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Agenda Brighton High School Community Council October 21, 2015 – 3:15 pm Media Center Charisse Hilton Kodi Gilgen, Cindy Baker, Catherine Bates, Thomas Williams, Mike Flavin, Jerry Christensen, Aarron Hadfield, Janice Spencerwise, Lisa Taylor, Brenda Mccann, Amber Shill, Gavin Seal, Julie Clawson, Marshelle Shelton, Ernest Pulliam.

BHS Mission Statement: BHS inspires excellence, cultivates respect, and fosters knowledge for life!

SCC members were invited to come before the meeting to view a video on how to best use SCC funds, it can be found here: http://www.schoollandtrust.org/fall-training/

Welcome and Introductions: Board member Amber Shill joined us. Her update from board was as follows:  Calendar committee met on the 20th trying to coordinate days off between elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.  Amber is happy to take concerns by e-mail.  Town Hall meeting on October 21st at 7:00PM in the Albion Choir Room they will be addressing concerns about the proposal from instructional supports for dual immersion in the high schools.  Information was given about the last SCC training meeting on Wednesday October 28th 6:30 PM Jordan High School.

SCC Business: (45 min) Approve September 2015 Minutes: Cindy Baker Motioned Janice SpencerWise Seconded

SCC Training - touch base on 2015-16 timeline: Kodi passed around expectations for each month, and what the SCC is supposed to accomplish.

Counselor’s Report  New Department Head  Lifeline is this evening (suicide prevention) two for one ARC with a parent.  Completing CCRs with seniors, finished by Friday  Monday they start ninth grade CCR’s  College application week 16-20th November  Data project—raise benchmark scores for ACT Results—Reading has increased. 26% of juniors didn’t meet benchmark, 20% of sophomores didn’t meet benchmarks in PLAN test the counseling center has designed interventions for these students.

Faculty Report  A reminder to parents, please check Skyward  Attendance will affect grades  Tonight is ARC night two for one with a parent

Principal’s Report Breakdown of cell tower budget/funds.  Spending update—break down of spending, you can find it on land trust website.  Clarified cell tower budget amendments made last week  Added 1,000 for academic field trips Motion: Julie Clawson Seconded: Cindy Baker  500 for faculty opening breakfast  500 for treats and water for PTC  500 for feeder luncheon  Review of where Cell Tower funds are coming from  Teachers are reading Generation IY, Dr. Elmore could come and do a lecture to the teachers in June, teachers would be paid the in service rate.  Ms. Hilton addressed Simi Fehoko’s public announcement for his acceptance of the Army All-American bowl invitation. Army All-American requires a public announcement for accepted players.  Brighton will be inducted into the NFL super bowl hall of fame Gold Ball will be presented on the same day as the Army All-American assembly.  HYPE classes and CTESS instruction on teacher professional day  PT conferences same format as last time, admin is listening to and monitoring feedback, any other concerns talk to Ms. Hilton Principal’s leadership council is setting up a BHS Remind, will advertise and help kids set it up next week. In an effort to be consistent district has drawn up a policy for lacrosse teams (boys and girls) renting out the stadium. Drop off and pick up—risk management came and observed, transportation people have been contacted and will come and observe, Mayor Cullimore has also observed the situation and has been willing to work with the high school to reach some solutions.

Review use of LAND Trust Funds (budget report)

Digital Citizenship discussion - Catherine Bates See Safe Tech and Digital Citizenship document Some suggestions made by the SCC: Periscope is blocked—but maybe shouldn’t be Publicity to parents about technology—summarize report and send to parents Digital Divide---some kids don’t have the tech Parent invitation to NetSafe assembly Registration packet

School Climate: (5 min) PTSA Input Thank you for the meal for the teachers at Parent Teacher Conferences

Communication: (10 min)

Feeder School Luncheon, Wednesday, Nov. 24th at 12:00pm in The View. Cindy Baker will be heading it up, and meeting for next month.

Topics for feeder luncheon: IPLC –definition and purpose Standards based grading

Lunch at the district for volunteers tomorrow

November 4th Bagels at Brighton counselors will discuss Regence Scholarship Dec. 2 Board Members will field questions

Other & Celebrations: (5)  Jim Hodges received a recognition letter from Stanford University for his dedication in preparing students, specifically Stone Kalisa, for admission to Stanford.  Paul Otterstom was recognized by KMYU (Ch.2 Sister Station) for his service this summer in running a summer woods program for teenage girls. He was interviewed during the half- time broadcast of the Jordan game.  Region Girls Tennis Champs  Region Girls Soccer Champs  Region Boys Golf Champs, 6th in state  Freshman/Sophomore Soccer Champs  Academic All-State for Keegan Anderson (golf)  Academic All-State for Felicia Catten (soccer)  Academic All-State for Hannah Stearman (volleyball)  Simi Fehoko- Army All-American Bowl Invitation  NFL Honor Roll  Our Drama students had a successful trip to the Cedar City Shakespearian Festival  We received a cash donation from the Byrne Family Foundation. $4000 has been dedicated to our performing arts programs to use for their collective benefit.  We appreciate Mayor Cullimore being our guest presenter at our Bagels at Brighton last week.  FBLA and DECA also did well in their recent competition at Herriman. The results are posted on our Facebook.  We had 11 students qualify for the All-State choir.  Debate continues to do well.