Alta View Elementary School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Minutes
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Alta View Faculty Room
Attendance
- Present: Wesley Morgan, Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, Melissa Smith, Lucie Chamberlain, Jorge Lopez, Julie Cornia, Annie Hamilton, William R. Nettles, Megan Ricks, Scott Jameson, Rachel Anderson, and Lori Olaveson.
- Absent: Tricia Ellison.
1. Welcome and Roll Call
- The meeting was called to order by William R. Nettles.
- Note: Tricia Ellison was noted as absent.
2. Review and Approval of Previous Minutes
- The council reviewed the SCC minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting.
- Motion: Rachel Anderson moved to approve the minutes.
- Second: William R. Nettles seconded the motion.
- Vote: All members present voted in favor; the motion carried.
3. Review of the 2025/2026 Positive Behavior Plan
- Emily Cross presented an update on the current Positive Behavior Plan.
- Book Blitz: The program will now feature participation exclusive to 3rd grade. It will no longer include 4th and 5th grades. Discussions regarding this program change are ongoing.
- Curriculum Updates: Miss Cross and Mr. Jameson provided detailed overviews of both the Botvin and Nova programs to the council.
4. Share and Discuss Positive Behavior Plan for 2026/2027
- Emily Cross led the discussion regarding the upcoming school year’s plan.
- Looking Ahead: Miss Cross noted that no major changes are foreseen for the 2026/2027 plan, with the exception of the updates to the Book Blitz program.
5. School Safety Updates
- Assistant Principal Wesley Morgan provided updates on recent safety drills.
- Great Shake Drill: The drill was executed successfully and went very well.
- Secure Drill: A secure drill was conducted last week. A noted concern was that Administration badges failed to function properly during the drill.
- Facility Updates: New door locks have been installed, providing an easier system for teachers to utilize.
6. April and May Safety Drills
- The council noted the standard completion and tracking of the scheduled April and May safety drills.
7. Other Safety Concerns
- No additional safety concerns were raised during this portion of the meeting.
8. Review of SCC School Safety Report and Digital Citizenship Report Action Items
- Principal Scott Jameson presented the action items regarding online safety, screen usage, and digital citizenship.
- Parent Engagement Initiative: Discussions are underway to implement a weekly educational session by Fall 2026. This initiative aims to help parents find a healthy balance and ensure student safety regarding electronics.
- Parent Survey: The council discussed creating a survey to analyze specific parent needs, which will then be used to plan tailored activities based on the results.
- Student Release Protocols: The council evaluated current student release systems to determine what formal protocols need to be put in place to ensure students are only released to the appropriate, authorized individuals.
- Student Emergency Education: Plans were discussed to educate students on “what-if” scenarios, such as missing the school bus or a parent failing to show up. This training will also highlight the legal requirements and responsibilities of legal guardians.
9. Share and Review 2026/2027 TSSP/Land Trust Plans
- Principal Scott Jameson shared and reviewed the upcoming Teacher and Student Success Plan (TSSP) and School Land Trust Plans.
- Discussion: No questions or concerns were raised by the council regarding the 2026/2027 plans.
10. Staffing Updates
- Principal Scott Jameson provided updates regarding upcoming staffing movements.
- Personnel Changes: Aside from the removal of the part-time 4th-grade teacher position, Principal Jameson announced that he will also be transitioning out of his current role.
11. Discuss SCC Open Seats for 2026/2027
- William R. Nettles led the discussion regarding open seats for the upcoming academic year.
- Elections: The council discussed the upcoming Fall Leadership Elections to fill the vacancies.
12. Other Input / Questions
- Policy Note: The council reiterated that no official action can be taken on matters that were not specifically listed on the meeting agenda.
- Tabling Items: Any significant items brought up for discussion that require action will be tabled and placed on the agenda for a later date.
13. Adjournment
- Motion: Ryan moved to adjourn the meeting.
- Second: Melissa Smith seconded the motion.
- Vote: All members present voted in favor; the motion carried.
- Adjourned: The meeting was formally adjourned at 4:35 p.m.