Welcome to our schools Community Council. Our purpose is to address the academic needs of students at the local level by evaluating and providing opportunities and programs for their benefit.
Meeting Schedule and Agenda
Community members are invited to attend council meetings, but are not voting members. If you have a concern for your Community Council, please reach out to one of the council members.
- Location: School Library
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Next Agenda: Review the agenda for our upcoming meeting.
- Schedule: Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM in the library. The public is welcome to attend all meetings. Translation services will be provided upon request.
- Meeting Dates:
- 09/30/2026
- 10/21/2026
- 11/18/2026
- 12/16/2026
- 01/20/2027
- 02/17/2027
- 03/17/2027
- 04/21/2027
- 05/19/2027
Council Members
Council Members are chosen by election and are a mixture of school staff and community members. Candidacy and election procedures begin before each school year.
Invitation to serve on the council: We warmly invite parents to serve on our school’s community council. Information about council vacancies, declarations of candidacy forms, and elections are emailed sent out in August of each year.
Contact information for council members can be requested by contacting the School’s Principal.
You can also send a message to any council member in care of a message sent to the School’s Principal.
Rachel LowryPrincipalTerm: Ongoing
Marni LeFevreChair (Parent)Term: 2025-2027
Jenica HelmstetlerVice-Chair (employee)Term: 2025-2027
Sarah JamiesonMember(employee)Term: 2025-2027
Jolynn GonzalezMember(Parent)Term: 2025-2027
Sierra JusticeMember (Parent)Term: 2026-2028
Savannah CardMember(Parent)Term: 2026-2028
Stephanie GageMember(Parent)Term: 2026-2028
Contact Council Member
Serving on the Community Council allows parents to directly influence the way LAND Trust funds are used during the school year, which can include programs, materials, and other education-based solutions.
LAND Trust
Please visit this LAND Trust Public Report page to see the dollar amount our school receives each year from the School LAND Trust program, our school’s final reports from the last two years, and a copy of our school’s current LAND Trust plan.
The actual, current, and expected funding history for each school can be found online using the LAND Trust Funding Report.
2026-2027
- School Plan / Final Report
- Funds received: $119,718.90
- Funds used for: 1. We will reduce class size by funding 0.5 FTE classroom teacher(s) to allow smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction. 2. We will hire paraeducators who will, under the supervision of licensed teachers, support focused on literacy instruction and interventions by delivering small group interventions and administering progress monitoring. 3. We will provide ongoing, job-embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers and paraeducators focused on evidence-based literacy practices (University of Utah Reading Center UURC) and response to intervention (Solution Tree PLC) by paying for presenter fees as well as stipends for participation outside of contract hours. 4. We will fund academic field trips linked to literacy themes and vocabulary development to enrich literacy content and increase engagement.
2025-2026
- School Plan / Final Report
- Funds received: $108,048.54
- Funds used for: We will hire an additional 0.5 classroom teacher to lower the student to teacher ratio. 2. We will hire two paraprofessionals for reading groups; they will work under the direction of the classroom teacher to provide targeted interventions to small groups of students in areas of reading and literacy specifically identified for each student as needing additional support. 3. We will purchase Waterford reading software or similar reading software to complement literacy instruction for students who've been identified as benefitting from additional support. 4. We will provide transportation to and admission fees for academic field trips supporting and encouraging student learning in the core standard areas of language arts, science and math.
2024-2025
- School Plan / Final Report
- Funds received: $99,873.85
- Funds used for: Funding of a STEM Lab, Salaries and Benefits for a STEM Specialist, Parent Night supplies
Rules of Order and Procedure
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These Rules of Order and Procedure were adopted by the Granger Elementary School Community Council on September 30, 2026. The vote count was 8 approved, 0 not approved, and 0 absent.
The council reviews and updates these rules annually through a formal vote.
These Rules of Order and Procedure adhere to all relevant legal requirements for School Community Councils and the School LAND Trust Program, as outlined in Utah Code §§ 53G-7-1202, 53G-7-1203, 53G-7-1206, and 53G-7-13, as well as Utah Administrative Rules R277-477 and R277-491.
In accordance with Utah Code § 53G-7-1202, the responsibilities of the council include:
- Creating all components of the School LAND Trust Plan, to include the Goal Statement, Academic Area, Measurement, Action Plan Steps, and Expenditures.
- Advising and making recommendations to school and school district administrators and the local school board regarding:
- the school and its programs
- school district programs
- a child access routing plan
- safe technology utilization and digital citizenship
- other issues relating to the community environment for students
- Partnering with the school’s principal and other administrators to ensure that adequate on and off campus Internet filtering is installed and consistently configured to prevent viewing of harmful content by students and school personnel.
- In accordance with state board rule regarding school community council expenditures and funding limits: working with students, families, and educators to develop and incorporate safety principles at the school, and holding at least an annual discussion with the school’s principal and district administrators regarding safety principles.
- Providing input to the school’s principal on a positive behaviors plan.
To promote ethical behavior and respectful discussion, each council member shall:
- Attend council meetings on time and come prepared.
- Make decisions with the best interests of students as the primary focus.
- Listen to and value diverse opinions.
- Ensure that the perspectives of those the council represents are considered in discussions.
- Be accountable for their actions and expect accountability from others.
- Act with integrity.
Council members will receive annual training to understand their responsibilities. Training is the responsibility of the local school board. Council members receive training before preparing and taking action on School LAND Trust plans and reports.
All meetings are open to the public, and the public is welcome to attend.
- The agenda for each upcoming meeting, along with draft minutes from the previous meeting, will be provided to all council members at least one week in advance.
