SCC MEMBERS
_x_ Elcena Saline (Principal)
_x_ Julia Sorenson (Chair)
__ Matt Box (Vice-Chair)
__ Stacey Noble
__ Michelle Schmidt
__ Brittany Fenton
_x_ Stacie Zisakis
__ Vince Craig
__ Allison Boothe
_x_ Christie Madsen
__ Christie Taylor
Visitors:
Katie Dahle
Sara Romero
Welcome
Approve Minutes from Last Meeting- Christie Madsen motioned to approve the minutes. Stacie Zisakis seconded the motion.
Visitor Comments
Sara Romero is concerned about using candy as a reward and it being given out regularly in the classroom. She is worried about the health of the students. Her son in kindergarten often comes home with candy and treats for reward and accomplishment of tasks. She stated research and information about her health concerns.
SCC Business
- TSSP & Land Trust plan submitted with signed signature page.
- Review current year’s LAND Trust plan, data and expenditures and review if
on course or if amendments are necessary. Same as discussion in March except $1000 added for teachers to observe other teachers.
Christie Madsen motioned to approve TSSA and Land trust Plans. Stacie Zisakis seconded the motion.
- Discussion and vote to give input to the CSD Board on technology restrictions- IT is working on the issues that have been brought to their attention. Students don’t have access to YouTube. Students realized that they could access YouTube and images through Google Slides. That feature has been disabled. 3 options were given for vote: *No change. *All elementary schools are “highly restrictive.” Parents are given the option to make their child’s filtering less restrictive. We need input from all SCC members to put it to a vote. Teachers have been asked to eliminate Chromebook “free time” for students who finish their work early. All online work needs to be teacher directed. Option 1: No change got all the votes for SCC members in attendance.
Stacie Zisakis motioned to approve the technology feedback survey and Christie Madsen seconded the motion.
- First reading at the last board meeting: population decrease, consolidate schools, school closure, funding FTE. Trying to balance class sizes and reduce class sizes.The goal is 415-600 students per school. It costs $1.2 million to keep a school open 10 schools are being looked at in the district. Schools that are impacted by closure will affect school boundaries at nearby schools. Decisions for the 2026-2027 school year must be made by December 2025. There will be a vote at the May 6th Board meeting. More concrete information coming Fall 2025. Any questions, contact Katie Dahle.
- Candy in the classroom discussion- Cena asked teachers how often they were using candy in the classroom as rewards, etc. She presented the information that she collected from the teachers at Granite by grade level. Challenging to go candy free. We can encourage teachers to offer a different treat as a reward that is not candy. Making the faculty more aware of the amount of sugary treats that are being used. Parents are more likely to donate candy because it is easy and cheap. Cena will have a discussion with the staff at the beginning of the new school year to encourage teachers to ask for non sugary treats as donations.
Principal Report
- Professional learning- A teacher from each grade level went to a PD on PLC. Two teachers went to a leadership conference. Purpose: To aid in engagement and build better PLCs.
- Attendance data follow-up–We looked at attendance across the school. 37% of Granite is absent less than 5% of the time. There is not an attendance plan to present at this point.
PTA Report
Christie Madsen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Stacie Zisakis seconded the motion.
Next Meeting: May 12th
Guest remarks are limited to 3 minutes
