2025-26 Agendas & Minutes

Meeting Information:

September 10, 2025

Minutes:

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  Spring Creek Middle School Community Council Meeting Minutes

  September 10, 2025, 7:00 AM ~ Career Center

   

  (Tentative, to be approved by the board 10.8.25)

  Welcome

• Blair Powell (Principal) welcomed attendees.
• Agenda, Rules of Order, and Procedures were distributed.

• Attendance

  Members Present: Blake Hansen, Ted Twinting, Cindy Allen, Thayne Weston, Blair Powell (Principal), Jordan Kerr, Sarah Buttars, Emma Mecham
  Others Present: Andy Lund (Vice-Principal), Cheryl Brown (Secretary)
  Excused: Randall Bagley (Board Member)

  School Calendar Review (Blair Powell)

• Sept. 25 – Oct. 6: Liberty Card Fundraiser
• Oct. 2: Picture Retakes
• Oct. 2: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
  • First 90 minutes by appointment; last 90 minutes open house
• Oct. 3: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00–11:00 a.m.
  • First 90 minutes by appointment; last 90 minutes open house
• Oct. 9–10: Fall Break
• Oct. 15: Vision Screening
• Oct. 31: Halloween

• Meeting Schedule

• Spring Creek Community Council Meeting Schedule 2025-26
  • September 10th
  • October 8th
  • November 12th
  • December 10th
  • January 14th
  • February 11th
  • March 11th
  • April 8th
  • May 13th
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• Motion made by Blair Powell to hold meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m.  Seconded by Thayne Weston. Motion passed unanimously.
   

• District Updates (Blair Powell)

• New Middle Schools:
  • Hyde Park MS: Ahead of schedule (3 weeks).
    Nibley MS: On schedule.
  • The School Board will send out surveys to families to vote on school names.
     
• Truth in Taxation: District completed its open session. State funding requires taxation at a specific percentage. More details available on the district website.
   
• Dual Language Immersion (DLI): Program structure changing; each high school will host a DLI. The district will hold hearings before the final decision is made.
   

• School Items

  Election of Community Council Officers

• Chair: Motion by Emma Mecham to elect Sarah Buttars – seconded by Blair Powell. Motion carried unanimously.
   
• Vice-Chair: Motion by Ted Twinting to elect Emma Mecham – seconded by Sarah Buttars. Motion carried unanimously.
   
• Secretary: Motion by Blair Powell to elect Cheryl Brown – seconded by Thayne Weston. Motion carried unanimously.
   

• Responsibilities of Community Council

• Develop and implement School Trust Lands Plan (~$150,000 last year for SCMS).
  • Supports school vision and mission.
  • Aligns with the School Improvement Plan. 
  • 90% of funds typically allocated to salaries/people.
  • Oversight of Digital Citizenship.
     

• Training

• Video on School Trust Lands by Liz Mumford: Watch here.
• District-level training: October 7 (Virtual).
   

• Other Items

• Names/emails of council members will be listed on the school website.
• Members will receive an email from support@utah.gov to confirm their council membership.
• Concern raised about student drop-off and pick-up procedures. Blair Powell noted the safety issue and committed to sending a reminder to parents.
   

• Next Meeting

• Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
• Time: 7:00 a.m.
• Location: Career Center
• Chair: Sarah Buttars will conduct.
   

• Adjournment

• The meeting adjourned at 7:40 a.m.

Approved
● Minutes approved 12.10.25

 

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Meeting Information:

October 8, 2025

Minutes:

Spring Creek Middle School – Community Council Meeting Minutes
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Career Center

Welcome
● The meeting was called to order by Sarah Buttars (Chair).

