Category: Community Council

Official minutes- Monday, April 17, 2023

Present: Kristy Ives (KI), Curtis Jenson (CJ), Jennifer Ngatuvai (JN), Stephanie Rich (SR), Lindy Christensen (LC), Marilyn Richards (MR), Liz Bowden (LB)

Meeting opened at by 4:12 by KI

Minutes from February 27th meeting will be sent to members for approval. 

Discussion was held on Safe Walking Route- Two main plans were suggested one involving SJ Parkway/Redwood Road and the other involving our parking lot. CJ showed drone footage and shared the city’s plan to extend the sidewalk north along 27th W. MR requested CJ contact Scott Thomas in Aux Services for the plan.

CJ led discussion on portables and teachers retiring. We are having two portables moved to another school. We also discussed teacher movement within the building.

LB gave a report on the counseling department’s target goal of raising the GPA of 8th/9th grade Hispanic students.  Goal was to increase student GPA’s 10%.  Interventions were put in place by the counseling department. Student GPA’s increased 23%. 

CJ shared 0-4 scale momentum for next year. JN appreciates the drive to get everyone on the same page. 

KI thanked CJ for the smooth checkout process for Freshman sports this year. 

Meeting adjourned at 5:12 with motion by JT; 2^nd by LC .

–Stephanie Rich

South Jordan Middle School

SCC Secretary

Our agenda for the final SCC meeting of the year includes:

• Safe Walking Routes Update
• Parking Lot Review
• Staffing Updates
• Counseling Center Updates

SCC 2-27-23.docx

Official minutes- Monday, February 27, 2023
Present: Kristy Ives (KI), Curtis Jenson (CJ), Jennifer Ngatuvai (JN), Stephanie Rich (SR), Lindy Christensen (LC), Tracy Miller (TM), Marilyn Richards (MR), Jessica Tenney (JT), Sara Nichols (SN), Spencer Young (SY)

Absent: Jessica Tenney
Meeting opened at by 4:06 by KI

Discussion was held on Safe Walking Route- Two main plans were suggested one involving SJ Parkway/Redwood Road and the other involving our parking lot. CJ will look for the amended plan noted by MR on amendment of parking lot to better utilize the space. There is a meeting tomorrow with the city to further discuss Safe Walking Routes.

Minutes from November 14th meeting will be sent to members for approval.

CJ led discussion of Proposed Land Trust Plan.(PLT) CJ explained the growth and achievement percentages. The overall goal is 1% growth but Math will be a specific target for 1% growth over the upcoming year. We will look at restructuring the PROWL program to help us achieve our goals. There is an interest in teachers being more available for help before/after school. An Edficiency style program is being looked into to provide teacher/student support to make PROWL, our advisory period, beneficial for all.

SN suggested we need consistency as an institution from 7th-9th grades. There is a lack of stability for students. LC noted research shows the impact on education was more severe due to Covid than it was for Hurricane Katrina.

PLT focuses on coaching, lead mentor help, an additional part time counselor and lower class sizes in math. We need to get educators sharing and talking to help improve instruction for all. Budget is approximately $176,000. KI and SN both said the plan has the potential to impact all students and is specific to the school. TM added she likes the lower class sizes in math. KI moved to approve the PLT plan, SN seconded. PLT plan was unanimously approved by the committee.

CJ led discussion of TSSA plan. We have used this to help with professional development and school initiatives ie: Chromebooks, computers, staff and student wellness rooms, honor roll/student of the month, school culture items, response to intervention training, additional staffing concerns.

KI led discussion of ParentGuidance.org and the resources they offer. We will look into placing it on the school website and providing training to parents so they are aware. LC asked if we think a parent night on this topic would be beneficial. CJ will

check with the district to see if this can be added to the website for easier parent access.

JN asked a question about school security and how are we keeping track of doors being closed when they should be. CJ will check into this and report back. TM asked what could be done differently? JN suggested there be better alarms to address the safety problems.

CJ presented on the counseling center update, Job Shadow day and the PCCR’s. Next meeting will be Monday, March 20 at 4:00pm.
Meeting adjourned at 5:32 with motion by MR; 2nd by SN .

–Stephanie Rich
South Jordan Middle School SCC Secretary

Monday, February 27, 2023, at 4:00 pm
Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Review/Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting
3. Follow-up on walking routes
4. Lands Trust/TSSA Plan
5. JPAC Update
6. Counseling Center Update
7. SOJO update
8. Next Meeting: Monday, March 20, 2023, @ 4:00 pm
   Adjourn

Official Minutes for SCC 11/14/22

Reviewed and approved previous meeting’s minutes.

