9798 S Sunflower Lane – Sandy, UT 84094
801.826.9900 | FAX:  801.826.9909

School Community Council 

MINUTES

Tuesday April 28, 2026

PRESENT:

  • Amy Boettger
  • Angie Iacobazzi
  • Kemi Sutton
  • Brian Linton
  • Sarah Linton

ABSENT:

  • Bruce MacArthur
  •  Rebecca MacArthur
  • Cindy Kruger

Welcome & Approve Minutes from March  10, 2026

Information:  

  • College & career readiness participation: 80%+ of juniors completed with families

    • Higher than typical participation rates from other schools

  • School safety audit completed – full compliance achieved

    • Armed personnel on campus (state requirement)

    • School resource officer also present

    • All classroom doors now locked at all times (replaced magnet system)

Upcoming Important Dates:

  • Senior accountability deadline: Friday, May 15th

    • All credits, fees, Chromebooks must be completed by this date

  • Senior recognition night:  Wednesday, May 20th

    • Planned for graduates and immediate families (2 guests per grad

    • District awards and academic course awards presented

  • Yearbook Signing:  Thursday, May 21 during 5th period

  • Graduation Rehearsal:  Friday, May 22 8:30 – 9:30am
  • Diamond Ridge End of Year Concert:  Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00 pm, Alta HS Performing Arts Center
    • Free admission
  • Graduation:  Tuesday, May 28th at 5:00pm, Alta HS Performing Arts Center
    • Seniors to arrive at no later than 4:00pm
  • Last Day of School:  Friday, May 29
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School Performance Metrics

    • Student retention: Only 3 students lost to attendance out of 236 total

    • Average attendance: ~90% (less than 2 absences per student per mini-term)

    • Average GPA: 2.96 (just under 3.0)

    • Projected graduation rate: just under 90% (highest ever achieved)

  • Next year’s junior class expected to have even higher grad rate

Concurrent Enrollment Expansion
  • Concurrent enrollment expansion planned

  • Cord recognition for students completing 1+ concurrent courses

  • Full-year SLCC scholarship opportunity for qualifying students

Winter break schedule change proposal:

  • First semester calendar change proposal
  • Council voted to support ending first semester before Christmas
  • Would align with concurrent enrollment course schedules
  • Eliminates current 2-week gap after winter break

Council Elections & Calendar Discussion

  • Officer elections for next year:
    • Chair: Sarah
    • Vice Chair: Cindy
    • Secretary: Kemi
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly Tuesdays, avoiding board meeting nights
  • Wrap-up/miscellaneous items

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