Attendance
Present: Sarah Buttars, Emma Mecham, Blake Hansen, Ted Twinting, Taylor Stevenson, Randall Bagley,
Cindy Allen, Blair Powell, Cheryl Brown
Excused: Thayne Weston, Jordan Kerr, Andy Lund

School Calendar Review
● Oct. 6–8: Red Ribbon Week
● Oct. 9–10: Fall Break (No School)
● Oct. 14: Special Olympics Soccer (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
● Oct. 15: Vision Screening (7th Grade)
● Oct. 31: Halloween
● Nov. 2: Daylight Savings Time Ends
● Nov. 3–7: Veterans Day Assembly Practices

● Nov. 11: Veterans Day Assembly
● Nov. 12: Next Community Council Meeting

District Items – Presented by Randall Bagley
● New Middle Schools: Construction is on schedule, with an anticipated building turnover in
August.
● Truth in Taxation:
○ The State Tax Commission denied the District’s approval due to a technicality (only one
agenda was used instead of two).
○ The District appealed but the denial was upheld, resulting in a $6 million shortfall this
year.
○ An emergency fund will help offset the shortage.
○ The District will repeat the process next year.

School Items
State School Report Card Data
● Blair Powell will share the report when it is released (expected in October).
● The data includes growth metrics, demographics, English language learner progress, and more.
● Blair emphasized the growth data as the most meaningful measure of school progress.

School Cell Phone Policy

● Blair presented the draft version of the new cell phone policy, developed with input from
faculty, staff, and administration.
● The policy aligns with SB 170 and outlines clear, consistent consequences.
● The committee is not required to vote but was invited to provide feedback.
● Emma Mecham expressed appreciation for the thorough work put into developing the policy.

Student Safety
● Drop-Off/Pick-Up: Ongoing concerns were discussed. The school will send an email reminder to
parents about procedures.
● Walking/Biking/Busing:
○ Ted Twinting noted improvements regarding the North Logan bus.
○ Blair acknowledged the bus driver shortage and the importance of collaboration to
ensure safety.

● A safety awareness campaign will be launched in the coming month.

TrustLands
Training Follow-Up
● Members were encouraged to share feedback from the CCSD Community TrustLands Training.
● Questions or suggestions should be directed to Sarah Buttars for discussion in future meetings.

2025–26 TrustLands Plan
● Current year disbursement: $140,399.98, based on per-student funding.
● Funds primarily support salaries and professional development.

● Any budget changes must be approved by the council.
● Plans and reports can be viewed at: schoollandtrust.schools.utah.gov/publicreports

Safe Technology & Digital Citizenship
● Jan Jenson (Media Center) has developed a Digital Citizenship Curriculum and will share the
overview digitally with council members.
● The overview will include standards, scope, and sequence.
● Cindy Allen noted that similar content is also taught in Digital Literacy and Health classes.

Other Items
● Members should look for an email from support@utah.gov confirming School Community
Council membership.
● Blair Powell introduced Randall Bagley as the school board representative and encouraged
open communication regarding any district concerns.

Adjournment
● The meeting was adjourned by Sarah Buttars.
● Next Meeting: November 12, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

 

Approved
● Minutes approved 12.10.25

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Spring Creek Middle School Community Council Meeting

Minutes for Nov. 12, 2025, 7:00 AM, Career Center

 All Are Welcome to Attend! 

Tentative, pending Council approval

 

Spring Creek Middle School – Community Council Meeting Minutes
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Career Center

 

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Welcome

• The meeting was called to order by Sarah Buttars (Chair).
   

Attendance

Present: Sarah Buttars, Emma Mecham, Cindy Allen, Blair Powell, Cheryl Brown, Thayne Weston, Jordan Kerr, Andy Lund, Rachel Kenning, John Sanchez
Excused: Randall Bagley, Blake Hansen, Ted Twinting

 

