November 13, 2019

Community Council Meeting Minutes

Those in Attendance: Jake Draper, Lacy Richards, Cindy Waters, Heather Hales, Chris Davis, Laurie Kite.  Jill Merritt by email. Jen Thomas and Georgene Brinkerhoff, excused.

Reworded Goals and Measurements: We discussed the need to reword our goals and measurements for our current Trustland Plan.   It was proposed to use the state goal set for the district. There was discussion about increasing the reading percentage from 65% to 70% and to use updated terminology of the assessment used.  Chris Davis motioned and Jake Draper seconded. All council members voted in agreement. The approved wording change for Goal #1 is as follows:  

Goal #1

Our primary goal is that 70% of students will achieve typical or above typical growth in reading by the end of the 2019-2020 school year as measured by Pathways of Progress on the end of year Acadience assessment.

 Measurements

We will use the end of year Acadience Pathways of Progress assessment to determine if students achieved the schoolwide reading goal.

The following wording for Goal #2 was motioned by Lacy Richards and seconded by Laurie Kite.  All council members voted in agreement. The approved wording change for Goal #2 is as follows:  

Goal #2

All K-6 students will be instructed in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) using Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum.

Measurements

One PLTW module will be taught in each grade level by the end of the 2019-20 school year.

PLTW Curriculum:  PLTW curriculum is adapting to match new science standards.  Not all modules are ready to be purchased. Some of the modules we currently have can be shifted to other grades.  Country View has one module per grade that meets the current standards, with the exception of first grade. We plan to purchase a module for first grade for use this year.  Currently, K-3 are not required to teach science this year; however, next year all grades will be required to teach science to mastery.

Council Membership:  We discussed the need to add more parent members to our council.  Jake Draper motioned that we extend an invitation to the two additional parents who were on the Fall ballot.  Lacy Richards seconded the motion. All council members voted in agreement. Chris Davis motioned to extend an invitation to Marci Thorsted, PTA President, to serve on the council as well.  The motion was seconded by Cindy Waters. All council members voted in agreement. Heather Hales will contact those parents.  

Vice Chair Election:  Lacy Richards nominated Cindy Waters to serve as Community Council Vice Chair.  Laurie Kite seconded the motion. All council members voted in agreement.  

Last Meeting’s Minutes:  The minutes were approved for October 9, 2019 meeting by Lacy Richards and Laurie Kite seconded.  All council members voted to approve the minutes.  

Plans for February 12, 2020 Meeting:  Report on PLTW modules purchased.  Discuss schoolwide progress of goals.  Begin discussing next year’s plan.

The meeting was adjourned.