2025-26 Agendas & Minutes

School Community Council Meeting Minutes

September 8, 2025

3:45 p.m.

Principal King’s Office

Members Present: ✔️Chad Wallentine ✔️ Sarah Bodily ✔️ Sara Schmalz ✔️ John Hayden 

⬜ Keisha Pink ✔️ Kim Panter  ✔️ Cindy King ✔️ Sam Rasmussen  ✔️Nicole Rubow 

✔️Kate Ramirez

Meeting called to order at 3:50pm

Discussion Items:

1. Welcome - John
2. Rules of Order and Procedures - Cindy
   1. The website is in transition due to a change on the district level, so agendas and minutes are not up-to-date; however, this is a work in progress
3. Council Vote - 1st Sara Schmalz, 2nd Chad Wallentine, unanimous affirmative vote
   1. Chair: John Hayden 
      1. Conducts, Shares input for the agenda
   2. Vice Chair - Sarah Bodily nominated
      1. Conducts when the chair is absent, serves as chair the following year
   3. Secretary: Sam Rasmussen
      1. Minutes, Website
4. Meeting schedule - 2nd Monday of the Month at 3:45, except in October
   1. October 7, 2025 at 4:30 = district training. A link will be sent to council members
5. Purpose of SCC
   1. School Improvement Plans (TSSA, School Land Trust)
      1. Budgets and Goals
   2. Digital Citizenship/Safety - Sarah Larsen takes care of this. 
      1. Action Item: Invite Sarah Larsen to a future meeting to discuss this year’s plan
   3. Safety Plan (SNAP)
6. Corporate Sponsorship
   1. Concrete for the “outdoor classroom” next to the new playground cost much more than planned, so we are still in need of sponsors for benches and outdoor garbage cans
      1. Thanks to the sponsors for the concrete: Campbell Scientific ($4000!), Austin Lee wrote off a lot of the cost, PTA Hawk Walk, and a private donor
         1. Action Item: John will look into a plaque or some way to thank donors, esp Campbell Scientific
         2. $1000 to be donated from Horas Mann (Northern Utah United) to help with outdoor garbage cans
         3. Benches: We are looking for donors to help purchase 6-8(maybe up to 10) at the cost of $800/each
            1. Action Item: Please be on the lookout for businesses or individuals willing to donate. If you are talking to anyone, please update the council so that we aren’t all bothering the same people
7. 660 West (south of 2600 South) Parking Concerns
   1. Parents parking on both sides of the road to wait for their children which creates a hazard for walking children or vehicles trying to get in and out of that street. There is no sidewalk on either side of the road there
      1. Action Item: Cindy will send out a safety reminder to parents in coming weeks reminding parents of the safe routes, as well as encouraging parents parking along 660 West south of 2600 South to go elsewhere to pick up their children (the pick-up lines clear out in less than 10 min!)
      2. Action Item: Cindy will talk to Officer Maughn about patrolling that area afterschool
      3. Action Item: John will talk to the city about putting “No parking between 8am and 4pm” signs along the road there for the safety of students
8. Comments, Questions
   1. Matching Tech Grants ($1500) by Adam’s Wealth (Mitch Green) and Murdock Honda - THANK YOU! - to be used for chrome book upkeep and replacements

Meeting adjourned at 4:25 1st: Sarah, 2nd: Sara

Next Meeting: Virtual Training on October 7, 2025; Next in-person Meeting:  November 10

Meeting Information:

October 7, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Virtual Training

Minutes:

Discussion Items

All council members logged in and viewed the virtual meeting independently via zoom. A link to the recorded meeting will be sent to Cindy if anyone would like to view it at a later date.

For more information about SCC, visit: https://schools.utah.gov/schoollandtrust/councils

Meeting adjourned at   5:00pm  

Next Meeting: Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 3:45

School Community Council Meeting Minutes

November 10, 2025, 3:45 p.m.

