• SKY VIEW HIGH Relationships, Character, Knowledge………….for Life!

    School Community Council Minutes

    August 23, 2022

    We were welcomed by Chairman Toni Gibbons and introductions made by Principal Shane Jones.

    Shane asked everyone if the meeting schedule that we have done in past years works for everyone? All agreed to keep the 6:45 am time on the 3 rd Tuesday of every month. We will meet in the Main Office Conference room instead of the Presentation Room.

    Nominations were opened for Chairman and Co-Chair for next year. Paul Schwartz (who was not present at the meeting) was nominated. He will be contacted and we will wait until next meeting for final vote. Kathy Bullen will remain Secretary.

    Shane asked the council if they had any concerns or questions for the new Administration or for the upcoming year?

    Heather Moller, is a regular substitute at Sky View, expressed her concern about the DIRS system, drills and emergencies in general for those substituting at the time. Right now, substitutes aren’t able to access the DIRS system. There is a training video shown to them through Kelly’s services. We hope that teachers that are in rooms next to substitutes will be aware and lock their doors and help out when necessary. Heather also commented that too many students are parking in the Circle Drive.

    Shane said that all of these items are on the agenda to be discussed: additional parking in the circle drive, locking the school down and other safety issues. Terri Rhodes (School Board) said that the District is in the process of putting cameras and a buzz in system at every school, starting with the elementary schools.

    Ruth Mudrow asked about safety issues with windows in the classrooms. Shane said we will look at everything and balance our needs and will get more training with the DIRS system.

    Jessica Higginbotham mentioned a couple items: Add on school fees, the dress code inconsistency and servicing the Latino population (ELL). Shane said they have with the District Office and their goal is get all 4 high schools on the same page and set up a common dress code. They have been meeting with students about dress code since school has started and it’s tough – could be doing it all day. Wearing hats is one of the biggest issues, but will address it with students. Our ELL population has expanded this year by 3 new students. We have a LIA team including a parent liaison. Lyndy Agee mentioned that the counseling department organizes a field trip to USU for minority students and are working to help students get invested in the LIA program.

    Brady showed a video “Be Better Do Better” that shows that relationships count.

    Meeting adjourned until next meeting on September 13th at 6:45am