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Community Council Meeting
September 2023 Minutes
West Haven Elementary Conference Room
September 26th, 2023
4:00PM
In Attendance:
Emily Okerlund
Kristen Ross (Virtual)
Courtney Geisler
Melissa Del Castillo (Virtual)
Noah Tramposh (Virtual)
Laura Miller 
Sergeant Miles-WCSO
Dani Franks
 
Courtney Geisler called meeting to order at 4:04 pm. 
 
Drop-off/Pick-up Safety
Sergeant Miles discussed concerns and asked for suggestions.
  • Concerned that people are blatantly disregarding drop-off/pick-up instructions.
    • Came to observe and noticed several people driving into oncoming traffic, making u-turns and exiting their vehicles despite the signs and painted yellow curb.
  • Suggested opening up the west side to reduce East and South side congestion.
  • Kristen Ross brought up concern that some parents are dropping students in the parking lot and not walking them across the crosswalk. Another reminder will be sent out via social media.  
  • Emily Okerlund suggested adding a locking gate back into the fence on the north side so that parents can drop-off/ pick-up at the park.
  • Mrs. Geisler will look into the gate options for the North side.
  • The Sheriff's office would prefer not to write tickets because that is not the relationship they want to have with the community, however, they will write tickets to ensure the safety of the students. 
 
Positives from the community:
  • VEX program going well
 
Courtney Geisler motioned to select chair and secretary.  Laura Miller seconds the motion.
  • Kristen Ross nominated Emily Okerlund to continue in the role of chair. Laura Miller seconds the motion.
  • Kristen Ross nominated Laura Miller to take on the role of secretary.  Noah Tramposh seconds the motion.
  • The nominations were voted upon by the council with all members affirming the nominations and no members opposing.
Melissa Del Castillo welcomed as a new member to the Community Council this year.
 
Reviewed “Rules of Order and Procedure” via powerpoint (link needed)
 
Discussed the budget attached to this year's goals.Goals are measurable and student focused. 
  • Total $76,668 budget
  • $33,150 being used towards increasing reading proficiency.  
    • Goal: 62% of students making typical, or above typical growth
    • Budget used on reading interventions such as reading specialists and reading programs 
  • $38,800 being used towards increasing math proficiency.
    • Goal: 60% of students K-3 will show typical, or above typical growth as shown via scores on Acadience math tests. 
    • Goal:70% of students 4-6 will show typical or above typical growth as determined by their individual grade goals.
  • A combination of TSSA and land trust funds equaling the amount of $38,400 will be used to improve student behaviors and increase mental health and perception.
    • Majority of the feedback from the panorama surveys revealed that parents are concerned with behavior.  
    • These monies fund things such as the “Zen Den”, mental health specialist, a behavior aide, behavior den, and profession development.
    • Goal: students in grade 3-5 will increase in positive perception of student/ teacher relationship from 74% to 76%.
    • Goal: students in grade 6 will increase in positive perception of student/ teacher relationship from 60% to 64%.  
 
Discussed standing as (A)TSI school.
Briefly discussed new school boundaries and the impact that may have on the budget. 
Ryan James from the district will be coming to the next meeting to discuss digital safety.
Meeting adjourned at 4:57 PM.  
 
Proposed Future Meetings: 
October 30th
January 22nd
February 26th
March 25th
April 22nd