Agenda, November 20, 2014

Lehi Elementary School Community Council

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Conference Room 3:40 pm

1. Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of September 18 Minutes
3. Celebrate Good Things
4. Review of Nov 12th statewide training
5. Report on the use of Trust Land Funds
6.
7. Questions or Concerns
8. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
            January 22nd, and March 19th
            All meetings will be at 3:40 pm in the school conference room
9. Adjourn

Thank you for attending! We appreciate your time and input to make our school better.

PLEASE NOTE:  We will also be discussing a few additional items that were not noticed previously ... while we will discuss, we cannot take action of them at this time.

• Appointment of a Vice Chair
• Request review of Rules of Order and Procedure
• Alpine School District Proposed School Boundary Changes
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September 18, 2014 Minutes

Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
In Attendance- Joel Miller, Susan Archibald, Lance Madigan, Liz Ash,  Brittany Gray,  Amy Grace,  Cathleen Tronson, Amy Sloan, Jodie Harris, Cali Southwick

Voting on March 20, 2014  minutes:
A motion was made by Susan Archibald and seconded by Liz Ash  to approve last meetings minutes.
Nomination and voting for new chair:  As an Alpine School District employee, Susan Archibald can no longer serve as the chair of our Community Council.  It was necessary to nominate and elect a new chair.
Liz Ash nominated Lance Madigan and the nomination was seconded by Brittany Gray.
The voting members voted and it was unanimous in favor of Lance Madigan as Community Council Chair.

Good Things:
*School year started out great and everything went smoothly.
*Double Dosing is under way with 3 math classes and 3 reading classes going at 3 different levels.
*Big thanks to IM Flash Technologies for a donation to our science programs.
*Expanded art program is up and running.  Students are taking advantage of Art and Music classes, funded in part by a grant from the Beverly Sorenson Foundation.
*Gifted and Talented program has started.  Taught by Mrs. Lish and Mrs. Wykstra.

Report on the use of Trust Land Funds
Below is a summary of the goals set in the budget plan and the disbursement of the Trust Land Funds.  Trust Land Funds pay for Double Dosing, Gifted and Talented program, and the music and fine art program in our school.
$33,404.00 is amount given for our use.  The money amount is based on school population.  Three goal areas have been made.
Goal #1-Reading Fluency-
Double Dosing
3 teachers in mornings-$13,645.80
Supplies-$2,000.00
District matches $6,000.00 making our total for this goal $9645.80
Goal #2-Math Fluency
Double dosing in math
Three teachers -$13,645.80
Supplies-$1,614.40
Total-$15,260.20
Goal #3-Gifted and talented program
Morning classes teacher-$6498.00
Supplies for this goal will come from the district funds.
Total-$6498.00
Goal #4 Music and Fine Arts program
Music materials, supplies, and equipment-$2000.00
We have applied for the Beverly Sorensen Grant so a part time music teacher will be paid for with money from grant.
Total Trustland Budget-$33,404.00

Voting and signing of next years plan:
Shara Call made a motion to approve the 2014-2015 School Improvement Plan and this motion was seconded by Lance Madigan.  All voting members signed the plan.

Calendar of upcoming meetings:
Nov. 20th, Jan. 22nd, and March 19th.  Other meetings may be called as needed.  All meetings are held at 3:40 pm in the school conference room.

Adjorn

September 18, 2014 Agenda

Lehi Elementary School Community Council

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Conference Room 3:40 pm

1. Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Introductions
3. Voting on previous minutes
4. Voting for new chair
5. Celebrate Good Things
6. Report on the use of Trust Land Funds
7. Questions or Concerns
8. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
            November 20th, January 22nd, and March 19th
            All meetings will be at 3:40 pm in the school conference room
9. Adjourn

Thank you for attending! We appreciate your time and input to make our school better.

March 20, 2014 Minutes

Lehi Elementary School Community Council

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Conference Room 3:30pm

Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance

In Attendance- Joel Miller, Susan Archibald, Lance Madigan, Liz Ash,  Brittany Gray,  Amy Grace,  Sharra Call, Rae Garn

Voting on Feb. 20th minutes:
A motion was made by Susan Archibald and seconded by Brittany Gray to approve last meetings minutes.

Good Things:

• School Play “Annie” was a success.  Plans are in the works for improvements in the lighting and sound system in our gym.  We will try to do a smaller play next year.
• Knowledge Bowl was a great success and a good experience for the students who participated.  This will continue next year as part of our gifted and talented program.
• Battle of the Books was also a great learning experience for the kids who were involved.  The team called “The Nerds” will go to the district competition.  
• DWA is finished.  Whew!!!
• SAGE testing for 3rd-6th grades starts soon.
• Princess Ball-Mar. 28th
• Movie night for boys and moms coming in May.

Elections for next year:
We will hold elections for School Community Council in the fall of 2014.  A sign-up sheet will be posted on the school blog and also at back-to-school night.

Next Year’s Plan:
Budget plan was distributed by Mr. Miller.
***This is a summary of the final plan.  If you would like to see a formal copy of the budget plan for the 2014-2015 school year, please ask at the main office.
$33,404.00 is amount given for our use.  The money amount is based on school population.

Four goal areas have been made.

