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Community Council Meeting Minutes

October 6, 2026

Held in the MES Faculty Room at 1:00

 

Attending:  David Ipson, Janelle Bradley, Monica Eliason, Jennifer Lund, Jaime Clement, Teresa Larson, Kenyen Ward

Excused: Heather Pyper

  1. New Member Introductions
    1. New parent representatives- Janelle Bradley, Monica Eliason, Jennifer Lund
    2. School representatives- Jaime Clement, Teresa Larson
  2. New Staff at MES were introduced.

Teachers- Belle King (SLP)

Counselor- Kate Goble

Classified Staff- Wendy Childs (Library), Kenyen Ward (STEM), Stephanie Black    (Reading Specialist), additional paraprofessionals and AmeriCorps members

  1. MES 26/27 Theme: Be the Carpenter, Not the Tool - Look for the good in the way we see others. 
  2. Overview of Utah Trustlands Website

Utah Trustland Funds is one of the best run programs in the country. These funds (Manti Elem. received approx. $91,000 this year) help pay for school needs including the para educators at our school, SIPPS program which benefits SPED and other students needing extra help. It also helps pay for student learning & support programs such as IXL pro and Reflex Math. This community council is one part of the Utah Trustlands requirements. 

Community Council members were trained on the program, roles and responsibilities, focus areas, plan development/implementation, and other council related matters.

  1. Rules of Order were reviewed by council members.
  2. Election of new officers.

Motion for Kenyen Ward as Council Chair by Monica, seconded by Teresa, passed unanimously. 

Motion for Jennifer Lund as Council Vice Chair. Nominated by Kenyen, seconded by Janelle Bradley, passed unanimously.

Motion for Jaime Clement as Council Secretary: Nominated by Monica, seconded by Janelle, passed unanimously.

  1. March 2026 Minutes were reviewed for approval. Motion by Teresa, seconded by Monica, approved unanimously.
  2. Council Membership Form was discussed.
  3. SSSD Wellness Policy Rating was discussed. MES applied to receive a grant ($13,500) to become a Gold Medal School which gives students opportunities to participate in some additional PE , along with learning more about health, and nutrition
  4. School/Parent Compact- Reviewed Title I School/Parent Compact.  
  5. 25/26 MES Trustland Expense Report was not covered due to time. Will review at the next meeting in November.
  6. 26/27 MES Trustland Plan  - At the end of each school year we set goals by looking at previous plans and funds, and student assessments. We then identify needs and set a goal for the next school year. 
  7. 26/27 MES TSSA Plan was reviewed 
  8. MES 2026-2027 Community Council Calendar 

Next Meeting:  November 4th, 2026 @ 1:00

Key discussions Digital Citizenship and School Safety