Principal King’s Office

Members Present: ✔️Chad Wallentine ✔️ Sarah Bodily ⬜ Sara Schmalz ✔️ John Hayden 

⬜ Keisha Pink ✔️ Kim Panter  ✔️ Cindy King ✔️ Sam Rasmussen  ✔️Nicole Rubow 

✔️Kate Ramirez ✔️Taylor Stephenson ✔️Sarah Larsen ✔️Audrie Bernhardt ✔️Nena Copeland

✔️Melissa Houser

Meeting called to order at 3:50pm

Discussion Items:

1. Welcome - John
2. Minutes presented by Sam, Approved: 1st Sara, 2nd Kim 
3. Binder Update: Cindy handed out the 2025/26 schedule and roster, TSSA plan update, and 2025/26 School Plan
4. Website Review - Audrie
   1. SCC is under the “About Us” tab. The search function is now just our school instead of searching the whole district. The website can be switched to different languages with the button with a flag on it  on the bottom right
5. School Safety - Melissa
   1. The state has a safety council that directs protocols - For example, doors must be locked, magnets cannot be used to keep the door ajar. Pinch guards are used by a lot of teachers, but technically, this is also not allowed. Doors must either be closed and locked or all the way open. The district is working with the State to allow the use of pinch guards.
   2. There is a new valley-wide emergency app and standard response protocols
   3. An additional camera will be installed on the 3rd portable so that the parking lot and north pick up line are more visible ($1500). 
   4. Needs: new walkie-talkies, buzzer for outside doors to alert when a door is propped open($200/each)
      1. TSSA funds can be used if we write a goal
6. Digital Citizenship - Sarah Larsen
   1. The state made a change, and Sarah can no longer prepare the curriculum for Digital Citizenship - a licensed and certified teacher has to do it now. Canyons School District shared their binder, and the first lessons were taught Sept 29-Oct 2. Moving forward, a combination of that and CommonSense Media will be used.
      1. Lessons to be taught Jan 5-9, Feb 17-20, and April 13-17
7. School Land Trust - Nena
   1. The mid-year goal allows for course correction, if needed
   2. For the acadience test, blue means reading at grade level, green means on track to be on grade level. A video explaining the acadience test was shown.
   3. Next year, there will be a new math curriculum, but iReady will still be used.
8. School Improvement Plan - Cindy
   1. We need to create a team: Cindy, Nena, the counselor, Melissa(Safety), Taylor, plus 2 parents. Nena nominated Haley Hayden, John nominated Sarah Bodily
9. Comments, Questions

Meeting adjourned 4:47 1st: Chad, 2nd: Kim   Next Meeting: 3:45 Mon, December 8, 2025

School Community Council Meeting Minutes

December 8, 2025, 3:45 p.m.

Principal King’s Office

Members Present: ⬜Chad Wallentine ✔️ Sarah Bodily ✔️Sara Schmalz ✔️ John Hayden 

⬜ Keisha Pink ✔️ Kim Panter  ✔️ Cindy King ✔️ Sam Rasmussen  ✔️Nicole Rubow 

✔️Kate Ramirez ✔️Taylor Stephenson 

Meeting called to order at 3:52pm

Discussion Items:

1. Welcome - John
2. Minutes presented by Sam, Approved: 1st Sarah Bodily, 2nd Sara Schmalz
3. Trustland Plan Data 24-25
   1. Language Arts scores went down compared to the year before - we did have a new curriculum district-wide so a drop is expected
      1. Some subgroups are having attendance issues which is also affecting scores
   2. Growth Scores also down in some subgroups
   3. Tier 1 and Tier 2 coordination is a district focus right now
4. Data Review
   1. RISE test = changes in language arts and math tests contributed in a percentage drop, the science test did not change and there was not a drop in those scores
5. School Improvement Plan Team
   1. Cindy King, Nena Copeland, Susan Poulsen, Melissa Houser(Safety), Taylor Stephenson, Haley Hayden, Sarah Bodily
   2. Cindy has a meeting with the district tomorrow, so this committee will likely start meeting in January
6. Comments, Questions

Meeting adjourned 4:25 1st: Sarah Bodily, 2nd: Kim Panter/Katie Ramirez  

 Next Meeting: 3:45 January 12, 2026

School Community Council Meeting Minutes

January 12, 2026, 3:45 p.m.