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School Calendar Review

• 11/5 - 11/12 - Food Drive
• 11/9 - Veteran’s Day Program 9:15 AM
• 11/13 - Last Day of 1^st Trimester
• 11/14 - Trimester Transition Day (No School)
• 11/17 - 2^nd Trimester Begins
• 11/17 - 11/21 - College Week
• 11/20 - 1st Trimester “No Tardy Party”
• 11/21 - 1^st Trimester Grades Printed, Handed-out, Emailed
• 11/26 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
• 12/4 - 12/9 - Chuck Your Change Fundraiser
• 12/10 - Net Positive Assembly (9:00 - 11:00)
• 12/10 - Next Community Council Meeting

 

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District Items – Presented by Blair Powell

• New Middle Schools: Construction is on schedule, with an anticipated building turnover in August.  The Trust Lands plan we create will be for Maple View MS.  The new school in Hyde Park, Juniper Ridge, will actually start to create their own plan.  
  • Maple View will house 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.  The first year we open, ⅓ of our students will be brand new to middle school.  We will go from 830 students to almost 1300.  We will go from a school of 45  staff members to about 65 staff members.  It will give us the opportunity to develop a culture that is something that stands the test of time.  
  • The question was raised as to how we plan to handle 6th grade?  We are planning to do a 6 period day and have added additional minutes back into the school for Language Arts and Math.  There will be less electives.  We will be adding 6 grade teachers into our staff as well.  There won’t be a block schedule.  6th grader lockers will be upstairs.  8th grade lockers will be downstairs.  The 7th grade students will be split on both floors.  There are challenges everyday in middle school and we will do our best to try to mitigate any problems.  
  • The building is beautiful but the important piece is the students and the staff.  These are the priorities as we move into the new building.  

 

• Boundary Re-alignments (Elementary)  The high school boundaries will be the new middle school boundary areas.  The four middle school feeder schools will feed into the four high schools.  They have tried to balance the numbers of students in the elementary schools but they are not true feeders to the high schools.

 

• DLI updates - These are still currently being worked through at the district level.  

 

 

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School Items

• Veteran’s Day Assembly - We have not committed to maintaining Veteran’s Day in the new school.  We will gather information from students and staff members to make that determination.  Concerns were raised about the speaker bringing up religious overtones. 
• Community Outreach: Food Drive (Nov.), Chuck Your Change (Dec.)
• Expected Enrollment Numbers
  • Juniper Ridge (Hyde Park)   1,141
  • Maple View (Nibley)   1,293
  • North Cache    1,111
  • South Cache    1,086

 

 

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TrustLands

• Trustlands (Wed. 10/11)
  • English/Language Arts Data - Released, but multiple errors.  The district is combing through the data.  We will postpone talking about this until we receive accurate information.
  • Math Data - (John Sanchez)  John presented the objectives for the math department.  68% of Spring Creek students scored at or above the proficiency level. We want to focus on student growth for K-8 Math. The 2022-23 school year was 80% (An MPG above 50% indicates above average student growth).  We use formative assessment data to identify students needing extra support and those ready for enrichment.  Some of their future goals is to ensure we have the resources for these interventions and programs. Our students are showing that with the right support, they can achieve incredible things in MATH - and together we can keep that success growing!  The team feels like they need:  time to collaborate, professional development, vertical alignment and horizontal alignment.  Currently, we provide a $500 stipend to complete summer work.  Blair asked what the general consensus was moving forward?  John explained more time to build teams because we don’t know who next year’s teachers will be.  Time is money.  We will need manipulatives, calculators, chrome books, and hands on items that the teachers could use, especially in 6th grade.  We will need to take inventory.  Blair asked John to work with his team to put together a prioritized list of items that are most important to you as a team to move forward. 

 

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Safe Technology & Digital Citizenship

• December 10^th “Net Positive” Assembly (Andy Lund)

 

 

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Other Items

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Adjournment

• The meeting was adjourned by Sarah Buttars.
   

Next Meeting: December 10, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

 

Approved
● Minutes approved 12.10.25

 

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Spring Creek Middle School Community Council Meeting

Minutes for December 10, 2025, 7:00 AM, Career Center

 All Are Welcome to Attend! 

