7530 South 2700 E, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
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September 2, 2020 – Minutes

BMS School Community Council (SCC)

September 2, 2020
Main Office Conference Room, 3:30 PM

BMS Mission Statement
The mission of Butler Middle School is to foster rights, respect, and responsibility in a supportive school community that ensures all students achieve high levels of learning.

  • Denise White (2)
  • Paula Logan (S)
  • Sara Allen (S)
  • Carolann Heindel (S)
  • Honor Steele (1)
  • Inga Plucinski-Holbrook (1)
  • Lori Carter (1)
  • Micah Baker (1)
  • Debbie Durtschi (1)
  • Chris Coutts (2)
  • Doug Draughan (2)
  • Monica Meyer (2)
  • Summer Gallegos (2)
  • Carole Sobrio (S)
  • Ladena Saxey (S)

 

Goals for Butler Middle School’s CSIP 2020-2021​

Attendance Goal:
In the 2020-2021 school year, BMS will aim to have 85% of our students on track each quarter with attendance in all grades and student groups.  We define on track as students missing less than 10% (green and yellow).

*We are thinking of changing this to 85% of work completion.

 Behaviors Goal:  
Behavior – 85% of students will report feeling connected to school on targeted school climate survey. We will average the last 3 data questions related specifically to connectedness from the survey.

Coursework: MI (Math) Goal:
75% of our students will be proficient or advanced on the Spring 2020 Math Inventory (MI). 
5% or less in Below Basic and 20% or less in Basic in each grade level by the end of the school year.
75% of our SWD, ELLs, and students in the Below Basic level will grow at least 50 points or one level in the January and April testing windows.

 Coursework: RI (Reading) Goal:
80% of our students will be proficient or advanced on the Spring 2020 Reading Inventory (RI) in each grade level.
5% or less in Below Basic and 15% or less in Basic in each grade level by the end of the school year. 
80% of our Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners, and students in the Below Basic level will grow at least 50 points or one level in the January and April testing windows.

  1. Welcome – Introductions
  1. Bylaws Review and Approval
  • Denise White reviewed the bylaws; Honor Steele made a motion to approve the bylaws with no changes. Lori Carter seconded the motion and the vote was All in favor. 
  1. Elect a chair/co-chair
    • Honor Steele nominated Denise White to be the meeting Chair and Summer Gallegos seconded the motion. All in favor
    • Denise White nominated Honor Steele for Vice Chair, Monica Meyer seconded the motion. All in favor
  1. Meeting Outline for this year
  • Informational
  1. Set meeting times/dates
  • Informational
  1. District SCC Trainings
  • Informational
  • SCC101 for new members and those wanting a refresher course will be completely online this year.
  • SCC Training will be both online and in-person.
  • New members should watch both, returning members only need to watch SCC Training. Then, in the following schedule, we will have in-person training or Q&A sessions for those who either cannot watch online or prefer to be in-person. Those with questions about the online training may also sign up to attend the in-person sessions. In person sessions will be limited to 25 people/session. 

2020 In-person SCC Training Dates

All events are in PDC (Canyons Center) at the Canyons Administration Building 9361 South 300 East. Each in-person training will last approximately 1 hour.

September 16, 2020        10:00 a.m.      SCC training              

                                          6:30 p.m.        SCC Training

October 1, 2020   1:00 p.m.        SCC Training                         

                              6:30 p.m.        SCC Training

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Note: New SCC members should plan on watching SCC101 + SCC training.

In-person sessions will be limited to 25 people and they will sign up ahead of time via sign-up genius, which will be sent to all SCC members.

  1. Review Return to School Plan
  • Informational
  • Our return to school plan has been set to parents and is on our school webpage.
    • The morning outside line up and end of day dismissal has been fantastic. The kids are doing a great job.
    • There have been a few issues with the drop off zone. This is getting better each day. We will continue to remind families in the Bruin Bite.
    • Masks are required, kids have been really good about this. We do have extra paper masks available in the office.
    • We receive 2 cloth masks per student from the State those will be handed out tomorrow, September 3rd in their 2nd
    • Most concerning time is the cafeteria. We have moved to 3 lunches and have placed “Bear Paws” on the seats to spread the students out.
    • There was not a safe way to safely social distance while using lockers so we are allowing backpacks this year.
    • We were able to get a Chromebook out to every student.
    • Kids that get sick during the day will go to the Counseling Center,
      • The ladies will go through the symptom checker, if the student is exhibiting any of the symptoms they will be isolated in the sick room until a parent can pick them up. A letter with instructions and the school nurses contact info will be sent home with the student.
      • If they do not have “symptoms” they will then wait in our second “Sick” room until they can be picked up or are ok to go back to class.
    • Parent Teacher Conferences will be virtual in one form or another. Paula will be discussing the issue more with other principals at a middle school principal meeting this week.
    • On-Line learning families, thank you for your patience. It has been a challenging process. The district is working on the issues.

Outbreak Criteria

Outbreaks can happen in one area (like a classroom) or extend more widely (like a school or district)

  • 1 case in a classroom is not considered an outbreak
    • Only individuals who were in close contact will be notified and required to quarantine at home for the designated 14 days
  • 2 cases in a classroom within a 2 week or 14-day period puts a classroom on alert for heightened awareness
    • We will notify the students and parents within the class of the situation and ask them to take extra precautions and remind them to stay home if feeling sick
    • Enhanced cleaning will take place during this time
  • 3 cases in a classroom within a 2 week or 14-day period is considered an outbreak
    • Everyone in the identified classroom(s) will need to quarantine for 14 days at home from the date of last exposure.
    • The school will clean the classroom per guidelines established by the health department
  • 15 cases in a school within a 2 week or 14-day period is considered an outbreak
    • The whole school will need to quarantine for 14 days at home from the date of last exposure
    • The whole school will be cleaned per guidelines established by the health department

District Closure

  • If multiple schools are quarantined the local health department in collaboration with Canyons District Leadership will make this decision on a case by case basis.
  1. Review PBIS Rewards
  • Informational – Sara
  • This year we have replaced the Bruin Bucks with Digital Points. Students earn points by being Great Bruins. Points can be spent at the Bruin Store.
  1. Review current CSIP
  • Informational
  • Goals are listed on the front of the agenda/minutes.
    • MI/RI testing is going on this week.
    • There was no Year End testing last year.
    • Attendance goal will focus on work completion. We are encouraging students to stay home if they are sick.
  1. Upcoming Calendar Events
  • Informational
    • 9/2 – SBO Elections
    • 9/7 – No School
    • 9/17 – SBO Voting
    • 9/17 – Midterm
    • 9/18 – Announce SBO Winners
    • 9/22-23 – Parent Teacher Conferences
    • 9/25 – No school
    • Cross Country – practices are Tuesday and Thursdays after school

     1st meet is after school on 9/17 @ Mt. Jordan

  • Lego League starts next week.

Next Meeting: (This is based on schedule from last year.  This may change at the first meeting based on current member needs.)

Tentative Meeting schedule for the year:  Meetings at 3:30—in person or through google meets

  • October 21
  • November 18
  • January 20
  • February 17
  • March 17
  • April 21

NOTES:

Next Meeting: (This is based on schedule from last year.  This may change at the first meeting based on current member needs.)

Tentative Meeting schedule for the year:  Meetings at 3:30—in person or through google meets

  • October 21
  • November 18
  • January 20
  • February 17
  • March 17
  • April 21
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