2025-26 Agendas & Minutes

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.

School Community Council Agenda

2025-2026

October 21, 2025

*Welcome: Amy welcomed all committee members

*Last month minutes: Wendi's last name needed to be fixed to read
Hoskins. Celeste motions to approve the minutes, Richele seconds, all in
attendace apporves.

*Budget Review: Denise reviewed the budget layout for the 2025-26
school year. She discussed the break down of what money was coming
out of which subsection of the budget. A question was asked about Peer
Court and who is selected to be on Peer Court. The changes that will be
coming up with how USU does Concurrent Enrollment was also talked
about.

*Data (test scores): Denise reviewed test scores across the board (ACT,
Aspire, CTE, AP, etc.) There is an Academic Wall that highlights all the
test scores and accomplishments that are being made in testing. It will be
change each trimester with updated information. One is located closer to
the office, the other one is located by the cafeteria. ACT prep will also
be changing this year.

*Questions/Concerns: 

      Rob talked about a meeting at the District Office that highlighted
the CAPS program. CAPS is simular to an internship. There are 22
students from MC participating in CAPS.

       DLI bountry changes will be put off for another year while there
is more information gathered about the changes.

*Elections for President Elect and Secretary –
Rob made a motion to elect Dallas, Kelsie seconded the motion,
all in attendance approved.
Michelle made a motion to elect Kelsey as secutary, Ami
seconded. All in attendance apporved.

    *We were asked to send "good news" about things that are happening
around Mountain Crest. The school and district would like to highlight
these things in their social media.

Next Meeting:  Tuesday November 18, 2025 7:00 a.m.

Meeting Cancelled

Mountain Crest School Community Council Minutes

2025-2026
December 16, 2025

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Members present:
Denise Mouritsen, Principal
Amy Garbe, President
Dallas Stahle, President-elect
Kelsey Bladen, Secretary
Brandon Andersen – school counselor
Ryan Hobbs
Wendi Hoskins – teacher rep
Celeste Huss
Rob Phelps
Michelle Scott
Ysabel Segovia

Others in attendance:
Tom Williams, Vice Principal
Darren Perks, Vice Principal

Members not in attendance:
Tara Bone – excused
Richele Gudmunson
Vanessa Webb-Barragan

Welcome by Amy Garbe at 7:01.

Last month’s minutes were reviewed. Celeste Huss motioned to approve the minutes, Rob
Phelps seconded the motion, all in attendance approved.

Budget Review – The budget for this year is on track. There has been 67% spent thus far. A
printed copy of the budget report was passed around for members to review spending.

School Improvement Plan Draft – This has changed format this year. We need goals in 3
areas. Our school is doing goals in the following: Math, English, and Support systems
(mental health, college and career readiness). This will go out with the minutes for review.
Please look over it and suggest changes. We will be discussing this in January at our SCC
meeting.

Changes for 2nd Trimester
• ACT prep class for Juniors – There is a new system this year. The juniors have it
integrated into their schedules during intensive success. It is a course available in
canvas. It takes 15-20 min on Tuesdays and Thursdays during 2nd trimesters. It is a
canvas course that is available to any juniors and seniors who want to do it. It is
worth 1⁄4 credit. An A gets an A, any other grade gets a P. The goal is to increase
scores by 2 points on composite scores.
    A question was raised about the math portion. Some material was new to the students
taking it.

• Digital Hall Pass – This is working quite well.

• Attendance school: those with excessive tardies and absents owe the school time.
They have to spend time at lunch with Denise for the missed time in class unless
they are staying in with academic teachers to work on classwork.

Counseling Review – Brandon Andersen gave a report on last year’s Counseling Project and
results. The goal for last year was to more effectively engage Latino parents in the school.
The starting point was 59 students enrolled and contact with only 17 parents. (28%). The
goal was to increase this by 5%. They invited parents to college and career readiness
nights. They translated communication from the school to Spanish and they utilized the
website “Talking Points” which translates other communication to Spanish. The results
were very positive with an increase from 28% parent contact to 69% parent contact.
The new goal for this year is to increase Scholarship Read numbers.

Other concerns addressed:

• Concurrent classes – There was a discussion about concurrent classes. These
classes are capped with an enrollment of 25. The suggestions was made to
encourage students beginning in their Sophomore year and include the why of
taking these classes. There was also discussion regarding the need for these
classes and that USU is piloting a program with Cache schools that will be changing
concurrent classes. They hope to have a stronger alignment with what a student
needs. A good person to get that information to local schools would be Britney
Foster.

• Changes to our website – There are a few things that need to be changed on our
website: a Green Canyon type. Admissions fees are waived for instate students to
USU.

• Students who need help with knowing about scholarship opportunities should meet
with DJ. He is an excellent resource at the school.

Next meeting will be held on January 20 at 7 a.m.

Motion to adjourn by Michelle Scott, seconded by Dallas Stahle.