Goal #1-Reading Fluency:
Double Dosing
3 teachers in mornings-$13,645.80
Supplies-$2,000.00
District matches $6,000.00 making our total for this goal $9645.80

Goal #2-Math Fluency:
Double dosing in math
3 teachers -$13,645.80
Supplies-$1,614.40
Total-$15,260.20

Goal #3-Gifted and Talented program:
Morning classes teacher-$6498.00
Supplies for this goal will come from the district funds.
Total-$6498.00

Goal #4 Music and Fine Arts program:
Music materials, supplies, and equipment-$2000.00
We have applied for the Beverly Sorensen Grant so a part time music teacher will be paid for with money from grant.

Total TrustLand Budget-$33,404.00

Voting and signing of next year’s plan:
Sharra Call made a motion to approve the 2014-2015 School Improvement Plan and this motion was seconded by Lance Madigan.  All voting members signed the plan.

Adjourn

Minutes, March 20, 2014

Lehi Elementary School Community Council

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Conference Room 3:30pm

Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance

In Attendance- Joel Miller, Susan Archibald, Lance Madigan, Liz Ash,  Brittany Gray,  Amy Grace,  Sharra Call, Rae Garn

Voting on Feb. 20th minutes:
A motion was made by Susan Archibald and seconded by Brittany Gray to approve last meetings minutes.

Good Things:
School Play “Annie” was a success.  Plans are in the works for improvements in the lighting and sound system in our gym.  We will try to do a smaller play next year.
Knowledge Bowl was a great success and a good experience for the students who participated.  This will continue next year as part of our gifted and talented program.
Battle of the Books was also a great learning experience for the kids who were involved.  The team called “The Nerds” will go to the district competition.
DWA is finished.  Whew!!!
SAGE testing for 3rd-6th grades starts soon.
Princess Ball-Mar. 28th
Movie night for boys and moms coming in May.

Elections for next year:
We will hold elections for School Community Council in the fall of 2014.  A sign-up sheet will be posted on the school blog and also at back-to-school night.

Next Year’s Plan:
Budget plan was distributed by Mr. Miller.
***This is a summary of the final plan.  If you would like to see a formal copy of the budget plan for the 2014-2015 school year, please ask at the main office.
$33,404.00 is amount given for our use.  The money amount is based on school population.
Four goal areas have been made.

Goal #1-Reading Fluency:
Double Dosing
3 teachers in mornings-$13,645.80
Supplies-$2,000.00
District matches $6,000.00 making our total for this goal $9645.80

Goal #2-Math Fluency:
Double dosing in math
3 teachers -$13,645.80
Supplies-$1,614.40
Total-$15,260.20

Goal #3-Gifted and Talented program:
Morning classes teacher-$6498.00
Supplies for this goal will come from the district funds.
Total-$6498.00

Goal #4 Music and Fine Arts program:
Music materials, supplies, and equipment-$2000.00
We have applied for the Beverly Sorensen Grant so a part time music teacher will be paid for with money from grant.
Total TrustLand Budget-$33,404.00

Voting and signing of next year’s plan:
Sharra Call made a motion to approve the 2014-2015 School Improvement Plan and this motion was seconded by Lance Madigan.  All voting members signed the plan.
Adjourn

March 20, 2014 Agenda

Lehi Elementary School Community Council
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Conference Room 3:30 pm

1.    Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Voting on February 20th minutes
3.    Celebrate Good Things
4.    Elections for next year
5.    Voting and signing for next year’s plan
6.    Adjourn

Thank you for attending! We appreciate your time and input to make our school better.

February 20, 2014 Minutes

Lehi Elementary School Community Council 

Thursday, February 20, 2014 

Conference Room 3:30 pm 

 Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance

In Attendance- Joel Miller, Susan Archibald, Lance Madigan, Liz Ash,  Brittany Gray,  Amy Grace, Coryn Oaks, Shara Call Missy Zeller,  Cathleen Tronson

Voting on Jan. 23 minutes:
A motion was made by Susan Archibald and seconded by Lance Madigan to approve last meetings minutes.

Good Things:

• Spelling Bee:  District Spelling bee is coming up.
• District Science Fair:  Aleah Mallory received and Honorable Mention.
• Valentines Day Parties were a success.  Thank you to parent help.
• DWA Prep is going well.
• Parent Teacher conferences went smoothly.

Next Years Plan:
Budget plan was distributed by Mr. Miller. 
$33,404.00 is amount given for our use.  The money amount is based on school population.  Three goal areas have been made.

Goal #1-Reading Fluency-
Double Dosing
3 teachers in mornings-$13,645.80
Supplies-$2,000.00
District matches $6,000.00 making our total for this goal $9645.80

Goal #2-Math Fluency
Double dosing in math
Three teachers -$13,645.80
Supplies-$1,614.40
Total-$15,260.20

Goal #3-Gifted and talented program
Morning classes teacher-$6498.00
Supplies for this goal will come from the district funds.
Total-$6498.00

Goal #4 Music and Fine Arts program
Music materials, supplies, and equipment-$2000.00

We  have applied for the Beverly Sorensen Grant so a part time music teacher will be paid for with money from grant.

Total Trustland Budget-$33,404.00

IXL and Times Attack will come from textbook money next year. (not from School Trustlands)
No Trustland money will be used for technology this year.  We will use other funds to increase technology.

Measuring Progress of Goals-
Progress will be measured through Pre and Post tests in double dosing for 2 years until we are better with SAGE Testing.  SAGE Testing will be in conclusive for first 2 years of use.

Gifted and Talented testing will be developed by teachers of that program.

Mr. Miller made a motion to approve proposed budget.  Shara Call seconded.  All voted yes and we signed the proposed budget sheet.

Upcoming meeting-Mar. 20th at 3:30 pm in the conference room.

Adjorn