Reviewed school safety and digital citizenship plans.

Reviewed PBIS and SBG progress. Reviewed test scores from RISE and ASPIRE.

Requested feedback on draft items for TSSA and Land Trust Plans.

Reviewed Safe Walking Routes plan.

Adjourned.

SOJO SCC Agenda

November 14th, 2022

Welcome

Review/Approve Minutes from Last meeting

Review School Safety/Digital Citizenship Plan

Review the Positive Behavior’s Plan

Review Grading

Review Test Scores

Draft Next Years Lands Trust Plan

Counseling Center Updates

SOJO Update

Next Meeting: TBD

South Jordan Middle School Community Council

Official minutes- Monday, October 3, 2022

Present: Kristy Ives (KI), Curtis Jenson (CJ), Jennifer Ngatuvai (JN), Stephanie Rich (SR), Lindy Christensen (LC), Tracy Miller (TM), Marilyn Richards (MR), Jessica Tenney (JT), Sara Nichols (SN)

Absent: None

Meeting opened at 4:20 by CJ

Motion by JN to approve KI as chair for the 2022-2023 school year; 2^nd by SN; approved. Motion by KI to approve JN as vice-chair for the 2022-2023 school year; 2^nd by SN; approved. Motion by LC to approve SR as secretary for the 2022-2023 school year; 2^nd by SN; approved.

CJ led discussion of Land Trust plan; SN questioned how we measure effectiveness of monies spent on goals.  CJ responded with RTI and PLC data and conversations.

CJ led discussion of TSSA plan. SN suggested leading indicators need to be reviewed. CJ introduced the Panorama protocol to the panel.  Growth data will be added to the plan. It was mentioned due to Covid many students are struggling with “How to do school” and thus students lack the ability to be successful. KI stated attitude is key. JN and SN mentioned we need to implement more consistency in departments from teacher to teacher. CJ said the goal is to have departments on the same page in regard to SBG and deadlines. KI mentioned 9^th grade should be housed in the middle school. MR and TM agreed but there is not the space to do so. A discussion was held as to how to make SBG more consistent. TM stated the goal is to have SBG fully implemented in all middle schools by the 2023-2024 school year. SR explained SBG in the same manner as the 7^th grade students were taught it. SN asked how we can help accomplish the goals we have set. Since both plans have been previously approved there was not a motion for approval. SR pointed out there are some adjustments to be made with teacher names and CJ said there are some to be made in regards to dollar amounts as well.  Changes will be made and reviewed prior to the next meeting and testing data will be added as soon as it is available.

It was moved by JN to change the November meeting to 11/14 at 4:00pm 2^nd by SN.

Next meeting will be November 14 at 4:00. 

Meeting adjourned at 5:32 with motion by JN; 2^nd by SN.

–Stephanie Rich

South Jordan Middle School

SCC Secretary

It’s that time of year again, and we’re looking at our first community council meeting of the year. Thank you all so much for being willing to serve on our council. Mrs. Johnson had a tentative schedule for the year laid out for our meetings. The dates are:

• Oct 3
• Nov 28
• Feb 6
• Mar 20

We can adjust those if needed once we meet. We’ve got it scheduled for 3:30 pm here in the main office conference room. Let me know if that is a conflict for any of you and we can work out a new time. I’ll include that in our next Skylert on Monday, so just try to let me know by then.

You can find an overview of what timelines all community councils are held attached to this email. You can also see an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a council here. 

If you are interested in being our chair for this year, there are two options for an online training:

• September 28, 2022 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Zoom Link)
• September 29, 2022 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Zoom Link)

In our first meeting on October 3rd, we’ll tentatively plan on:

• Electing a chair, someone to take minutes, etc.
• Review Land Trust, TSSA, and Safe Walking Route Plans
• Discuss any concerns from council members or staff
• Review dates for upcoming meetings

We’ve had a lower turnout in terms of applications this year despite advertising at Back-to-School Night, Skylerts, social media, PTSA, and our website, and so I’ve been looking into the rules about ratios of staff to parents and so forth. We have four parent volunteers, and three staff volunteers. This means that one of our staff members won’t be able to be a voting member, although they are still welcome to attend like anyone else in our school community. We can work that all out in our first meeting when we elect a chair and other positions.