26-27 Glacier Hills Elementary
School Community Council Minutes
September 16th 5:15-6:15 PM
26-27 Glacier Hills Elementary
School Community Council Minutes
September 16th 5:15-6:15 PM
Members: Julia Winfree, Samantha Harris, Kristie Koyle, Jeny Wariner, Steve Christensen, Rachel Merrill, Meghann Shaw, Stephanie Robbins, Dustin Hughes, Wendy Buchanan, Heidi Gardner, Zeke Alexander
In attendance: Julia Winfree, Samantha Harris, Kristie Koyle, Jeny Wariner, Steve Christensen, Rachel Merrill, Meghann Shaw, Stephanie Robbins, Dustin Hughes, Wendy Buchanan, Heidi Gardner, Zeke Alexander,
Excused members: None
Guests: Hulya Kablan
1. Opening & Welcome
a. Introductions of all members.
b. Introduction of Mrs. Kablan, our district guest.
2. Approval of Agenda
o Motion: Stephanie
- 2nd: Dustin
3. Approval of August Minutes
a. Motion: Wendy
- 2nd: Rachel
4. Principal & School Updates
a. School District Accreditation is coming up. The 5 aspects shared in the accreditation document include: School and Community; Demographics and Leadership; Curriculum and Instruction; Achievements; and Challenges and Focus areas. Everything looks clear and documented.
b. Bells and Announcements: At the previous meeting the satety concern of the neighborhood hearing everything was brought up, however, District policy they be heard outside for other safety concerns.
c. Media Center Curriculum Concern Addressed: Generally non curricular videos are allowed when displaced from the library. They follow the district curriculum found at Manuals.canyonsdistrict.org.
d. Parent teacher Conferences are Sept 21st and 23rd with the Book Fair and grandparent lunch in conjunction. An accommodated check-in system will be utilized to allow easier grandparent visits.
e. Reading Program: Read-a-thon is coming October 2nd. Ken Garff for Good is the reading program the school will use this year. Kick off on October 1st. Information will be shared at the PTCs and in the Yeti Yell. School wide challenges and prizes will still be part of the reading program.
5. SCC Chair Update & Calendar
a. If members have not yet gone, please attend the District SCC training Oct 7th.
b. October is safe walking route review month. Get out and walk the route in preparation for the discussion. White City representatives will be there to help us understand what can and cannot be accommodated.
c. The 2026-27 Ensure Updated contact information is correct on. on the Glacier Hills SCC website.
6. Safety Drills Report
a. The first drill of the year, a fire drill, was the best drill thus far. There was a fast, quiet, clear of the building. The new system that accounts for staff unconnected to students worked well. Pre-taught skills at morning mindfulness helped make it smooth.
b. Next is a lock down drill on Friday Sept 18th.
7. LAND Trust & TSSA Review
This year’s Land Trust money will be used on salary for staff. That gets finalized in October.
8. Follow-Up on August Member Concerns
Above in Principal Update
9. PTA Update
a. The next meeting is October 21st due to Fall break.
b. Parent teacher Conference Involvement: Setting up for the Book Fair will happen this week with previews on Friday. PTA will help with Book Fair as well as the Grandparent lunch on Monday and Wednesday during school. All students have 6 dollars to spend at the Book Fair. Feeding teachers on Monday during PTCs
c. Fall Fair Fundraiser on the 23rd. More to come.
10. District Focus Items
None.
11. Member Concerns & Comments
None
12. Adjournment
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