but it may change. Emails from counselors should be going out to those that had PCCR meetings scheduled. Mental health is especially important and students should be encouraged to reach out. Focus on physical distance, not social distance. Trying to figure out how to still do Student of the Month. 

Motion to adjourn was made by Curtis Jensen, seconded by Beckie Bearden, and unanimously approved.

Wednesday, February 26,2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Library/Media Center

Invitees: Curtis Jenson, Margaret Hess, Alishia Huefner, Michael LaBounty, Angela Ross, Sonja Delaney, Alishia Huefner

• Welcome – Michael LaBounty
• Approval of Minutes– Angela Ross
• Prinicpal Update – Curtis Jenson
• Approval of Safe Walking Route Plan- Curtis Jenson
• Approval for next year’s Land Trust Plan- Curtis Jenson
• Counseling Center – Alishia Huefner
  • Job interviews for students
  • Registration for next school year
  • Female empowerment group
  • Monthly service activity
  • 9th grade PCCR
• Schedule next meeting

February 26, 2020

Time: 6:00pm

In Attendance

Michael LaBounty, Angela Ross ,Principal Curtis Jensen Kim Wimmer, Margaret Hess, Beckie Bearden ,Alishia Huefner, James LaBounty

Movement of Meeting

Because of other events at Elk Ridge, the meeting originally scheduled for February 16th was delayed to February 26, 2020. 

Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes from the December 11, 2019, meeting was made by Margaret Hess. The motion was seconded by Alishia Huefner. Minutes were unanimously approved.

Principal Update

There is a plan to expand ALPS teaching to include classes at additional schools. Elk Ridge will move to add approximately 75 students, or 3 classes, to include English, science and social studies. Math will be tested separately. The school has been provided extra FTE for teachers. Master Schedules are being created with the district office for next year’s registration. 

SNAP Plan

The new SNAP plan dated January 16, 2020, was reviewed and approved. The main issues addressed were East of 4000 West between Skye Drive and 9000 South, East of 4000 West between Skye Drive and 10200 South, West of 4000 West, East of 4000 West and south of 10200 South. Concerns include upcoming construction on 10400 South that moves traffic to 9800 South in front of the school, especially with only one exit that backs up the whole parking lot. UDOT.utah has intersection updates. Motion to approve SNAP plan was made by Michael LaBounty and seconded by Beckie Bearden. Motion unanimously approved. 

Land Trust Plan

Utah School Report Cards are to represent increases in English, math & science. Data is analyzed within same group as well as grade to grade. Plan for Teacher Student Success Act (TSSA) to be submitted in March. The Land Trust Plan will also be finalized for review in March.

Counseling Center

Job interviews for the 9th graders went well, with 51 people helping students. 7th grade registration emails are a great way to contact the counselors. The female empowerment group is working with a liason from the district office. The monthly service activity focused on treats for teachers and knit loom hats. 9th grade PCCR focused on Utah Futures website.

Next Meeting

March 25, 2020, at 6:00p.m. 

Motion to adjourn was made by Curtis Jensen, seconded by Beckie Bearden, and unanimously approved. 

Wednesday, February 24, 2020

Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting

Invitees: Curtis Jenson, Alishia Huefner, Kelly Adams, Rachel Ferre, Megan Clements, Mindi Allen, Nicole McDermott, and any interested patrons.

• Welcome – Curtis Jenson
• Approval of last meetings minutes – Kelly Adams
• Principal Update – Curtis Jenson

• Counseling Center – Alishia Huefner
  • 9th grade
    • PCCR, high school registration information
    • Career curriculum plans
    • 9th JATC/Bingham CTE/job interview
• 7th grade
  • Career Day
• 8th grade
  • Job Shadow

Confirm Schedule of Next Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Library/Media Center

Invitees: Curtis Jenson, Margaret Hess, Alishia Huefner, Michael LaBounty, Angela Ross, Sonja Delaney, Alishia Huefner, Beckie Bearden

● Welcome – Michael LaBounty
● Approval of Minutes– Angela Ross
● Principal Update – Curtis Jenson
● TSSA and Land Trust- Curtis Jenson
● SNAP Plan- Curtis Jenson
○ Walking route plan
● Counseling Center – Alishia 8th grade PCCRs
○ 7th grade Career Day
○ 8th grade Job Shadow
○ 8th grade JATC assembly & CTSO workshops
● Schedule next meeting

December 11, 2019

Time: 6:00pm

In Attendance

Michael LaBounty, Principal Curtis Jensen, Margaret Hess, Alishia Huefner, Angela Ross, Sonja Delaney, James LaBounty, Chris LaBounty

Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes from the October 9, 2019, meeting was made by Michael LaBounty. The motion was seconded by Curtis Jensen. Minutes were unanimously approved.

Principal Update

The student body officers had the opportunity to report to the school board on the programs they are supporting for a positive school culture. The programs they chose include angel tree for Christmas, breakfast club and village kids. They also want to work toward having the Wapiti store open during breakfast club so kids have more opportunities to turn in tickets for rewards.

TSSA and Land Trust

New teachers are benefiting from the instructional coaching.

Standard based grading is becoming best practices across the country and teachers are working toward implementing the 4 point scale grading. Standard based grading represents mastery education where students can be evaluated to show a level of mastery before moving on to subsequent information. Without “mastery” the student is given additional support to attain the level needed to move on. One resource for teachers has been Marzano Standard Based Grading – Professional Learning Communities that Work.

SNAP Plan

The SNAP Plan dated 2/12/19 was circulated. The main concerns were discussed; those being not enough light at 9800 South and Elk View Drive, multiple commercial entrances along the walking path of River Heights Drive, and the upcoming UDOT work on 104th and Bangerter.

The improvements made in the Elk Ridge’s parking lot with the sidewalk and more controlled driving paths seem to be making things safer at the school.

Counseling Center

8th grade PCCR’s – the assigned times to meet with students and their parents seem to be working well. It has gone back and forth from groups at night to individuals appointments.
7th grade Career day – need about 90 total volunteers to come in and describe what they do for their jobs; they will present 3 times
8th grade Job Shadow – students will be excused when they complete information about what they did during the day
9th grade JATC assembly and CTSO Workshops – hoping to get longer sessions with potential hands-on experiences

Next Meeting

February 19, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.
Was rescheduled to February 26, because of scheduling with something at the middle school.

Motion to adjourn was made by Michael LaBounty, seconded by Sonja Delaney, and unanimously approved.

Attach: SNAP

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Library/Media Center

Invitees: Curtis Spencer, Margaret Hess, Alishia Huefner, Marianne Dwyer, Jenn Zollinger, Angela Ross, Beckie Bearden, Kimberlee Wimmer, Sonja Delaney, Michael LaBounty, and any interested parents.

• Welcome – Michael LaBounty
• Approval of last meetings minutes – Jenn Zollinger
• Welcome and introduction of our new principal – Curtis Spencer
• Land Trust and Teacher Student Access Act (TSSA) – Curtis Spencer
• Principal Update – Curtis Spencer
• Counseling Center – Alishia Huefner
  • Suicide Prevention presentations
  • 7th grade Meet and Greet
  • 7th grade Career Day
  • 8th grade Job Shadow
  • 9th grade Resumes and Job Interviews
  • 9th grade Welcome to High School presentations
• Election for new Co-Chair
• Schedule next meeting

In Attendance

Michael LaBounty, Sonja Delaney, Margaret Hess, Alishia Huefner
Angela Ross, Kimberly Wimmer, James LaBounty, Principal Cutis Jensen

Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2019, meeting was made by Margaret Hess. The motion was seconded by Michael LaBounty. Minutes were unanimously approved.

Welcome and Introduction of new Principal

Curtis Jensen is a former assistant principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle School. He moved here from Idaho. His wife is a nurse.

Land Trust and Teacher Student Access Act (TSSA)

The legislature has approved new funding for schools to go towards instructional coaching. New model gives schools a report card, with goal to increase 1 point in tested subjects. Plans developed by schools, and plan was submitted last week for approval. Once approved, funds will be made available. Funds are in addition to current School LAND Trust funds.

Goals of the plan are to use a majority of the money to support teachers becoming endorsed at instructional coaching and paying for subs during training. In addition to credentials, specialty coaching and digital learning will be available to teachers. A small portion of funds would go to school initiatives helping support systems of students.

Principal Update

School moving toward standards-based grading, with teachers establishing which objectives should be taught. Proficiency scales will be based on a 1-4 scale, with 1 being below basic understanding of objective and 4 being advanced mastery of an objective. Focus to be on content not grade, but conversion of scale to grades being established. Language Arts is currently using. Ft. Herriman Middle School has sample proficiency skills.

Other school initiatives promoting a positive school culture include:

• Breakfast club – students are called by random selection down for Chick-fil-a breakfast to give feedback, ideas, teacher shout outs, safety concerns, etc.
• Village Kids – students referred by parent, teacher or friend to be watched over by team of teachers and counselors. A 0-3 rating given to each situation to help monitor amount of attention/check-in desired for each student.

Counseling Center

Suicide prevention presentations have started. Career focus is beginning, with November 20 being career day for 7th graders, and job shadow for 8th graders. January 30 will be when 9th graders learn about resumes and job interviews instead of Biz Town. PCCR’s will begin for 8th graders, which will be individual meetings being set up with parents instead of group meetings like last year.

Election of Co-Chair & Secretary

Jenn Zollinger will be unable to act as secretary for the 2019 -20 school year. A motion to elect Margaret Hess as co-chair and Angela Ross as secretary was made by *, seconded by *, and unanimously approved.

Next Meeting

December 11, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.

Motion to adjourn was made by Angela Ross, seconded by Kimberly Wimmer, and unanimously approved.