• Heritage Elementary School School Community Council

    Minutes

    Wednesday, October 9, 2024

     

    1. Welcome to Community Council  - Call meeting to order – Kendal

    2. Review This Year’s Membership along with taking attendance. 

      1. Kendal Welker (Chair-Parent)

      2. Julie Clark (Vice Chair-Parent)

      3. Sara Anderson (Parent)  

      4. Yesenia Garcia (Parent)

      5. Maria Jones (Teacher)

      6. Lance Robins (Principal)

    3. School Website Up and Running 

      1. Contact person Shalayne Merrill    shalayne.merrill@ccsdut.org

      2. https://www.ccsdut.org/heritage
        Not currently up to date, but will be updated before due date on Oct 20th.

    4. School Calendar of Events

      1. Friday, Oct 11   PTA Meeting in Art Room 9:30 AM

      2. Tuesday, Oct 15 2nd Grade Field Trip American West Heritage Center

      3. Wednesday, Oct 16 School Picture Re-Take Day

      4. Thur/Fri, Oct 17-18 FALL BREAK no School

      5. Monday, Oct 21 Hearing Testing

      6. Friday, Oct 25 Spirit Wear Orders Due (Last Deadline)

      7. October 28 – November 1st PTA Safety Week
        Days have already been sent out in newsletter. 

      8. NOVEMBER SCC MEETING: November 13th at 4:00 pm

      9. November 18th Teacher Prep Day, No School

      10. November 21-22 Parent Teacher Conferences

    5. School Land Trust Reports Due: October 20, 2024

      1. Principal Assurance-----Almost Completed

      2. Council Membership----Completed

      3. All will be on the Heritage Webpage 

      4. http://www.schoollandtrust.org/

    6. All Doors locked but the Front Entry Doors to allow students in AM (from 8 am to 9:15 am), 8 am opening time is because of morning reading program and orchestra. 

    7. SCC Rules of Order & Procedure (Handout) – Sara motions to approve, Julie second, vote passed to accept the rules of order and procedure. 

    Rules of order can be found online.

    1. School Land Trust Budget Year to Date

    Roll-Over Funds $3,890.

    Allocation                      $111,211.

    Total Budget $118,065.

    Amount Used $------

    Amount Left $118,065

    Percent Remaining 100%

    Some of this money has been spent, this is pending update. 

    1. School information

    1. Halloween  (Back of this Page) 

          a. Dress-up and Halloween Guidelines

          b. Students need to follow dress code

          c. More information found on Heritage Website. 

          d. Will be having a Halloween Parade this year at 9:15 am on the loop
    No inflatable costumes

        X.  School Grade Report 😊 Handout
    Exemplary results in Achievement and growth, typical growth in English learner progress. 

        XI. SNAP (Student Neighborhood Access Program) Information (Updated)

    1. https://www.snapforschools.com
      This information will continue to be updated, likely to be a big thing over the next couple years.

        XII. Other Items to be put on next month’s agenda
    There is a timeline for councils that we will use for meeting agendas. 

    Yield to pedestrian signs. Nibley city has talked about this. A new sidewalk is going in to connect the school the crosswalk to the East of the school closer to the school. There are concerns about students taking the new crosswalk and walking west when there is not a path all the way past the roundabout. Potential families moving in directly across from the school may have kids that would need to turn right at that crosswalk. Moving this crosswalk will move the school zone.

    Watch for safety concerns and bring them to attention. Kids are sometimes riding in the road to avoid sprinklers. 

    XIII.  Motion to close Meeting ___Sara_______ Second __Kendal__________

    The End Thank You☺

    Halloween Guidelines

    • Students will be allowed to wear Halloween costumes on Monday, Oct. 31st. To help us ensure a 

    • safe and fun environment that is still conducive to learning, please follow these guidelines:

      • We encourage you to dress as a character from your favorite book

      • Costumes must maintain modesty as described in the Cache County School District dress code policy:

        • Shorts and skirts must be near the knee

        • Clothes must sufficiently cover undergarments at all times. See-through or net fabrics, halter tops, off-the-shoulder, or low-cut tops, bare midriff, and muscle shirts (sleeveless/bare midriff shirts) are prohibited.

      • No Costume Masks are allowed

      • Only COVID masks allowed

      • No toy weapons or accessory items such as magic wands, swords, guns, etc. are allowed

      • Costumes should not obstruct students from participating in regular academic learning (no inflatables)

      • Please wear makeup in moderation. No fake wounds or makeup that represents blood or injuries.

      • No Glitter please!

    • CCSD Dress Code Policy

      • Adoption Date: 7/1/1986, Revised: 7/1/1989; 02/01/2008 
        SECTION II - STUDENT PERSONNEL POLICY

    A. Student
    II-A10 Rules of Conduct
    a. Dress Code Policy

    Purpose: The courts, state, and federal laws, as well as Cache County School District, require an atmosphere at school which provides for a safe, orderly, and distraction-free learning environment. The following dress code policy has been designed to support such an environment.  Please remember that the dress code policy applies to all students whether attending school or any school function (as participant or member of the audience).

    There appears to be a close relationship between good dress and grooming habits, good work and study habits, and proper school behavior. If clothing, hair style, or personal adornment is causing a disruption in school or at any school function, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

    Disruption is defined as, but not limited to, reactions by other individuals to the clothing or adornment, which causes the teacher/administrator to lose the attention of the students, to modify or cease instructional activities, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.

    Responsibilities: Adherence to dress and grooming standards is the responsibility of the student and his/her parents/guardians. Enforcement of the school’s dress code and standards is the responsibility of the school administration, faculty, and staff. Students that do not comply with a teacher’s request will be referred to the school administration for corrective action. Consequences for the violation of the dress code are listed in each school’s student handbook.  Any item which violates the dress code may be confiscated and not returned to the student or parent at the discretion of the school administration or law enforcement.

    All schools are expected to enforce the following guidelines.  Individual schools may add to this policy with School Board approval.  It is recognized that activities may arise that call for variations; therefore, exceptions to this policy may be made for special occasions only when so designated by the school administration.

    The Cache County School District has established the following guidelines to aid parents and students in selecting proper school attire:
      
    (1)  Students should be clean and well groomed (hair, clothes, cosmetics).  If safety is a factor, more stringent standards may be applied.
    (2)  Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times while on campus.
    (3)  Except for religious or medical purposes, hats, caps, and other head coverings shall not be worn or displayed inside school facilities during school hours.
    (4)  Clothes shall sufficiently cover undergarments at all times.
    (5)   See-through or net fabrics, halter-tops, off-the shoulder or low-cut tops, bare midriffs, and muscle shirts (sleeveless/bare midriff shirts) are prohibited.
    (6)   Shorts and skirts must be near the knee.
    (7)   Clothing, jewelry, personal items (backpacks/bags, binders, bandannas, etc.), and skin shall be free of writing, pictures, symbols, insignia, or color combinations which:

    (a) Communicate crude, profane, or sexually suggestive messages
    (b) Displays drug, alcohol, or tobacco advertising, promotion, or likenesses
    (c) Advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice
    (d) Represent or give evidence to gang membership or affiliation

    (8)  Metal accessories that present a hazard to the health or safety of the wearer or others are prohibited on school grounds.