March 2024 Meeting Minutes

3/18/2024 Community Council Meeting

In Attendance: Sherry Patton, Matt Deamer, Rhett Fronk, Angie Erickson, Julie Simmons,
Mike Hipwell, Katie Brown, Harold Short.

1. Welcome: Sherry Patton
2. Safety:
a. Secure Point Entry Plans: In an effort to create a safe school environment,
construction will begin the first week of June to create a monitored and
secure point of entry at the front entrance of the school for parents and
visitors to gain access to the building. The area will be completed by the
beginning of the 2024-25 school year.
b. With the passage of HB0084, School Safety Amendments, there will be some
significant changes coming in the future as it relates to school safety,
including, but not limited to the duties and title of the, “School Safety and
Security Specialists.” There will be some additional training opportunities on
these different requirements heading into next school year.

3. Staffing
a. German teacher 2024-25 school year: Kevin Stuart
b. CTE Business teacher 2024-25 school year: Open
c. Special Education teacher 2024-25 school year: Rebecca Karlinsey
d. New Administrative Assistant: Amy Christensen
e. New Life Skills Para: McKenna Roberts
f. New Life Skills Para: Megan Strasner
g. Child Nutrition Manager 2024-25 school year: Rebecca Smith
4. Review & Approve Land Trust
a. Review Year-to-date Budget (Balance $58,237.; Remaining purchases:
Homework Haven, Credit Recovery, Buyout Salaries)
b. Academic Data: Rise; Aspire
c. 2024-2025 Land Trust Funding - $126,297.24
d. Discuss & Approve 2024-2025 Land Trust Plans (Total: $125,644)

Goal:
NOJH will increase the percentage of students who earn growth percentiles in the 40th
percentile or higher on End-of-Level Assessments by 3% by ensuring access to technology,
engaging instruction, remediation, and opportunities to recover lost credits.
Step 1. We will provide one-to-one Chromebook leases for all students and teachers
($27,644.)

Step 2. We will purchase, install, update, and maintain technology throughout the
school as needed ($15,000.)
Step 3. We will provide technology programs that support learning (ALEX,
Panorama, Edgenuity, Blocksi) ($25,000.).
Step 4. We will provide an Instructional Coach (.50) to enhance instructional
practices ($58,000.).
5. Review & Approve TSSA Plans
a. Review Year-to-Date Budget (Balance $66,708.; Remaining Purchases: MTSS
Supports including Intramural, Student Advocate, Options Salaries)
b. Academic Data: Rise; Aspire
c. Data: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
● Provided 35 students during 2023-24 school year for individual
therapy.
● Wait List of 8 students (These students were referred to community
providers, WHS therapists, or parents decided to wait for room or
until the new school year started.
● Provided 40 students so far for individual and group therapy, with 15
other students who were referred; parents either declined or the
student moved. Six students have consistently been on the waiting list;
however, spots are becoming available.
● The average number of students seen per day is 6.
● There is an average of 8-12 sessions per/student; however this year
students are seen for a longer period of time if needed. It is up to the
clinical judgment of the LCSW.
d. 2024-2025 TSSA Funding - $168,085.
e. Discuss & Approve 2024 - 2025 TSSA Plans (Approximate total $167,200.,
pending approved allotment.)

Goal: NOJH will increase student GRIT from 51% to 54 % as measured by Panorama data
from spring 2024-Spring 2025, by implementing Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to
reinforce academics, behaviors, and well-being.
Step 1. Provide professional development opportunities including subs ($25,000)
Step 2. Provide credit recovery opportunities for students ($2,000).
Step 3. Fund extra days for our Registrar ($2,200.)
Step 4. Provide Student Advocate support ($52,000.)
Step 5. Provide a LCSW 4 days/week ($27,000.)
Step 6. Fund class size reduction ($50,000.) (Approx 4)

6. Council Members sign Council Assurance Form for Plan Approval
7. Questions/Concerns
a. Consider a “growth” incentive when we have our incentive activities.
b. Consider speaking to the district leaders about funding Chromebooks rather than
using TL funds (because they are required, the same as textbooks).