• School Community Council Minutes
    Wednesday, November 1, 2023
    Media Center
    4:00 p.m.

    Board Members in Attendance: Alex Fife, Sasha Beorchia, Kirk Farmer, Alison
    Sorenson, Jullie Payne

    Absent: Chantel Labrum

    Additional Attendees:

    Teri Rhodes (CCSD school board president), Gary Thomas (Assistant Superintendent of
    Elementary Education), Stacey Wright (School Media Specialist)

    I. Welcome

    II. Approval of past meeting minutes
    Alex Fife motioned to approve the minutes.
    Kirk Farmer seconded that motion

    III. New Business

    A. Cache County School District Bond Committee Presentation
    1. 2023 BOND MAIN PRESENTATION.pdf
    B. Digital Citizenship Presentation- School Media Specialist

    Elementary kids are being taught topics once a month in the
    following areas:
    - Privacy and Security
    - Digital Footprint & Identity
    - Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, & Hate Speech
    - News & Media Literacy
    - Media Balance & Well-Being
    - Relationships & Communication

    C. Other
    None

    IV. Review of Previous Business

    A. Safe Routes
    1. Discuss area of 800 E without sidewalk
    The grant for this sidewalk that the city applied for was not granted.
    This issue about building sidewalks in the community is up to
    North Logan City as they seek ways to fund the process including
    seeking grants from other sources. Concerned parents and citizens
    are encouraged to discuss concerns with the city.

    B. Overview of Spending (TSSA and Land Trust)
    1. PLC Conference
    Four teachers and the principal went to this conference Oct 16-17.
    The conference was educating attendees about the educational
    benefits to student learning from using the practice of effective
    professional learning communities.
    2. Technology Update
    Two new tvs purchased for teachers to replace aging short throw
    projectors. Students report the visibility of the content displayed on
    the tvs has substantially improved.
    Two chromebook carts have been purchased. The chromebooks to
    be housed in these carts will be purchased from Cedar Ridge
    Elementary at a reduced price when they receive newer models
    soon.

    V. Adjournment: Alex motioned to adjourn. Alison seconded the motion.
    Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 4:00 pm