School Community Council Agenda
2025-2026
September 16, 2025
Members: Others:
Denise Mouritsen, Ryan Hobbs(not present,)
Amy Garbe (President), Wendi Husking,
(President-elect), Rob Phelps, Betsy Clark (Secretary) Celeste Huss,
Brandon Andersen, Michelle Scott,
Kelsey Bladen, Ysabel Segovia,
Tara Bone (not present), Dallas Stahle (not present),
Dave Clark, Vanesa Webb-Barragan (not present),
Richele Gudmunson (not present)
Others: Tom Williams, Darren Perks, Brian Chambers
*Welcome – Denise and Amy welcomed all committee members. All
committee members introduced themselves.
*Last month/year Minutes – The May minutes were reviewed verbally.
*Trustlands Review – Denise reviewed what the Trustland budget pays
for. We need to use at least 90% of this budget every year. This budget
mainly pays for salaries and benefits for teachers to fulfill the goals
stated in our plan. Current enrollment this year is at 1,601 so far.
*TSSA Review – Denise reviewed what the TSSA budget pays for.
This and the Trustlands budget work hand in hand to meet the goals for
improving student success. This budget help to pay mainly for salaries,
paraprofessionals and benefits associated with the salaries. Between the
two budgets Mountain Crest is able to pay for approximately 6 teachers.
This helps to reduce class sizes with a focus on reducing class sizes in
core subjects such as math.
*Update on how money was spent over the last year – Denise reviewed
what was expended for each budget.
*Trustlands Training October 7th 4:30-5:30
Zoom meeting:
https://ccsdut-org.zoom.us/j/86227738421?pwd=4b7tzMcDbgxWZbp4iWJsRDM4krvZE1.1
*Questions/Concerns – There were group discussions around the
following topics:
-Are teachers helping students to become critical thinkers?
-Improvements at Mountain Crest over the past year:
-Sound / Lights in the auditorium
-TVs upgraded in classrooms
-Orchestra / Band room – new cabinets to store instruments
-3 new classrooms (photo lab, upside down room, SPED)
-New mats for cheer and wresting
-Esports Room
-New instruments for band
-New class schedule with longer lunch going well
-Cell phone policy – kids are adapting and doing well
-No charge for parking this year
Next Meeting:
Tuesday October 21, 2025 7:00 a.m.
