Minutes of the Corner Canyon High School Community Council Meeting held March 21st, 2013, held in the Media Center at Crescent View Middle School.

Present: Mary Bailey-Principal, Brian McGill - Assistant Principal/Co-Chair, Cherstyn Stockwell-Co-Chair, Jeff Allen, Tom Brand, Kathy Cutler, Susan Edwards, Laura Fidler, Allyson Hanks, Heather Lambert, Sally Linford, Lisa McDonald, Kimberly Miller, Jason Moffat, Kathryn Meyers, Gregg Savage, Ken Vance, and Jennifer Wilson.

Staff: Kathy Hilton

Invited Guest: Christian Cowart-Assistant Principal, Marsha Morgan-Assistant Principal, Teresa Martindale and Conner Martindale.

Excused: Roxanne Boshard, Penny Lake, and John Martindale.

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Meeting was called to order by Brian McGill at 7:10 pm.

I Minutes – Kathy

Motion: Jeff Allen made the motion to approve the minutes of February 27, 2013. The motion was seconded by Mary Bailey.

Vote: The motion passed 12-0

II Hiring/Personnel Update – Mary

a.  Introduction of new Assistant Principals

Mary Bailey introduced the new Assistant Principals: Marsha Morgan, Christian Cowart, and Kelcey Kemp. The assistant Principals gave a brief bio about themselves.

III Connor Matindale

a.  Eagle Scout Project – CCHS Pavers Update

Conner gave an update on his Eagle Project. He has sold 16 pavers and waiting for more answers from people he has made contact with. If anyone comes into Corner Canyon Office to pay for a paver the office will copy the flyer and mail a copy to Conner.

Conner is also visiting business for banner sales.

IV Workgroup Reports – Brian & Cherstyn

Susan Edwards gave a brief overview of changes made in the 2013 Legislative Session.

(Handout attached to minutes.)

·  School Community Council Term Change

·  Membership: parent must have a child attending the school

·  Chair of SCC must be a parent, Vice Chair may be a parent or staff member.

·  Carry over funds must be 10% or less.

·  WPU – 2% increase

a.  Attendance Policy – Brian

(Handouts attached to minutes)

i.  Brian handed out a working draft of Corner Canyon High School Attendance Policy. The SCC discussed the parents’ concerns with CCHS Draft Policy and other schools’ attendance policies.

·  Homework given for school excused absents

·  Teachers must all follow the attendance policy.

·  Participation points/can points be made up?

·  Grades should be based on knowledge students have obtained of subject content, not just participation points.

·  Appeals Process

·  Point System should be investigated

·  Peer Court

The Attendance Policy should help to change behavior and be a positive influence for students and parents.

ii.  Review of Hillcrest’s Policy, Christian Cowart, new Asst. Principal

Christian gave a brief overview of Hillcrest High School’s Attendance Policy.

Tom Brand gave an up-date on sub-committee - Public Relations/School Promotion

Career Fair will be held on October 15, 2013. Speaker, Lunch and Meet and Greet is planned. More information will be given in future meetings.

Fundraising for “Cool to Care” program is ongoing. Encourage all SCC members to help with fundraising.

V Enrollment and Registration Update – Mary

Mary gave an update on school enrollment numbers. Many parents are concerned about the number of students registered at CCHS. Enrollment numbers is an agenda item at the next Canyons School Board Meeting. (April 2, 2013)

VI Student Government & Election Update – Mary

15 students are finalist in the election for SBO Officers. Videos are on CCHS web site. Friday at 9:00 am elections will close and the SBO Officers will be announced Friday afternoon.

VII Technology & Computer Update – Brian

Representative Hughes has supported 1: 1 schools. The legislature has funded schools to pilot this program. In 2013, the legislature expanded the funding for the pilot program and the school has put in for the pilot program.

VIII April and May Meeting Dates – Cherstyn

Cherstyn explained there is some conflict with our April SCC meeting and asked if the SCC would like to change the date for April’s meeting.

Motion: Kimberly Miller made the motion to change the April SCC meeting to April 24, 2013, due to conflicts. The motion was seconded by Kathy Cutler.

Vote: 12-0

The SCC May meeting will be held as scheduled.

IX Construction Progress & Updates – Mary

Mary gave brief update. Construction is on schedule

X Adjourn

Motion: Laura Fidler made the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Kathy Cutler.

Meeting adjourned at 9:07 pm