- The agenda will be posted on the school website and will include the date, time, and location of the meeting, as well as any proposed action items.
- Written minutes will be taken at all meetings. These minutes will be prepared in draft form for approval at the next scheduled meeting.
- Once approved, minutes will be retained for three years.
The council will create a timeline for the school year. This timeline will include due dates for all required reports and other activities or tasks that the council agrees to undertake or participate in. The timeline will be used to help prepare meeting agendas and ensure the council completes its work efficiently.
- If we have enough candidates interested in serving on the SCC to require an election, elections will be announced via Class Dojo 10 days prior to the election and eligible candidates must submit a council nomination form to the school office.
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Annual Election for Parent Members
Activity Date or Timeframe Council Opportunities Announced August Candidate nomination period August – September Election/voting period August – September Election results announced September 30, 2026 Annual Election Schedule for School Employee Members (not including principal)
Activity Date or Timeframe Council Opportunities Announced August 3, 2026 Candidate nomination period August 3-11, 2026 Election/voting period August 11, 2026 Election results announced August 11, 2026 - Voting: Elections will be held at the first meeting of the School Community Council each year. Eligible voters must be present in the meeting to vote.
The council’s composition ensures a two parent majority and includes the following members:
- Granger Elementary School will maintain a school community council with the following membership:
The principal serves as an automatic voting member. Parent members will outnumber school employee members by at least two.Membership Category Number Principal 1 School employees (other than the principal) 2 Parent members 5 Total Council Members 8
Council members are elected to two year terms. Terms are staggered so that half of the seats are open each year:
- Members serve two-year terms. 1 employee positions and 1 parent positions will be voted in on even years, and 2 parent positions will be voted in on odd years.
If a full council is not elected, or if a seat becomes vacant during the year, parent members of the council will appoint individuals to fill vacant parent positions, and school employee members will appoint individuals to fill vacant school employee positions.
A council member may be removed from office under the following circumstances:
- Member relocation: Council membership may be discontinued when a member’s relocation prevents them from serving on the council.
- Attendance: Members may be removed for relocation or repeated absences.
A council member may resign from their position by providing written notification to the council chair . The procedure for filling the resulting vacancy is outlined in the Filling Vacancies section.
At the first meeting of each year after the council is seated, the council will elect a chair from the parent members and a vice-chair from either the parent or school employee members. The principal is not eligible to hold an office.
The chair will conduct meetings, make assignments to council members, and request reports on those assignments. In the chair’s absence, the vice-chair will conduct the meetings. The chair may delegate responsibilities to other council members as needed.
A quorum, which is a majority of the council members, is necessary to conduct official business and vote. This quorum requirement does not necessitate a two parent majority.
Council members must adhere to the conflict of interest policy established by Granite School District. Please refer to the district’s School Community Council Handbook] for detailed guidelines.
Meetings will be conducted and actions taken according to simplified rules of parliamentary procedure as required by Utah Code § 53G-7-1203. Council actions will be decided by motions and voting, with all votes and motions recorded in the meeting minutes.
The council conducts its business in an organized and respectful manner that promotes ethical behavior and civil discourse. The simplified rules of parliamentary procedure the council follows can also be found in the district community council handbook.
| Motion | Does it require a second? | Is it debatable? | Can it be amended? | Is a vote required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjourn | yes | no | no | majority |
| Amend a motion | yes | yes | yes | majority |
| Close nominations | yes | no | yes | 2/3 |
| Main motion | yes | yes | yes | majority |
| Point of order | no | no | no | ruled on by chair |
| Previous question | yes | no | no | 2/3 |
| Reconsider | yes | yes | no | majority |
| Withdrawal of motion | no | no | no | majority |
- Motion: A formal proposal for the council to take a specific action. A motion must be stated clearly.
- Second: Another council member must indicate their support for the motion to allow it to be discussed and voted upon.
- Discussion: Once a motion is seconded, council members can offer their input and opinions when recognized by the chair.
- Voting: After discussion, the chair will call for a vote on the motion. The outcome depends on the type of motion and the required majority.
- Calling the previous question: A member can make a motion to end the discussion on the current motion by saying, “I move the previous question.” This requires a second and a two-thirds vote to pass. If it passes, the council immediately votes on the original motion without further discussion. If it fails, the council continues discussing the original motion.
- Tie vote: A vote that results in an equal number of votes for and against the motion is considered a lost vote.
- Main motion: The primary type of motion used to introduce new business or ideas. Main motions can be debated and amended.
- Amend a motion: A motion to change the wording or details of the main motion. Amendments require a second, are debatable, and require a majority vote.
- Point of order: A member raises a point of order if they believe a procedural error has occurred during the meeting. The chair will rule on whether the point is valid.
- Reconsider: A motion to bring back a previously decided motion for further discussion and another vote. This motion can only be made by a member who voted on the winning side of the original motion, and requires a second and a majority vote.
- Withdrawal of motion: The person who originally made a motion can ask to withdraw it before a vote is taken. This does not require a second or debate and is usually granted by the chair.
- Close nominations: A motion to end the process of nominating candidates for an office. It requires a second and a two-thirds vote.
School Community Council Handbook
School Community Council Handbook (English)
School Community Council Handbook (Spanish)
Teacher and Student Success Plan / Continual Improvement Plan
Teacher and Student Success Plan / Continual Improvement Plan
Council Elections
Elections are not in progress at this time.
Meeting Archives
We only keep minutes for the current school year and the previous 3 school years. If you need older minutes, please reach out to a council member, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
