February 1, 2023 – Minutes

 Mt. Jordan School Community Council

February 1, 2023 – Minutes

Welcome & call meeting to order/roll call.

Present – James Barron (Parent), Cassie Smith (Parent), Harmony Jones (Parent), Ryan Durant (Principal), Crystal Connors (Assistant Principal – Non-Voting), Whitney Bates (Staff – Non-Voting), Mary Hiebing (Voting – staff), Andrew Edtl (District 4 rep -Non-Voting)

Removed/Resigned: Brittany Donaldson (Parent), Tim Donaldson (Parent), Valeria Garcia (Parent)

1) September meeting minutes review and approval

• • Motion – James / 2nd Harmony

2) Business items:

• Verified online roster- accurate. Possible new members next month.
• Timeline
  • Next year Draft TSSP goals presented and Land trust items identified.
    • Looking at going to a growth goal biased on the targets set by the MI & RI.  Will be discussed with the district and BLT for feedback and other schools experiences.
  • Planned upcoming changes from last year:
    • • WICOR prep days- plan was for 2 but was not funded, next year to adjust the budget for funding 2 days.  High value for administration.
      • ½ FTE for focus on Reading and Math with SP-ED.

• Data review- TSSP/Land Trust
  • On Track- reviewed data.  Special Ed, Multilingual Learner largest groups below basic.  Overall last year to this year very similar trends.

• Budgets
  • Funding after school program- remains popular
  • Registration for AVID Summer Institute will be happening and showing on new budgets.  If extra budget allows, per past motion, could look at adding additional attendees.
  • 5-6th grade summer bridge

3) Counselor’s Report

• 8th grade CCR appointments- Results only about 50% parent involvement.  Councilors worked with all students on goals and transition information for high school
• Working with targeted students.
• Preparing for incoming 6th grade and outgoing 9th grade
• Jordan High Field Trip Feb 1st (today) for students

4) Faculty Report

• 5th grade students were greeted by NJHS, AVID Council, and the Student Council during 3rd period
• AVID Spirit Week and 6th & 8th grade field trip coming up
• AVID professional development  – PLC implementing more and new collaboration strategies
• D’s and F’s work strategy 1st Friday of the month
• MI & RI rewards – kids loved the “Wheel of Destiny” for treats/swag

5) Principal’s Report

• ThriveTime Life Skills Participation
  • The District is asking schools to try implementing.  MJMS reviewed modules – preparation is very involved to initiate a full trial, two lessons were selected and are planned to implement this year with feedback.

6) Other:

• Next meeting moved to Thursday March 9th due to council member conflicts and timing of spring break.  Motion – James / 2nd Harmony -None opposed Website was updated post meeting.

Harmony motion to dismiss February meeting, Mary to second.  Mr. Durant will notify if other items come up of council concern.

 

Next Meeting: March 9, 2023