Principal King’s Office

Members Present: NONE ⬜Chad Wallentine ⬜ Sarah Bodily ⬜Sara Schmalz ⬜ John Hayden 

⬜ Keisha Pink ⬜ Kim Panter  ⬜ Cindy King ⬜ Sam Rasmussen  ⬜Nicole Rubow 

⬜Kate Ramirez ⬜Taylor Stephenson 

The SCC meeting was canceled due to the absence of agenda items requiring discussion.

 Next Meeting: 3:45 Feburary 9, 2026

School Community Council Meeting Minutes

March 9, 2025, 3:45 p.m.

Principal King’s Office

Members Present: ✔️Chad Wallentine ✔️ Sarah Bodily ✔️Sara Schmalz ✔️ John Hayden 

✔️ Keisha Pink ✔️ Kim Panter  ✔️ Cindy King ✔️ Sam Rasmussen  ✔️Nicole Rubow 

Meeting called to order at 3:58pm

Discussion Items:

1. Welcome - John
2. Review previous meeting minutes: Sam - Approved: 1st Sarah Bodily, 2nd Sara Schmalz, unanimous approval

3. Safe Routes Review: Cindy
   1. An updated map was provided for the council to review
   2. The green lines to the east and south of Elkhorn Park need to be removed - there is no sidewalk on those streets, and so it is not a safe path for children to walk, especially when cars park on both sides of the narrow road to pick up children(Which has been discouraged)
   3. Logan City does not care to provide a crossing guard or any signage to help students cross the road south of Strata, so is marked with a caution sign

4. 2026-27 Update: Cindy
   1. Teacher Movement: 6th grade teachers will move to middle school, Sandy Curtis is retiring, and her position will not be filled with another teacher unless enrollment increases
   2. Building usage - should art and music move from the portables to the current 6th grade classrooms? Maybe it would be better for SPED teachers to utilize those classrooms? If SPED teachers moved, they would have more room, and the rooms across from the office could be utilized by Mrs. Paulsin. 
      1. It was suggested to move reading groups to the room currently used by Mrs. Curits, and then, if another teacher did end up being hired, it would be easier to move reading groups back to the portable.

5. SIP Draft: Cindy
   1. Goals - 2 goals (math and reading) for K-3rd grade, and 2 goals (math and reading) for 4th and 5th grades. The documents with the goals and test scores were provided for the committee to review. No changes were suggested. 
      1. The plan needs to be submitted by the end of March. The SIP committee will meet again to finalize the draft. It will only be brought back to SCC if there are major changes proposed.
   2. Potential areas for funding
      1. Paraprofessional Support
      2. Technology Updates (iReady, Chromebooks, Teacher Computers)
      3. PLC planning time and data analysis (Teacher and Substitute Salaries

6. Comments, Questions

Meeting adjourned 4:54 1st: Sarah Bodily, 2nd: Sara Schmalz  

 Next Meeting: 3:45 Monday, April 13, 2026

School Community Council Meeting Minutes

April 13, 2025, 4 p.m.

Principal King’s Office

Members Present: ⬜Chad Wallentine ✔️ Sarah Bodily ✔️Sara Schmalz ✔️ John Hayden 

⬜ Keisha Pink ✔️ Kim Panter  ✔️ Cindy King ✔️ Sam Rasmussen  ✔️Nicole Rubow 

Meeting called to order at 4:02 pm

Discussion Items:

