Midvale Elementary
SCC 10.25.21
4:00 pm Media Center
ATTENDEES: Lori Reynolds, Steve Brown, Heidi Sanger, Margaret McCann, Kwame Watson-Siriboe, Alyssa Ball, Maria Guizar, Haydee Franco, Mont Millerberg, Floyd Stensrud
AGENDA
- Call Meeting to Order – Margaret
- Introductions were made.
- Approval of October Minutes – Margaret/Steve
- Lori reviewed the minutes with the attendees that are posted on the website. Haydee motioned to approve; Maria seconded. All approved. Minutes approved.
- Midvale Boundary Presentation – Floyd Stensrud (Director of Planning and Enrollment, Canyons School District)
- The fundamental purpose of looking at a boundary study is to balance school populations. This study considers Copperview, Midvale, Midvalley, and East Midvale Elementary Schools. We need to consider the capacity of schools. School enrollment numbers are always in flux; Midvale Elementary has decreased in numbers over the past few years but new housing is being built. Haydee noted that numbers seem to be decreasing across schools; Mr. Stensrud said that trend is occurring nationally.
- Timeline: November 19: Website will be launched, January: Public Open House…goal is to make the change for the 2023-24 school year.
- Reviewed the Boundary Change Option maps (3 options). Discussed the building that is occurring in the Jordan Bluffs area. Some of this building has been delayed. The potential additional students (approximately 200 kids – conservative estimate) have been figured into the options. Discussed the capacity of each school. We must consider the highly-impacted families who we have in our schools as well.
- Maria asked who ultimately makes the decision about the boundary changes. Mr. Stensrud indicated that he would like our SCC’s input and recommendation. With the SCC’s input from the 4 schools, the Board will approve those recommendations. The main changes are between Midvale and East Midvale.
- Everyone agreed that Option 2 is not a good option for Midvale Elementary; this option estimates a student population of 754. Option 3 estimates a student population of 684 which is manageable. Mr. Millerberg commented that Option 3 seems to balance things better. The consensus of the SCC members tonight is that Option 3 would be best for Midvale Elementary and its families.
- On January 13 from 6-7pm there will be an Open House at Midvale Elementary to give families an opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions on the boundary change options.
- Review safety plan to be uploaded in December:
- The proposed plan is below. Everyone agreed to the report.
School Principal: Lori Reynolds
SCC Chairman: Steve Brown
Date the discussion(s) took place: 10.25.21 and (future) 11.15.21
Who, besides the SCC members, participated (did you invite the SRO, school counselor, psychologist or district personnel) in November? NA
Did you feel the information presented in the District School Community Council School Safety Report was helpful? Yes, the district does a good job of keeping families informed via their website and the reports.
What, if any, school safety items did your SCC discuss that were not in the report? Students coming to school early – 7:30.
Your SCC has been asked to determine the #1 safety concern at your school after reading the report and discussing safety topics at your school. What has your SCC determined to be the #1 safety concern for your school? Parking Lot.
What additional items did you identify as primary concerns, if any? Students arriving early.
Does your SCC have an action plan to help address the concerns? Keep working towards solutions to make our families safe in the parking lot! Ideas: Switching the front duty person to the west side to direct cars and keep traffic flowing. Checking in with Kinder parents and reminding them to park if they want to walk their student in. We have started reaching out to the families of those students who are arriving early.
- Finalize changes to SCC Bylaws – Heidi/Steve
- Changes were required to be made to our SCC Bylaws. Steve provided reasons for the needed changes. Members will be asked to review the bylaws before the next meeting and we will vote on these at our next meeting. Lori will scan and email the changes that were recommended.
- Motion by Kwame to table SCC Bylaws discussion to next meeting. Alyssa seconded. All approved. Motion passed.
- New logo design discussion – Tabled until next meeting
- – Feedback: I do like the 5 horses. You could even put PRIDE on them….I personally like the blue color gradient horses. My only concern with that one would be how it would look if we printed it all the same color. I think the block letter Midvale with small Elementary underneath would be very versatile.–but do we really need a design for block letter font? The stallion one is cool (just same concerns with color gradient). Would like to see it with the actual Midvale colors and incorporating “elementary” in the design somehow.
- Adjourn until next meeting, December 13 or January 24
- Motion to not meet in December and to have the next meeting on January 24. Alyssa seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Next meeting January 24 at 4:00 pm.
- Motion to adjourn by Haydee. Meeting adjourned.
