Hillcrest High School–School Community Council Meeting Notes
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 5:00 pm
ACR Conference Room (A129)
Attendance:
Ari Tavo
Atiya Nash
Brant Thomsen
Debbie Johnson
Elena Foley
Gregory Leavitt
Jenny Olsen
Jeremy Wright
Jessica Dalton
R.J. Graham
Rebecca Martin
Stacey Kratz
Stacey Timmerman
Steve Brown
Absent:
John Olsen
Karina Park
Guests:
Mont Millerberg (CSD Board Member)
Alexandra Martinez (HHS Teacher)
Kristen Barr (HHS Teacher)
- Teacher summary of summer conference information (Kristen Barr & Alexandra Martinez)
- Want to focus on getting back to creating a positive climate
- Climate: the way you feel when you walk into the building
- Culture: operational and behavioral traditions
- The 3 C’s: Connection, Care & Culture
- Strategies that inspire students to act and create
- Frequent positive feedback that supports beliefs that they can do well
- Help students find personal meaning and value in the material
- Recognize and celebrate victories
- Creating an environment of fear shuts down opportunities for connection.
- De-escalation
- Active listening
- Calm & rational tone
- Take-Aways
- Work to build rapport with students
- Less emphasis on disclosures & rules at beginning and more on building relationships
- Welcome to New & Returning Members
- Brant Thomsen – several years on SCC
- RJ Graham – 6 years on SCC
- Jessica Dalton
- Stacy Timmerman
- Steve Brown
- Rebecca Martin – PTA President
- Tia Nash – counselor
- Greg Leavitt – year 8 at HHS
- Ari Tavo – 4th year, 2nd year as a VP
- Elena “El” Foley – Community School Facilitator
- Stacy Kratz
- Jenny Olsen – librarian
- Mont Millerberg – Canyons Board of Education
- Debbie Johnson
- Jeremy Wright (late)
- SCC Elections
a) Elect the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary to serve for a one-year term. Chair must be a parent representative.
Nominations
Secretary: Stacy Kratz (unanimous confirmation)
Nominated by: Stacy Kratz, 2nd: R.J. Graham
Vice Chair: Stacy Timmerman (unanimous confirmation)
Nominated by: Greg Leavitt, 2nd: R.J. Graham
Chair: Brant Thomsen (unanimous confirmation)
Nominated by: Greg Leavitt, 2nd: R.J. Graham
(Note that Jeremy Wright was not present for these votes.)
- Equitable Education Subcommittee
a) History: Subcommittee created during our April 2022 meeting. Goal is to promote the creation of a more equitable environment for students.
b) What is the status of the subcommittee? What next steps and action items should we take?
Hillcrest’s diversity caused us to take a look at this issue. We deal with issues of equity and fairness regularly. After MountainView game, parents brought together and felt that this subcommittee would be needed.
Decided last Spring to form a subcommittee and report back to the SCC on issues. A forward thinking process.
- How do we nominate parents for this committee? Have SCC parents look in social group and reach out to those who would be a good fit. 10-15 members
- Have teachers involved
- Student representatives?
Motion: Select project managers to get this committee started. (withdrawn) R.J. Graham
Motion: Change the name: Hillcrest High School Equity Steering Committee
Motion made by Greg Leavitt and 2nd by Steve Brown; Motion passed unanimously
- Give the committee a very clear direction. Be clear in guidance and direction.
- Committee is for the benefit of the school–may take on additional responsibilities.
- Address all issues that keep students from learning (not just ethnicity).
Motion: Ask for volunteers to be part of committee.
Motion made by Greg Leavitt and 2nd by R.J. Graham; Motion passed unanimously
May take a little time–we want to create a quality product.
5. PTSA Update / Coordination
- Rebecca Martin–PTA President
- The more members we have the larger voice we have.
- 140 parent members
- Challenge to invite a friend to join
- Student Service Club–food drive for free market pantry, 1st week of October
- Husky Heroes: anyone can nominate, don’t read the reason out loud
- Husky strong QR code
- Sept 21, 4-9 Cafe Zupas Spirit Night (PTSA gets 25%)
6. Email Fraud Notice/Reminder
- Scam emails have come from Greg asking for them to purchase gift cards.
- Make sure emails are coming from school emails.
7. Other Items
a) Reminder to attend SCC training. Options include:
◦ Thursday, September 15th at 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm
◦ Tuesday, September 27th at 10:00 am or 6:00 pm
b) Next meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2022.
Make sure you attend the training this month.
Motion: Move un-addressed items to next month. Motion; R.J. Graham, 2nd: Steve Brown. Motion passed unanimously
Note: The following topics were on the agenda but not discussed during the meeting.
They will be moved to the agenda for our October 12, 2022 meeting.
- Early Out Fridays
- Attendance
- New District Dress Code
- COVID-19 Updates
- Construction Updates
Motion to adjourn: Motion: Steve Brown 2nd: Stacey Kratz Motion passed unanimously
