Last modified: November 13, 2024
School Community Council
Creating Inclusive School Community Councils
Parent participation in school community councils is important. Councils prepare, adopt, and implement education plans at their school. A majority of Utah parents are still unaware and unengaged, and many school community councils are not reflective of the diverse communities they represent. Building equitable representation from within the councils will give our state a greater community asset.
Why Participate?
- Improved student success and wellbeing for ALL students
- Engaged parent representation in decision making will allow for greater equity
- A diverse pool of parent viewpoints helps bridge cultural gaps
How to Get Involved
Successful parent involvement on school community councils happens when:
Parents understand how they can influence school and student improvement. They understand why their involvement is important. Many parents may have heard of and even participated in council elections, but parents need to know why the school community council should be a priority for how they spend their volunteer time.
Parents feel empowered. Their opinions and skills are valued and will have an impact on student success. The perspective of each member is recognized as unique and all perspectives are encouraged and respected. Mentoring will help familiarize parents with the Utah educational system.
Expectations are clear and happen logistically so all parents have the opportunity to participate. Training is provided for all. Councils may need to pay attention to the time of the meetings, cultural nuances, language barriers, childcare, etc.
Investing in parents allows them to see results from their involvement. They choose to continue being involved and encourage others to participate. Parents now become advocates, mentors and community assets for increased parental involvement.
Community Council Members
- Principal
- Momi Tuua
- Email Momi Tuua
- Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator / CTE Specialist
- Lisa Pulver
- Email Lisa Pulver
- Scholarship & SEOP Facilitator
- Cinda Morgan
- Email Cinda Morgan
- Math
- Moana King
- Email Moana King
- Community Council Member
- Shane Wright
- Email Shane Wright
- Community Council Member
- Jennie Blum
- Email Jennie Blum
- Community Council Member
- Perry Ridge
- Email Perry Ridge
- Special Education Teacher
- Heather Karns
- Email Heather Karns
- Community Council Member
- Julie Thompson
- Email Julie Thompson
- Community Council Member
- Marty Evans
- Email Marty Evans
- Community Council Member
- Kevin Call
- Email Kevin Call
- Community Council Member
- Tanei Henry
- Email Tanei Henry
School Improvement Plan and Budget
Procedures and Documents
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
The Community Council meets typically on the second Thursday of each month, beginning 2:30 pm in the Main Office Conference Room.
School Community Council Projected Dates
Second Thursday of each month:
- October 10, 2024 – 2:30-4:00 in room C206
- November 14, 2024 – 2:30-4:00 in room C206
- December 12, 2024 – 2:30-4:00 in room C206
- January 9, 2025 – 2:30-4:00 in room C206
- February 13, 2025 – 2:30-4:00 in room C206
- March 13, 2025 – 2:30-4:00 in room C206
- April 10, 2025 – 2:30-4:00 in room C206
- May 8, 2025 – 2:30-4:00 in room C206
A zoom link will be provided for all meetings and translation services are available upon request. Please contact Cheryl Moffat at cherylmof@provo.edu if these services are needed.