Tentative, pending Council approval

 

Spring Creek Middle School – Community Council Meeting Minutes
Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Career Center

 

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Welcome

• The meeting was called to order by Sarah Buttars (Chair)

Attendance

Present: Sarah Buttars, Emma Mecham, Cindy Allen, Rachel Kenning, Randall Bagley, Blake Hansen, Blair Powell, Cheryl Brown, Andy Lund
Excused: Ted Twinting, Thayne Weston, Jordan Kerr, John Sanchez

 

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School Calendar Review

 

• 12/10 - Net Positive Assembly (9:00 - 11:00)
• 12/11 - STEM Class Field Trip (Stream Water Collection 8:00)
• 12/17 - Band Concert (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
• 12/19 - Last Day of School Before Christmas Break
• 12/22 - 1/2 Christmas Break (No School)
• 1/5 - First Day Back at School After Christmas Break
• 1/13 - 1/14 - Counselor Presentations - Suicide Awareness, Stress & Anxiety (CCA class)
• 1/14 - Next School Community Council Meeting
• 1/15 - 1/16 Winter Parent Teacher Conferences

 

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District Items – Presented by Randall Bagley, CCSD Board of Education

• New Middle Schools: Construction is on schedule thanks to the beautiful November weather.  

 

• TrustLands - Since Maple View will be a new school, they have  extended the due date for our proposal to November 1st, 2026.  Our hope is to get our new Community Council selected so we can submit our plan by April 1, 2026 in order to receive and use the funding for the 2025-26 school year.

• Boundary Re-alignments (Elementary) - The board has re-aligned boundaries due to higher enrollment numbers that will affect students currently attending Heritage Elementary.   Some of these students will be attending Wellsville Elementary in the 2025-26 school year.

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School Items - Presented by Blair Powell

•  School-Wide Tardy Initiative, Blair reviewed the School-Wide Tardy Initiative with the committee.  It is helpful for everyone to be consistent.  Over 400 students attended the 1st Trimester “No Tardy Party this year.”  This is more than have attended in the past.

 

 

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TrustLands - Presented by Rachel Kenning

• Science Data 
  • Rachel Kenning gave us an overview of Science at Spring Creek Middle School.  She introduced the Science faculty via slides. They have a 7th grade Professional Learning Team and an 8th grade Professional Learning Team.  She explained that  Allie Hamilton is teaching 3 trimesters of STEM electives.  This is getting  students more excited about Science.
  • She shared the Science data ranking us with 10 other middle schools, most like us.  Almost all of them were significantly lower than Spring Creek’s 67.1% Proficiency.  In regards to “Measure of Progress” Spring Creek only had one other school rank higher.  

• She  reviewed the Challenges / Needs, along with their Goals.  She explained  how Principal Powell is very supportive when it comes to a Science budget, emphasizing the need for materials to use in teaching Science.

• Emma Mecham shared that her son is much more interested in Science this year.  That is the first thing he shares each day.  She’s very positive about the inquiry based curriculum being used.  We have a Super Science Team here at Spring Creek.

 

 

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Safe Technology & Digital Citizenship - Presented by Andy Lund

• “Net Positive” Assembly 12/10/25  Andy reported to the committee that we will be holding our assembly today during two assemblies regarding appropriate student use of the internet and social media platforms.  The assembly helps meet State requirements and keeps students safe on-line.

 

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Others

• September 2025, October 2025, & November 2025 Community Council Meeting minutes were approved.  Motion by Sarah Buttars to accept the minutes, seconded by Blair Powell.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

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Adjournment

• The meeting was adjourned by Sarah Buttars.
   
• Next Meeting: January 14, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

Minutes Approved:  _____________________

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Spring Creek Middle School Community Council Meeting

Minutes for January 14, 2026, 7:00 AM, Career Center

 All Are Welcome to Attend

Tentative, pending Council approval.

