Oakcrest Elementary School Community Council Minutes October 20, 2023
Oakcrest Elementary School Community Council Minutes
October 16, 2023
Members in Attendance: Travis Workman, Parker Cluff, Christa Banks, Eric Pedersen, Brandi Butler, Courtney Fuller, Noe Wilkins, Montanna Hood, Natalie Osborne and Ken Westwood
Latest Assessment Updates
- Principal Westwood presented DIBELS results from the beginning of year assessment. It showed that some grades are ahead of the district average, with others being close or slightly behind the district. He shared and reminded the council that the LandTrust plan for Oakcrest is generally focused on assistants and other things that help move metrics like these forward.
- Principal Westwood shared some additional metrics that reflect Oakcrest’s efforts with Walk to Read and RTI (Math) are doing better than ever and show promise for the future based on their trajectory.
Inclement Weather Plan
- Principal Westwood shared a compilation of responses from leadership of schools in the district that shows how they approach their inclement weather plan. It revealed that schools are very similar in their approach and limits for inclement weather plans.
- The group read and reviewed Oakcrest’s inclement weather plan as it currently stands. Everyone agreed that the plan is good as it stands.
Open Topics
- Faculty raised a question they heard from parents during parent-teacher conferences about the possibility of an after-school program in academics for kids that are looking for science, math, etc. Specifically, for those that are looking for more than what can be taught during regular school hours. The discussion revolved around budget constraints being a factor, unless someone is willing to volunteer for it.
- Another faculty raised topic was around options for helping students who struggle to behave in the classroom. A parent raised the topic of the Second Step program that they’ve seen used at other schools. The group also discussed the limited space of the building regarding providing a calming room for students, but it’s currently not an option.
Meeting Closed by Motion and Unanimous Vote of Affirmation
Oakcrest Elementary School Community Council Minutes September 18, 2023
Members in Attendance: Travis Workman, Parker Cluff, Christa Banks, Eric Pedersen, Brandi
Butler, Noe Wilkins, Montanna Hood, Natalie Osborne and Ken Westwood
Welcome
All members of the SCC introduced themselves and a notepad was circulated to get requisite contact information
Council Elections
Travis Workman volunteered to continue as Chair and the Council unanimously
approved
Parker Cluff volunteered to continue as Vice Chair and the Council unanimously
approved
Meeting Schedule Approved
The Council agreed to meet at 4 p.m. in the media center on the following future dates:
October 16, November 13, January 8 and March 4
Additional meeting dates will be approved as needed
Training
Council members were informed of the expectations associated with School
Community Councils in Utah and provided with links to short videos associated with
SCC’s and the LandTrust program
Current Plan Review
Mr. Westwood shared current implementation of the key things we discussed as a
Council last winter/spring – especially that which is outlined in our LandTrust Plan
Data Review
Mr. Westwood shared Acadience (reading) and RISE data for the 2022-23 school year.
While we’ve much yet to accomplish, students at Oakcrest are performing at a higher
level than they ever have and growth trends are positive.
Meeting Closed by Motion and Unanimous Vote of Affirmation