Community Council Meeting Minutes January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021 Minutes
Bates Elementary School Community Council Agenda
January 20, 2021 – 3:30 pm
Virtual Google Meet
Community Council Agenda/Minutes Jan 20, 2021
Attendance Roster below - All Council Members were in attendance
1-Welcome and Introductions – Laura Wright
Laura Wright had everyone introduce themselves.
2-Review of previous minutes – Jessica Widrick
Jessica Widrick reviewed the minutes from the October 21st, 2020 meeting.
Motion: To approve the October 21st, 2020 minutes.
Motion made by: Jessica Widrick
Motion 2nd by: Tiffany Godfrey
Voting was unanimous.
3-School Safety Plan Review – Laura Wright
General discussion on overall safety plans for school. For information see, Standard Response Protocol on the main Bates website (Under “Parents”). Every Weber school in the district has adopted this protocal. Additional discussion occurred on school parking lot and drop off safety. Some discussion included question on drop off locations (potentially limiting south side of 3100 drop off), U-turns on 3100, and placement of school zones in relation to school.
4-Review of Student Data – Laura Wright
Student data is limited and confusing due to COVID. No end of year (EOY) data existed from 2020 due to shutdown. In addition, influxes of new students and students coming in and out (due to say quaratines) further convolute the data. Unfortunately there is no clear way to understand those influences on the results particularly for such a limited time period. There is only mid-year data from last year due to end of quarter school being shutdown. Any available data however was still reviewed by the council. Pathways of progress (Dibels scores) has a state goal of 60%. Bates average was 55% for 2021 and 57% for 2020. The Bates 1st thru 3rd grade average was 64% for 2021 and 57% for 2020. This data only compared the beginning and mid year data.
Grade on benchmark (missing May/EOY data) showed a confusing picture with no clear trends although overall scores seemed low. No math data was reviewed as there was not sufficient data with the missing EOY.
5-Budget Information – Laura Wright
Aide cost = $21095 as of Dec 31, 2020
Technology lease for Chromebooks = (budgeted $28000) actual value spent to date not yet determined
Supplies = $192.91 as of Dec 31, 2020
Update to be provided at later date when information becomes available.
6-Discussion of new plan moving forward
2021-2022 Plan: Faculty leadership feedback was preference to continue with similar trends/plan. This year, each grade level does have an aide which has better favorable with the teachers and students. Last years’ plan and template for this year’s plan will be sent out by Laura in February for council to preliminarily review before March meeting.
Motion: To adjourn meeting at 4:45 pm.
Made by Tiffany Godfrey
2nd by Crystal Giordano
Voting was unanimous.
Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 (Virtual Google Meet)
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 (Next Meeting)
All meetings begin at 3:30 PM in the library. Virtual option available; contact Laura Wright (