 

• Approve Last Month’s Minutes:  Approved by Ted Twinting, seconded by Emma Mecham to accept December 2025 minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

 

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• School Calendar:

  • 1/15 - Due Date for Artist & Writers Fest Submissions
  • 1/15 - Parent Teacher Conferences (3:30 - 5:00, by Appt.) (5:00 - 6:30, Open House)
  • 1/16 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 - 9:30, by Appt.) (9:30 - 11:00, Open House)
  • 1/16 - No School for Students (PTC see above)
  • 1/19 - No School for Students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) 
  • 2/2 - NAEP Test 
  • 2/9 - 2/12 - HELP Week 
  • 2/11 - Next School Community Council Meeting
  • 2/13 - No School for Students (Professional Development day for Teachers)

 

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• District Items - Presented by Randall Bagley

  • New Middle School Updates - Randall Bagley reported he had no updates since our last meeting. They will be meeting again Thursday, January 15, 2026 to receive additional information.

 

 

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• School Items - Presented by Blair Powell

 

• NAEP Test -  National Assessment of Educational Process.
• HELP Week - a time dedicated to raising awareness and fostering kindness among our students. Running from February 10-14, we will focus on spreading positivity and compassion throughout our school community. Blair explained that HELP week is being aware of what we say and do has a mental effect for others.

 

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• TrustLands - Presented by Emma Morgan English/Language Arts 

• Emma presented the English/Language Arts overview for the 2025-26 school year.

 

• Program Overview, Priorities for the year
  • Curriculum - Commonlit
  • Priorities for the year
    • 75% proficiency in reading by the end of the year
    • Filling gaps during power up
    • Students show more independent writing
  • Aligning to prepare students for the next grade not only in each school, but hopefully within the district. 

 

• Data

 

 

 

 

• Celebrations
  • Our students are scoring 10-20% higher than the national average.  
  • Alignment - The teachers at Spring Creek are using common rubrics, planning lessons collaboratively, and grading as a team.
  • Reading outside of class - Specifically in 8th grade, students are reading books outside of class.  They talk to Jan Jenson, our librarian about the book they read.  Some of them have said it is the first time they have read a book outside of class.

 

• Challenges and Needs
  • Class sizes
  • Reading intervention program funding
  • Professional development - intervention-focused
  • Co-taught supports and classroom aids
  • Extension classes - creative writing, “Book Club,” Debate, etc.
  • Family and community support of reading and student fidelity

 

Emma Mecham asked how long the district is committed to keeping the curriculum?  Blair indicated that the original contract was a 4 year contract and we are in year 2. The hope is to be able to  keep it longer.  

 

Ted Twinting asked if we have data back 5 or 6 years ago?  Emma Morgan responded that because the testing changed, we aren’t able to compare apples to apples.  We don’t have  great data available.  She indicated that literacy overall has decreased over the last 5 years.  The gap is bigger since COVID.  Higher students are doing better and the lower students are scoring lower due to a combination of issues. The endurance to sit and read for longer than 15 minutes is a growing concern.

 

 

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• Safe Technology & Digital Citizenship - Presented by Andy Lund

  • Andy gave a brief follow up regarding our “Net Positive” Assembly.  The assembly was great.  Next year, we will be able to hold it with smaller groups which he feels will be much more effective.

 

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• Other

  • Blair  spent time with the district and state determining how we proceed with developing our TrustLands Plan for the new middle school.   This group will not be writing the plan for the new middle school but overseeing the current plan.  Blair will put together an email to send out to parents of Maple View Middle School students, and assemble a new community council to write the 2026-27 TrustLand Plan.

 

 

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• Adjournment

  • The meeting was adjourned by Sarah Buttars.
     

Next Meeting: February 11, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.

Minutes Approved 2/11/26

 

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Spring Creek Middle School Community Council Meeting

Minutes for February 11, 2026, 7:00 AM, Career Center

All Are Welcome to Attend!

