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SCC Meeting Minutes

Attendees: Michelle Snarr, Alana Comer, Alicia Patrick, Katie VanTassel, Tara Regginello, Anna Hirschi

Not Present: Jenni -out of town, Delese Bettinson, Courtnie Angeli, Amber Poulson

 

January 3rd, 2023

 

  • Welcome
  • Reviewed meeting notes from November
    • No revisions needed- Unanimous approval of minutes
  • Review school safety concerns
    • Speeding on Sego Lily/Ridgemark: Officer Zachrison (SRO) updated that random checks have not shown any speeding issues, but he will continue to monitor.
    • Cold Weather may be a deterrent to individuals making Molotov cocktails – no recent incidents caught on camera, but police/canyons security are now making random checks
    • Heavy snow/plowing has caused some parking lot difficulties
  • Current social emotional data presented by Katie Vantassell
    • SRSS-IE scores- teacher observations of student wellbeing
      • ~20% of students appear to have struggles in both internal and external risk ratings – consistent with previous school year- increased since pandemic
    • Attendance –
      • Chronic absenteeism is reduced from last year, but still high at 23%
      • On-Track Attendance is improving – Weekly bulletins are helpful to educate parents
    • Discipline
      • Office referrals are reduced from last year
        • Increased referrals in 1st and 2nd grade has been noted – this also may be a result of the pandemic and reduce socialization prior to formal schooling
      • Minor incidents are also reduced substantially
        • This has been a process focus and interventions appear to be successful
    • Students of Color (Minority Status)
      • Higher rates of absenteeism and higher SRSS-IE scores
  • Acadience testing is January 4th and 5th – data to be reviewed at next month’s meeting

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