Community Councils play a significant role in improving student achievement in each local school. By sharing their unique perspectives and expertise, parents, teachers and administrators have a wonderful opportunity to address the critical academic needs of the school.
The charge to analyze data, identify needs, set goals and align resources—and then report back on progress– establishes Community Councils as providing front-line accountability to our school communities.
Thank you to the West Valley Community Council for working together to support all students learning at the highest levels.
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: West Valley STEM, Office Conference Room
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Next Agenda: Review the agenda for our upcoming meeting.
- Draft Minutes: 2026-2027 Minutes (GOOGLE DOC)
- Schedule: Tentatively every second Tuesday of the month
- Meeting Dates:
- No meeting in August.
- No meeting in September.
- 10/01/2026
- 11/10/2026
- 12/08/2026
- 01/05/2027
- 02/02/2027
- 03/09/2027
- 04/13/2027
- 05/11/2027
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.
Josh ConnerChair/ParentTerm: 2
Bradley BurkhartCo-Chair/ParentTerm: 1
Mitchell WickensParentTerm: 2
Teagan HarrisParentTerm: 1
Tiffany CampbellEmployeeTerm: 2
Anahi UhligPrincipalTerm: 1
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: $102,033.15
- Funds used for: We will hire paraprofessionals under the direction of a licensed teacher or coach, they will work with students to allow for increased time in small-group and individualized instruction to support academic growth and achievement.(86,650.58)
2025-2026
- School Plan / Final Report
- Funds received: $90,482.06
- Funds used for: 1. Fund an additional .5 FTE to hire a teacher to bring down student teacher ratio in the classroom. This will also give the teacher more opportunites for small groups with each student. 2: We will hire a paraprofessional under the direction of a licensed teacher or coach, will work with students to allow for increased time in small-group and individualized instruction to support academic growth and achievement. 3: We will purchse chromebook so each student will have a chromebook to do I-Ready math. 1. Teachers will be provided with RAZ kids reading Software to help teach informational text. 2: Part-time para-educators, under the direction of the teacher or the literacy coach, will work with students to allow for increased time in small-group and individualized instruction to support academic growth and achievement. 3: Parents and families will be invited to attend an academic enrichment open house evening before school starts. Teachers will be paid a stipend to attend and will share key information, strategies, and resources to help parents know how to best support their students throughout the year, particularly in literacy at home.
2024-2025
- School Plan / Final Report
- Funds received: $105,398.17
- Funds used for: Software < $5,000. Technology related supplies < $5,000 each - devices, computers, E-readers, flash drives, cables, monitor stands. Salaries and Benefits (teachers, aides, specialists, productivity, substitutes)
Rules of Order and Procedure
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These Rules of Order and Procedure were adopted by the West Valley School Community Council on October 1, 2026. The vote count was 4 approved, 0 not approved, and 2 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 at West Valley Elementary 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.
- The declaration of candidacy form was announced on Class Dojo and sent out to parents with flyers.
- The districts sets the deadline for filing for candidacy.
- Votes take place electronically and in person.
- In person
- Electronically (only if the district has an approved electronic voting process and the district or school website has a policy on how to vote electronically).
- Council Composition: The council’s composition ensures a two-parent majority and includes the following members:
- The principal (an ex officio voting member).
- 1 school employee member(s), half of which are elected in even-numbered years, and half of which are elected in odd-numbered years.
- 4 parent member(s), half of which are elected in even-numbered years, and half of which are elected in odd-numbered years.
The council’s composition ensures a two parent majority and includes the following members:
- The principal, an ex officio voting member.
- 1 school employee member(s).
- 4 parent member(s).
Council members are elected to two year terms. Terms are staggered so that half of the seats are open each year:
- 1 school employee position(s) and 2 parent position(s) are elected in even-numbered years.
- 1 school employee position(s) and 2 parent position(s) are elected in odd-numbered years.
- Filling Vacancies: If a full council is not elected or if a seat becomes vacant, 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.
- Nominate someone to replace the vacant position. The current council will host a Meet and Greet with nominated individuals. Then the council takes a vote to fill the vacant parent seat.
Removing Members: A council member may be removed from office under the following circumstances:
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- Member Relocation: Council membership may be discontinued when a member's relocation prevents them from serving on the council.
- Attendance: The member fails to attend 10 consecutive regular council meetings without prior notification to the council chair or principal.
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Resignation of members: A council member may resign from their position by providing written notification to the council chair or principal. The procedure for filling the resulting vacancy is outlined in Section 8, 'Filling Vacancies.
- Council Officers: 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.
- Reporting Conflicts of Interest: Council members must adhere to the conflict of interest policy established by the district. Please refer to the district Communications Department for detailed guidelines.
Parliamentary Procedure: 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.
| 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.
2026-2027
- 2026-2027 Minutes (GOOGLE DOC) Includes draft minutes
