Community Council Meeting Minutes – March 25, 2025

April 14th, 2025 /
Kirsten Wabel /
Community Council

Date: March 25, 2025 Location: Conference Room, PHS Members Present: Paula Spears, Lavdie Huff, Jen Stemmons, Angela Anderson, Mindy Plagge, Shannon Watson, Kami Alvarez, KC Wabel

Review of ASPIRE and ACT Testing

Opt-Out Rate: A lot of students opted out of the ASPIRE and ACT testing.
Support for SPED and ML students: These groups have the greatest need for support.
Action: Focus on enrolling students in CE (Concurrent Enrollment) or CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways for graduation readiness.
Dixon site is being considered as a potential location for pathways.
Goal: Ensure students are ready for a job upon graduation.
Teacher Involvement: Teachers continue to emphasize how tests are used to benchmark student progress.
Action for Next Year: Post testing goals prominently throughout the school.
The state evaluation will assess PHS’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Communication with Shoreline Middle School has been initiated to bridge gaps.
Two new reading classes have been added for student support.
Targeted Support Classes will be created for students who need specific help.
Action: Select teachers who can connect with students in specific ways.

Grants and Funding

Provo High has applied for a grant to support ML students and students with disabilities.
Action: Create a list of available CE classes and use Trust Lands funding to cover course costs.
A detailed plan will be finalized this week, and student sign-ups will be tracked.

Increase Communication

Goal: Improve communication about college and career pathways.
Action: Form a committee to facilitate these efforts.
Educate students and parents on available options, including:
- MTECH: A cost-effective, clear career path.
- Job Core: A career-focused program.
Action: Create a video to showcase career and college pathways.
Organize a Freshman Parent Night to educate families on available options.

Overview of Next Year’s Plan

Building Leadership Teams for Next Year: Focus on reviewing data monthly to ensure continuous improvement.
Special emphasis on supporting math and reading classes for the upcoming school year.

Meeting Adjourned Next Meeting: April 22, 2025, at 2:15 PM