Attendance: Blake Hansen, Blair Powell, Andy Lund, Cindy Allen, Thayne Weston, Cheryl Brown
Excused: Sarah Buttars, Jordan Kerr, Emma Mecham, Ted Twinting, Randall Bagley
● Approve Last Month’s Minutes
o Approved by Blake Hansen, seconded by Thayne Weston to accept the January 14, 2026
minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

● School Calendar
o 2/12 - High School Registration during 8th grade science classes
o 2/13 - Teacher Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
o 2/16 - President’s Day (No School)
o 2/17 - 2/18 - Talent Show Auditions
o 2/19 - Art Show (open house format Spring Creek Media Center 6-8 PM)
o 2/25 - Choir Concert 5:00 p.m.
o 2/26 - End of 2nd Trimester
o 2/27 - Trimester Transition Day (No School for Students)
o 3/2 - 3/6 - Inclusion Week
o 3/6 - Battle of the Books Activity During Power-up
o 3/9 - Talent Show Practice
o 3/11 - Next Community Council Meeting
o 3/11 - Young Writers and Artists Fest at USU

● District Items
o New Middle Schools Construction Updates - Blair reported that both middle schools are
on target for mid July. They have various levels of completion: Juniper Ridge has
completed their electrical. The kitchen at Juniper Ridge is 60% complete, while the
kitchen at Maple View is around 30% complete. The heating and cooling system at
Juniper Ridge is nearly complete as well.

● School Items
o Registration - Blair laid out the registration process for all grades:

▪ February 12, 2026 - 8th grade students will register for high school.
▪ February 19, 2026 - 7th grade students will register for 8th grade.

▪ March 9 through March 11, 2026 5th grade students will register for 6th
grade, and 6th grade students will register for 7th grade.
▪ We expect to have 90% of students registered at this point.
▪ Students attending other schools such as Edith Bowen, Home School, and
Thomas Edison will register individually. Schedules will be posted the 2nd
week of August. An email will be sent to parents notifying them.
o Inclusion Week - Andy reported that Sarah Buckley has planned an exciting week for
Inclusion Week. These activities include all abilities and help students interact on all
levels.

● Trustlands
o School Improvement Plan - Andy stated that we currently have a lot of people looking
through data to be able to align on the best use of TSSA and Trustland funds in creating
our School Improvement plan. Our goal is to make sure all employees know and
understand what our School Improvement plan is.

● Other Items - None

● Adjournment
○ The meeting was adjourned by Blair Powell.

● Next Meeting
o Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

 

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Maple View Middle School Community Council Minutes

Date: March 18, 2026 | Time: 7:00 AM

Location: Spring Creek Career Center

Presiding: Blair Powell (Principal) / Samantha Rasmussen (Chair)

Attendance

• Present: Blair Powell, Thayne Weston, Andy Lund, John Hayden, Mandy Gordon, Celeste Campbell, Elisha Helpingstine, Paul Lacey, Samantha Rasmussen, Taylor Stephenson, Cheryl Brown, Cindy Allen.
• Excused: Jeffrey Nielsen (Board Member).

 

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Administrative Items

• Rules of Order: The council reviewed the "School Community Council Rules of Order and Procedure" template.
  • Motion: Thayne Weston moved to adopt these rules for Maple View. Seconded by Elisha Helpingstine. Approved unanimously.
• Council Elections: Nominations were held for leadership positions:
  • Chair: Samantha Rasmussen (Nominated by J. Hayden; Seconded by P. Lacey). Approved unanimously.
  • Vice-Chair: Paul Lacey (Nominated by S. Rasmussen; Seconded by C. Campbell). Approved unanimously.
  • Secretary: Cheryl Brown (Nominated by B. Powell; Seconded by T. Weston). Approved unanimously.
• Minutes Protocol: Andy Lund and the Board approved the use of AI tools to assist in generating meeting minutes.

2026-27 Meeting Schedule

The council set a tentative schedule for the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 AM (excluding summer break).

