Hillcrest High School Community Council
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
ACR Conference Room
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Agenda Items
1. February 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes — Review & Vote
Members reviewed the previously distributed November minutes. No corrections were requested.
Motion: Approve the Feb 14, 2025, minutes as written.
Vote: Motion and second; passed unanimously.
2. Parent–Teacher Conferences — Update
Administration shared attendance results from spring parent–teacher conferences. Participation was lower than the fall conferences, which is typical for the spring session.
Attendance totals (virtual and in-person combined):
- 9th Grade: 135 parents
- 10th Grade: 103 parents
- 11th Grade: 83 parents
- 12th Grade: 57 parents
Administration expressed appreciation for staff and PTSA support in organizing the event.
3. 2026–2027 TSSP and Land Trust Plan — Presentation & Discussion
Administration presented projected enrollment, budget context, and proposed academic goals for the upcoming TSSP plan.
Enrollment and Budget Context
District enrollment projections estimate Hillcrest at approximately 2,275 students next year, though current scheduling indicates the actual number may be closer to 2,400 students (with 2,368 currently scheduled). Hillcrest typically loses approximately 100 students during the year through attrition; current enrollment has declined from roughly 2,450 at the start of the year to 2,338.
Due to district projections, Hillcrest lost five FTE positions in the planning model.
Funding Overview
The school expects approximately $990,000 in combined funding:
• TSSA: approximately $593,000
• LAND Trust: approximately $406,000
Most of this funding will be used to maintain current staffing levels. Administration noted that class sizes may increase to 36 or more students and that seventh-period authorizations may be reduced in order to remain within budget.
Staffing Strategy
Administration emphasized that the goal is to retain current staff despite the reduction in projected FTE.
Academic Goals
The proposed academic goals for the TSSP plan include improving MAP assessment performance and increasing the number of students on track to graduate.
Content Literacy Goal
Improve MAP test performance by at least two points compared to prior-year scores.
Current MAP baseline scores (2024–2025):
• ELA – 9th Grade: 71st percentile; 10th Grade: 68th percentile
• Math – 9th Grade: 63rd percentile; 10th Grade: 56th percentile
Graduation Rate Goal
Increase the percentage of students considered on track to graduate from 54.88% to 60% by the end of the second quarter of the 2026–2027 school year.
Students are considered “on track” based on GPA, attendance, and the number of D and F grades.
School Climate Goal
Maintain an average daily attendance rate of 80% and APP attendance of 85%.
Council members discussed the importance of prioritizing staffing and instructional supports given current funding limitations and enrollment uncertainty.
No formal action was taken during this meeting. The council will review and vote on the finalized budget plan at the April 1st meeting.
4. PTSA Update / Coordination
PTSA shared updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
Recent Activities
• PTSA hosted a teacher dinner during parent–teacher conferences.
• Twenty-one students participated in the PTSA Day at the Capitol field trip.
Leadership
The PTSA nominating committee is seeking candidates for Membership Vice President for next year.
Upcoming Events
- Teacher Appreciation Week Scheduled for May 4–8.
- Graduation Night Party: Planning is underway for the all-night graduation celebration following commencement.
- Event time: 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
- Volunteers are needed for setup and supervision
- Contact: Maryanne Curtis.
Additional Discussion (Not on Agenda)
Administration noted that the master schedule (“the board”) must be finalized to determine exact seventh-period needs for the coming year.
The final budget plan must be submitted to the district by April 19.
Administration also indicated they will continue working with the district to advocate for additional FTE if actual enrollment exceeds projections.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made and seconded; approved unanimously.
Next Meeting:
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5 pm – for TSSP/Land Trust plan final review