1. Welcome - John
2. Review previous meeting minutes: Sam - Approved: 1st Sara Schmalz, 2nd Nicole Rubow, unanimous approval
3. Safe Routes Review
   1. John and Cindy met with Nibley City
      1. This summer, the city will be widening the sidewalk to 9ft along our walking route at 2600 South and installing curb and gutter. They will also be removing the “No Student Pick-up” signs on a trial basis.
      2. A yield sign was put on the safe walk plan for the street east and south of Elkhorn Park. Nibley City will be installing “No student pick-up” signs along the street east of Elkhorn Park this summer.
      3. Larry Jacobson (Nibley Mayor) will be talking to the new Logan City mayor (Mark Anderson) regarding safe crossing for Strata children. A rapidly flashing beacon crossing would be ideal; however, both cities would have to agree and split the cost.
4. Fundraiser Information
   1. Hawk walk is Tues and Wed this week. The school will be handling the money for the fundraiser in place of the PTA so that it can be better used for school needs, such as field trips and replacing tables in the library. The PTA is providing logistical support/volunteers. The weather should be good for the Hawk Walk!
5. SIP Review: A copy was given to counsel members to review. Each grade level made specific goals.
6. SLT Plan Review: 2025/26 data and 2026/27 plan were provided to counsel members for review. The end-of-year data for this year will be added as testing completes. There is only 1 goal in the plan this year: the majority of the funding will go toward aides and Chromebook purchases/maintenance.
7. Parent Input Forms are due by May 1 - not used to indicate teacher preference, rather to help identify the needs of the children that should be taken into consideration when creating classes for next year.
8. Committee Members for SCC 2026/27
   1. Sarah Bodily will be the chair
   2. Returning: Kim, Nicole, Sara, Sarah, John, and likely Chad
      1. John will check-in with Chad, Sarah will check-in with Keisha
      2. Sam will not be returning, so we will need to hold elections for at least 1 parent position for next year
9. Comments, Questions

Meeting adjourned 4:49 1st: Sarah Bodily, 2nd: Kim Panter  

Next Meeting: 3:45 Monday, May 11, 2026

School Community Council Meeting Minutes

May 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m.

Principal King’s Office

Members Present: ✔️Chad Wallentine ✔️ Sarah Bodily ✔️Sara Schmalz ✔️ John Hayden 

⬜ Keisha Pink ⬜Kim Panter  ✔️ Cindy King ✔️ Sam Rasmussen  ✔️Nicole Rubow 

Meeting called to order at 3:53 pm

Discussion Items:

1. Welcome - John
2. Review previous meeting minutes: Sam - Approved: 1st Sara Schmalz, 2nd Sarah Bodily, unanimous approval
   1. SLT Plan amended and approved over email
3. 2026-27 SCC Committee
   1. All parent members, except Sam, will be returning next year. There is still a 2 parent majority so no need for an election. If something changes over the summer, an election will be held in the Fall
4. District Facility Advisory Committee
   1. First Wednesday from 4-5pm, Board Room at the Legacy Campus; one parent from our SCC is requested. Sara Schmalz volunteered
5. Fundraiser Update
   1. $50 more than last year was raised, but we still struggled to get full student participation on donations
   2. USU gave a lot of support - Big Blue came to the run, track athletes came for a reward activity, 400 football tickets were donated (top 100 donors will be given 4 tickets next fall to one of 2 football games)
   3. All money went info the school account - Audrie handled all fundraiser money
6. TSSA Plan Review
   1. Needs to be submitted Friday, Cindy will put final touches on the document and send it out via email for final approval
   2. $95,871 allocated to our school
   3. Goal 1: Character Strong Curriculum to improve school climate and behavior will be implemented 
      1. Counselor and Tier 2 Behavior Coach (new position - $20/hrs for 3hr/day)
      2. Classroom teachers will do a weekly CharacterStrong lesson
   4. Goal 2: Math Proficiency
      1. Up to date 1:1 student chromebook access
         1. 1 new Chromebook cart, software updates, and paraprofessionals
7. End of Year Information
   1. New 5th grade teacher hired today, Mrs Downs is going on a leave of absence
   2. Awards Assembly
      1. 3-6th grade awards for growth and excellence, parents will be notified
      2. Last day of school = ultimate BRAVE Nighthawk assembly
      3. 1:05 dismissal on Thur and Fri the last week of school
      4. Altura apartment complex has been put into our school boundaries
         1. 15 new students would need to enroll to hire another teacher for next year; at the moment the extra ,5 FTE will be applied to paraprofessional support
8. Additional Items for Discussion?
   1. Fire Drill after the play assembly on May 21 to involve a new scenario with visitors

Meeting adjourned 4:47 1st: Sarah Bodily, 2nd: Nicole Rubow  

Thank you so much for your service and continued support of our SCC and Nibley Elementary!