Mountain Crest School Community Council Minutes

2025-2026
January 20, 2026

Members present:
Denise Mouritsen, Principal
Amy Garbe, President
Dallas Stahle, President-elect
Brandon Andersen – school counselor
Kelsey Bladen, Secretary
Tara Bone
Ryan Hobbs
Wendi Hoskins – teacher rep
Celeste Huss
Rob Phelps
Michelle Scott

Members not in attendance:
Richele Gudmunson
Ysabel Segovia
Vanessa Webb-Barragan

Welcome by Amy Garbe at 7:02.

Last month’s minutes were reviewed. Celeste Huss motioned to approve the minutes,
Ryan Hobbs seconded the motion, vote was unanimous to approve the minutes.

Budget Review – The budget for trust land money is on track. The money is spent
primarily on lowering class sizes and technology. Teachers have ipads and TV’s for
use in their classrooms. The money also partially provides for a counselor to help with
mental health concerns at the school.. TSSA budget supplements conferences and
teacher training. The district only pays for 15 professional development days.

School Improvement Plan Draft – The council reviewed the school improvement plan
draft and made suggestions and asked questions. Denise took suggestions to help
clarify the information in the plan. The school improvement action plan focuses on
English, Math, and System Supports. Denise explained that they now do 5
observations of every teacher during the school year.

Communication
Denise expressed concerns regarding school communication gaps. There is a need
for some way to immediately communicate with students and parents, especially in the
event of an emergency. There is an app that is being considered, but all technology
needs to be cleared with the district office.

Dual Immersion discussion
Questions were raised about the proposed boundary hearing on Thursday and the
impact of Spanish dual immersion on MC. DLI at MC would require 3 classes. The
feeder school for Spanish DLI would be South Cache which would require 8 classes.

Our next meeting will be held on February 10 at 7 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Celeste Huss, seconded by Dallas Stahle at 8:20.

School Community Council Agenda

2025-2026

February 10, 2026

Members Present: 

Denise Mouritsen, Principal
Amy Garbe, President
Dallas Stahle, President-elect
Brandon Andersen –MC counselor
Kelsey Bladen, Secretary
Wendi Hoskins – MC teacher rep
Celeste Huss
Rob Phelps
Ysabel Segovia
Vanessa Webb-Barragan

Members not in attendance: 

Ryan Hobbs - excused
Tara Bone
Richele Gudmunson
Michelle Scott- excused

Others in attendance
Darren Perks
Tom Williams

*Welcome by Amy Garbe at 7:02.

*Last month's minutes were reviewed. Celeste Huss motioned to approve the minutes, Ysabel Segovia seconded the motion, vote was unanimous to approve the minutes.

*Budget Review: The budget for trust land money is on track. The money is spent
primarily on lowering class sizes by paying for 3 teachers, 1⁄2 counselor, and 1⁄2 mental
health. It is also used for technology. TSSA Budget is also on track. This pays for 2
teachers and travel for conferences and some supplies. All teachers who want ipads
and TV’s for use in their classrooms have them.

*Trustlands Plan Approval will be coming up. The goals and focus will be to lower
class sizes, paraprofessionals in some classrooms, technology in the school, college
and career readiness, credit recovery, and mental health support.

*A Reunification drill will be coming. When a date has been decided upon,
communication will go out to parents to communicate details.

Other:
1. General discussion about finances. The school uses credit cards where possible to
earn points that are then used to benefit the student programs/activities.

2. Sign up passed around for SCC members and signatures.

3. ACT Prep is finishing up Feb. 24. On March 2, students will stay in 2nd trimester
classes to allow for ASPIRE testing. The testing will happen for those who have
finished section B of their classes. The other ASPIRE testing date will be in April. This
allows testing to be near the completion of the courses for more accurate testing data.

4. Safety gates have been installed at the high school. They are shut during school
hours. These gates were paid for by a grant.

5. A paper about the new USU courses was passed around. This shows the projected
new concurrent classes. It is available on the school website with these minutes.

26-27USUGeneralEducationNavigator.pdf

6. Questions were asked about the elective classes. There are some misconceptions
about schedule availability for taking band. Concerns also expressed about students
who do not take a full schedule their senior year: there are a lot of career exploration
options.

Our next meeting will be held on March 17 at 7 a.m.
Motion to adjourn by Celeste Huss, seconded by Vanessa Webb-Barragan at 7:55.

Next Meetings:
March 17 th
April 21 st
May 19 th

School Community Council Agend

2025-2026
March 17, 2026

*Welcome
*Last month minutes
*Budget Review
      *Trustlands Plan Approval
      *Sign Sheet
*ACT/ASPRIE testing
       *ACT March 11 th , ACT Make-up/Excluded student March 19 th
       *Aspire testing 3 Wednesday’s in April

*Reunification not happening
*Measles and District/School Stance

*Questions/Concerns

Next Meetings:
April 21 st
May 19 th