• Upcoming Dates: April 8, May 6, Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, March 3.
  • Motion: John Hayden moved to accept the schedule. Seconded by Thayne Weston. Approved unanimously.

Trustlands & School Improvement

• Training: Members are directed to review the State Trustlands Website and the Trustlands Training Video individually.
• Plan Draft: Principal Powell will email a draft of the Trustlands Plan today.
  • Budget adjustment: The initial figure will be updated from $140,000 to approximately $200,000.
  • Deadline: Aiming for submission by March 27, 2026, to ensure funds are available by the start of the school year.

Safety & Transportation

• Safe Routes to School: Andy Lund reported that the District is coordinating with Transportation to finalize routes, which will mirror Heritage Elementary.

• Crosswalks: Nibley City is responsible for crossing guards.
• Busing: Transportation will be provided for students who must cross the highway.

 

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Action Items:

1. Council Members: Check email for a welcome message from support@utah.gov.
2. Council Members: Review the Trustlands draft and training materials before the next meeting.
3. Principal Powell: Adjust the budget numbers and email the plan draft to the committee today.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 AM.

Meeting Adjourned.

Minutes were approved 4.8.26 A motion to approve was made by Paul Lacey and 2nd by Elisha Helpingstine.  Motion carried unanimously.

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Maple View Middle School Community Council Meeting

Agenda for April 8, 2026, 7:00 AM, Spring Creek Career Center 

All Are Welcome to Attend!

 

 

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Maple View Middle School Community Council Meeting

Minutes for April 8, 2026, 7:00 AM, Spring Creek Career Center 

All Are Welcome to Attend!

(Tentative pending approved at next meeting)

 

Date:  April 8, 2026

Location:  Spring Creek Career Center

Presiding:  Blair Powell (Principal) / Samantha Rasmussen (Chair)

 

Attendance

 

• Present:  Blair Powell, Thayne Weston, Andy Lund, John Hayden, Mandy Gordon, Celeste Campbell, Elisha Helpingstine, Paul Lacey, Samantha Rasmussen, Taylor Stephenson, Cheryl Brown, Cindy Allen
• Excused:  Jeffrey Nielsen (Board Member)

 

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School Calendar

 

• August (Date TBD) Ribbon Cutting & Public Open House
• August 18, 6th Grade Back-to-School Open House (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
• August 19, 7th Grade Back-to-School Open House (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
• August 20, 8th Grade Back-to-School Open House (5:00 - 7:00 PM)

 

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District Items

 

• Blair reported that construction is on schedule.  The district’s biggest concern is the elementary school in Hyde Park (pictures attached).

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School Items

 

Our preliminary enrollment numbers for Maple View Middle School are 1,340.  This is currently registered students. 

• Recently Hired positions include:  Counselor, Band Director, Orchestra Director, French DLI Teacher, SpEd Teacher
• Next Hires:  Arts, Music & Social Studies, ELA, SpEd Teacher, Copy Center Coordinator, Custodians, Food Service Workers, ELS Aides

Blair stated that we are hoping to have all teaching positions filled by the end of May.

 

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Trustlands Update (proposal included)

 

8/10 members responded affirmative to our online form.  Blair reviewed the plan outlined in the Google form and answered all questions the committee members had.  John Hayden made a motion to accept the plan and Thayne Weston seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.  

 

The SCC Signature Form was passed around for signatures and approval.  This will be submitted to the district office.

 

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Other Items

 

Samantha Rasmussen volunteered to represent Maple View Middle School as the Facilities Advisory Committee Representative.  Previously this committee worked on realignment.  Their focus moving forward will be to generate a long term plan for the buildings in our district.    What are our real needs that align with our community values?  They want to have a more proactive approach rather than a reactive approach for building maintenance/updates.

 

Elisha Helpingstine volunteered to serve on the Novel Review Committee.  This committee meets on an as needed basis.  The review will be for the novel “The Giver” currently used in our 6th grade curriculum.

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