Midvale Elementary
SCC 4.10.23
4:00 – 5:00pm Media Center
ATTENDEES
Lori Reynolds, Steve Brown, Carolee Mackay, Jason Baxter, Alyssa Watson-Siriboe, Heidi Sanger, Haydee Franco, Maria Guizar, Kwame Watson-Siriboe (by phone), Marina Hart (interpreter)
Call Meeting to Order –
Steve called the meeting to order at 4:12pm.
Approval of February Minutes –
Jason made a motion to approve the minutes; Alyssa seconded. All approved; motion carried.
Safety Drill for March – Carbon Monoxide
Carolee shared the March drill; students practiced the Carbon Monoxide drill. On April 18, at 10:15am, we will participate in the Great Utah Shakeout Earthquake drill.
Thrive Time curriculum feedback from teachers
Lori shared that we have some feedback from teachers from about 3 grade levels on the new Thrive Time curriculum, which is being used during our Morning Meetings. A motion to move this discussion to the May meeting was made by Alyssa; seconded by Haydee. All were in favor; motion passed.
Continue discussion and finalize 2023-24 goals for Land Trust/TSSP
The goals that were created by teachers/grade level teams were sent out to members for review; Lori also provided a physical copy today. Every grade level now has a growth goal as well as a proficiency goal, which is the same for each grade (2 or more students in each class will move from well below or below benchmark to at or above benchmark by the end of the school year). Lori explained again the difference between growth and proficiency. Kwame shared views on the goals and asked to ensure that our action plan support kids to think and not just be able to answer questions on a test. Maria shared that the Acadience data, for example, shows if our students have the foundational literacy skills so that when they move on to middle and high school that they can use those thinking skills. Haydee asked for clarification about the literacy curriculum (Wonders, 95%) and LETRS training for teachers. Steve shared his views on the goals, looking at both growth and proficiency.
Lori went over the goals and Action Plan items with SCC members, which was based upon that “teacher wish list” that we reviewed at the last meeting.
TSSA Allocation: Projected: This year’s allocation: $111,589 + 5% = $116,550
LAND Trust Allocation: Projected from website on 4.3.2023 = $99,044.51
Fall Enrollment of 700 (estimate) students with additional 100 students included for mobility.
Most of the LAND Trust dollars include salary and benefits for interventionists. We currently have 5 interventionists and an upcoming interview; we are hoping for 8 next year. The remaining dollars are allocated to PBIS incentives and rewards.
TSSA funds are allocated for Master Planning with BLT stipends, PLC Planning Days (funds to pay for substitutes for those days), extra Brain Booster Teacher (district pays for 4 Brain Boosters and we have to pay for the 5th), Student Data Folders (every student will track their own data with teacher assistance – research shows positive results with this), Dreambox licenses (math), prioritized strategies for math (manipulatives), 3rd behavioral assistant, PBIS & CEO incentives and rewards, PBIS Rewards Program, teacher observations of other teachers, buddy classrooms, wellness/movement room and calm corner supplies, additional recess aide (making it 4), and Trauma Informed Professional Learning for all staff.
Haydee asked what happens to funds that are not spent. See the note at the bottom of the Action Plan that addresses this.
Haydee observed that the 3rd and 4th graders seem to have an increase in emotional needs and wondered if dollars could be focused on those grade levels. Lori noted that the SSRSIE data does help to identify students who need more support, and the school social worker and counselor support these students with group and individual support. They also provide whole-class supports/lessons. This year it has tended to be more 3rd and 4th graders who need/utilize these supports.
Note that we were approved for a 3rd SPED teacher! The District will pay for half and our school will pay for the other half. We will also have a half time SLP assistant.
No additional questions or concerns noted. Motion to the LAND Trust/TSSP Action Plan was made by Haydee; seconded by Alyssa. All in favor; none opposed. Motion passed. Signature form was passed around to members to sign. All signatures are required and due April 17 to the District.
Next meeting:
The March meeting was pushed to April (today’s meeting); a motion to cancel the April meeting was made by Jason, seconded by Maria. All in favor; none opposed. Motion passed. Next meeting will be held on May 22.
Adjourn
Alyssa made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Maria seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:55pm.
