Overview
The School Community Council (SCC) works to use School Land Trust funds to improve learning for all students. In addition, our council discusses current issues facing our school and acts as an advisory committee for our counselor. The council is composed of parents, teachers, and administrators.
Resources
- Agendas and Minutes
- Rules of Order and Procedures
- School Trustland Plan 2022-23
- TSSP
2023-24 Meeting Schedule
September 28, 2023 |
December 19, 2023 |
March 5, 2024 |
April 16, 2024 |
Invitation to Serve
All parents are invited to serve on the School Community Council. As a member, you have a direct influence on how funds are spent. Elections for the council are held in August prior to the start of school. The announcement of elections is sent home with the back-to-school packet. Information about filing for an open position can be found on this website under election procedures.
Election Procedures
Every year, about half of the seats on the council are up for reelection. All parents with students attending our school are invited to join the council in August. Parents can not work more than six hours at the school and hold a parent position on the council. If more parents would like to be on the council than there are spots, an election is held. Teachers nominate their peers to fill open teacher positions on the council. If a parent or teacher leaves the council before the end of their term, the parent group or teacher group of the council selects a parent/teacher to fill the spot. Council members serve for two years. Members may serve up to three consecutive terms. If you are interested in serving on the council please contact the front office prior to Back to School Night each year.
Community Council Members for 2023-24
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David McNaughtan, Principal david.mcnaughtan@wasatch.edu |
David Kingg, Chair david.kingg@wasatch.edu |
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Nathan Lines, Vice Chair |
Duke Di Stefano |
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Breanne Dedrickson |
Megan Curran |
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Breanna Quinn |
Kristen Blum |
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Colleen Tolles |
Melanie Seus |
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Brigham Tomco |
Adam Johnson |
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Lori Crook |
Rob Willardson |
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Shauna Goates |
Lauren Jennings |
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Stephanie Prather |
Kathy Hayter |
Rules of Order & Procedure
Rules of Order and Procedure
To promote ethical behavior and civil discourse each council member shall:
- Attend council meetings on time and prepared
- Make decisions with the needs of students as the main objective
- Listen to and value diverse opinions
- Be sure the opinions of those you represent are included in discussions
- Expect accountability and be prepared to be accountable
- Act with integrity
Rules of Procedure:
All meetings are open to the public and the public is welcome to attend.
The agenda of each upcoming meeting with draft minutes of the prior meeting will be made available to all council members at least one week in advance, will be posted on the school website and made available in the main office. The agenda will include the date, time and location of the meeting.
Minutes will be kept of all meetings, prepared in draft format for approval at the next scheduled meeting. (required)
The council will prepare a timeline for the school year that includes due dates for all required reporting and other activities/tasks that the council agrees to assume or participate in. The timeline will assist in preparation of agendas to be sure the council accomplishes their work in a timely manner.
The council consists of the principal, two school employee(s) who are elected in even years, one school employee(s) who is/are elected in odd years, and six parent members, half of whom are elected in even years and half in odd years. In the event there is a tie vote in an election, the principal shall flip a coin to determine the outcome. (Size of the council should be determined by the council, but councils are required to consist of the principal, at least one school employee, and at least four parents with a two-parent majority on the council. Elections are required to be staggered)
The chair conducts the meetings, makes assignments and requests reports on assignments. In the absence of the chair the vice-chair shall conduct meetings.
The council must have a quorum to vote. A quorum is equal to a majority of council members.
If a parent member is absent from two consecutive meetings, the chair will notify the member that if the member does not attend the next meeting, the council will consider the seat vacant and the remaining parent members will appoint a parent to fill the unexpired term.
The council must determine a procedure for a council member to disclose a conflict of interest if required by the local school board.
Meetings shall be conducted and action taken according to very simplified rules of parliamentary procedure as required in 53G-7-1203(10). Council actions will be taken by motions and voting with votes and motions recorded in the minutes.