Statutory Requirements
Statutory Duties School Community Councils are required by state law to communicate with the public about their meetings and plans, making council information available on the school website. Councils are audited annually by the state and district for their compliance to these requirements. Required Communication At least one week prior to each council meeting: An […]
Effective Meetings
Community Councils that hold effective meetings provide the most benefit for their students and community. Each monthly meeting provides only a short amount of time for counsel members to accomplish many important tasks. The following suggestions will help councils to make the most of their meetings: Respect others in verbal and non-verbal communication Participate in […]
Elections
School Community Councils hold elections once a year to fill open seats. Parents elect parent members and employees elect employee members. Elections may be held near the beginning of the school year or in the spring if they are completed before the last week of school. Councils, in conjunction with the local school board, may […]
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities for the different roles in the School Community Council are outlined below. Click a section to expand it for more details. All Council Members Understand the legal responsibilities of the School Community Council Regularly attend the community council meetings. Be an active participant in discussions, planning, and carrying out plans. Attend and participate in […]
Message from the Board
Dear SCC Member, Congratulations on being elected to your School Community Council! Thank you for your willingness to serve the students, families, and staff of your school community. The Canyons Board of Education values the work of SCCs and recognizes the benefits that the Councils bring to each school and to the District. We encourage […]
SCC Training
SCC 101 Training For all new members and any member wanting to learn more about SCCs and their service on the SCC. The SCC 101 training is offered online with a short recap at the Annual SCC training. All new members are encouraged to watch SCC 101 prior to attending this year’s training. Watch Online […]
LAND Trust Plan
Before the first United States Congress ratified the constitution and before the election of George Washington, a process of setting apart land for educational use was established by the Continental Congress to ensure children of the new country would be educated. When Utah applied for statehood in 1894, 7.5 million acres were granted for this […]
Teacher Student Success Plan (TSSP)
On April 2, 2019, Governer Gary Herbert signed into law SB149, the Teacher and Student Success Act, which allocates funding to Utah’s schools for “outcome-based programs” under the direction of local school district guidelines. This funding can be used for teacher salaries, early learning, technology, professional development, class size reduction, additional teachers, counselors, tutors and […]
School Community Council Timeline
The timeline below should be reviewed in tandem with your school’s annual goals as you prepare for your council’s monthly meetings. Click on a month in the section below to expand the timeline. Printable Version August Advertise elections by posting number of seats available, how to run for open seatsand dates elections will happen (if this […]
School Community Councils
What is a School Community Council? Serving on a School Community Council (SCC) is a wonderful way for parents to be actively involved in their children’s education. In the Canyons School District, School Community Council members review school data, identify school needs, establish school goals, and allocate funds toward accomplishing those goals. Every year, each […]
