School Community Council (SCC)
Meeting Minutes
Union Middle School
September 10, 2026
6:00 pm
Agenda:
- Approval of May 2025-2026 minutes
- Election of SCC Chair, Vice Chair and Recorder
- 2026-2027 SCC Training
- Virtual Meetings
- Safe Routes Plan
- Grant Received
- Attendance Awareness Month
- School Digital Citizenship Plan
- Personal Electronic Device Policy
- PTSA
Approval of Previous Minutes
May 2025-2026 meeting minutes will be reviewed in October’s meeting.
1. SCC Elections
- The elections will be held in October’s meeting when more parents are present.
- Decision: TBD
2. SCC Virtual Meetings
- Virtual meetings will be offered for the SCC. Audrey Sharkey volunteered to set up and manage them. Loosely discussed but will be addressed again in October
- UMS Drop off & Pickup: more ideas were presented and will be communicated via ParentSquare.
- Funds will be applied to after-school programs i.e. Harry Potter Group, Crochet Crew, etc.
3. Safe Routes Plan
4. Grant Received
5. Attendance Awareness Month
- Dates: September 1-September 31
- Assist students with D’s & Fs to reduce grades, fun prizes to win for all, points to be earned toward Battle of the Bobcats, and the release of the Golden Bobcat.
6. Digital Citizenship Plan & District Filter System
- Program teaches students & families to use technology safely and responsibly.
- Shawn Fillmore, dedicated Digital Citizenship Coordinator, teaches online safety thru CCA classes. The curriculum is also taught through Health classes.
- The Canyons School District offers more information and resources on their website at www.canyonsdistrict.org/familyconnections/digcit/
7. Personal Device Policy
- If a student personal device is seen, it is taken away and returned at the end of the day.
- Since the beginning of the school year, there have been no repeat offenders.
- Student Leadership Group is underway and offers leadership training, team building and planning support for student groups.
- Fundraiser begins September 27 – October 9. The focus will be kindness with students utilizing the Raise Craze website for fundraising.
8. PTSA Update
Meeting Adjourned at: 7:00 pm
Next SCC Meeting: October 8, 2026
Minutes prepared by: Marta Lopez (Recorder)