February 7, 2023 – Minutes

Attendees:

Amy Boettger
Amy Johnson
Barry Johnson
Bruce MacArthur
Louis Sherman
Kemi Sutton
Jared Tucker
Suzanne Hales

1. Welcome
     Introduction of Jared Tucker, New Assistant Principal for Diamond Ridge High School & Canyons Online
     Introduction of new School Community Council member, Bruce MacArthur

2. Approved December 2022 Minutes

3. Monthly Updates/Reports
        • Monthly Construction Updates –
          Electrical Panel delivery not until June 2023.  Light switches from October finally installed!
          Air quality in classroom(s) discussed based on a staff complaint. Construction Company using mitigation practices and an air purifier was added to
          a specific classroom (Credit Recovery Lab). When construction is complete, air filters school-wide will be replaced and air flow balanced. 
          Air purifiers will also be added to every classroom.
          School-Wide security has improved w/new construction company. 
          No more propped doors and suspicious activity being reported.  Appearance for parent teacher conference much better.
        • Monthly Digital Citizenship Information –
          Ellie Harrison-Valle will be Diamond Ridge’s new Digital Citizenship Coordinator, working in conjunction w/Louis Sherman this year.
          Diamond Ridge’s goal this year is three (3) digital citizenship lessons. The lessons will be designed with assistance from
          Diamond Ridge’s LCSW – Sifa Tafisi and Social Worker – Jesus Moreno. Parent Engagement to include sharing lessons w/Parents.
          Lessons will be formalized and distributed next year.
          Advisory to include Vocabulary … Thursday w/three (3) words a week.  Students Pre & Post-Tested.  Restorative Justice Cirlce used, as well.

        • Monthly Counseling Report –
          Sophomore and Junior College & Career Readiness (CCRs) in progress!
          02/22/2023 – Salt Lake Community College Field Trip – Taylorsville & Larry H. Miller Campuses
          02/28/2023 – Parent Teacher Conferences
          02/07/2023 – ACT
          05/02/2023 – Hello Dolly!  Limited admissions.  Diamond Ridge developing first ‘reward’ program for attendance and grades
          Week of April 17, 2023  Freshman & Sophomore ASPIRE Testing, Junior ACT and Seniors ASVAB. 
          ROCK Shop Open!
          Lifelines Presentations have been unattended in the past, adding and advertising on website.
          CAYSE Survey to be conducted at Diamond Ridge High School this year!  More details to come.
          Wellness Fair –  Fall 2023

        • School Safety Improvements –
          Community Food Bank Relocated.  A lot less unknown traffic in school!
          School Safety Committee formed.  First drill will be on Wednesday – Shelter in Place.  April (04.20) Utah Shake Out drill will be held.
          School Safety Committee will be working on a School Safety Plan for Diamond Ridge High School

4. School Plans
        • Review data and student progress and discuss priorities for Land Trust and TSSP plans for 23-24 school year
          Currently paying for counselor.  Matching funds from CSD will cease this year.
          School-Wide attendance improvement w/Permit signed at orientation and influx of so many new students!
          Diamond Ridge working towards becoming a Trauma Informed school.
          Cell Tower Funds discussed.  Concern and curiosity why Diamond Ridge High School does not recieve funds.  No response from CSD
          Use 2023-24 funding for Teacher Assistant (TA) that could serve in many/various classes.

5. Bylaws Review and Proposed Revisions
           Bruce MacArthur approved (Article III, 1C) as a new member of Diamond Ridge’s SCC.         
           Bylaw revisions accepted and approved.

6.  Proposed meetings scheduled for remainder of school year:
      PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGES!