Community Council GVMS  1/16/2024

Welcome- Adam Peterson

Attending: 

Adam Peterson
Sharon Mecham
Emily Madsen
Natalie Dyreng
Rachel Jensen
Brenda Maldanado
Alissa Liddiard
Bonnie Marker
Bryan Keisel
Tera Pickett

Adam Peterson

• Reviewed and approved minutes from our last meeting on 9/19/2023.
• TSI (Targeted School Intervention): This program is designed for ELL (English Language Learners). GVMS is using UDL (Universal Design for Learning) for teachers to help our Spanish speaking students break down the language barrier. GVMS is so lucky to have  Alisa Liddiard as our ELL teacher. She is always going above and beyond to help the students and their families.
• Reviewed items for 23-34 Trust Land Plans. Decision was made to stay with  plan and dollar amounts for 24-25.
• Went over letter from Governor Cox on cell phones and social media in public schools.

GVMS has decided to reinforce the cell phone policy we currently have in place. Adam talked to teachers individually, and the overall opinion was to keep our policy as is. Teachers said overall cell phones haven’t been a problem in class. 

Sharon Mecham

• Nate Webb is coming on March 27. He will be giving students and parents a presentation on bullying, digital safety, and resiliency. GVMS students will go to the high school during school hours to watch the presentation. Parents are invited to come that evening at 6:30.
• Counseling Data Project: GVMS has 5% or 13 students that have missed 20+ days at the end of Quarter 2. Sharon has been meeting with students and their parents to set attendance goals. GVMS wants to help students and parents be successful.
• January’s Mental Health Theme is Connection…You Are Seen
• Provided information for:
• Free Coaching
• Parent Guidance 

More mental wellness information can be found on the district website at  ssanpete.org.

While discussing mental wellness, Adam said, “It’s about adapting to kids needs. No learning takes place until emotional needs have been  met.”

Next Meeting is March 19th, 2024