October 12, 2023 – Minutes

Willow Canyon Elementary

School Community Council Meeting Minutes

Date: _10/12/23

Location: Willow Canyon Elementary Conference Room

Attendance:

Other Attendees: Jessica Greene

1. The meeting was called to order at 3:35 by Anna.
2. Motion: (Made by: Heidi/Second: Jenni) Motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on 9/14/23 – 8 in favor/ 0 opposed/ 0 abstained. Motion Carries
3. PTA News
   1. Harvest Festival on Friday – 850 attendees expected.
4. Principal News
   1. Halloween will be observed on Friday 10/27 for parade and parties to keep activities on a shorter day and to eliminate interference on a brain booster day.
   2. 10/31 may be a spirit day with Halloween shirts or orange and black clothes, but no costumes.
   3. Watch Dog Dads – kickoff on 10/17 to recruit volunteers.
      1. Flyer sent out and this will be posted on social media and parent square.
   4. Library – books are quite old and will be replaced with ~5000 new books.
5. Approve Cell Tower Funds
   1. Teachers traditionally receive money from this fund for classroom supplies and PBIS – this was not budgeted last year so a revision is being requested.
      1. Motion: (Made by: Tara/Second: Jenni) Motion to approve the funds – 8 in favor/ 0 opposed/ 0 abstained. Motion Carries
   2. School Safety Plan Final Plan – Reviewed and Completed
      1. #1 safety concern was determined to be the lack of cameras at the back of the school – requesting grant funding to address this concern.
   3. Digital Citizenship Final Plan – Reviewed and Completed
   4. Safe Walking Route Final Plan – Reviewed and Completed
      1. Added request for crossing guard at Country wood & Sego Lily Intersection and request to evaluate neighborhood south of Sego Lily for busing.
   5. Budget
      1. Reviewed budgets for Cell Tower, School, TSSA and Land Trust Budget
      2. 4th grade aid/progress monitor has been hired (20 hrs/week) this will be paid with the Land Trust budget.
      3. Math Intervention Aids – requesting an additional hour/week for 2 aids (increase to 18 hrs/week). This was discussed and unanimously approved.
   6. Motion: (Made by: Tara) Motion to adjourn meeting at 4:36 – 7 in favor/ 0 opposed/ 1 abstained. Motion Carries