Next Meeting
Date: February 18, 2021 and March 18, 2021
Time: 4:30 PM
Place: West Hills Middle School Auditorium
Agenda: See Below
West Hills Middle School has an active School Community Council which consists of parents, school staff and the principal. School employees and parent members are elected by secret ballot. Parents must have a student at WHMS in order to serve on the SCC. If you are interested in serving on the council, the nomination form is here.
Four SCC meetings are held each year, usually on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 4:30 PM. The SCC participates in the development of our school improvement plan, the professional staff development plan, and approves the land trust budget each year. In addition, the SCC provides input for the school's child access routing plan which includes safe walking routes to school from each neighborhood within school boundaries. The SCC also partners with school administration in creating a safe and constructive internet environment for students.
The SCC is responsible for coordinating the annual fundraising activities of WHMS. The SCC provides a forum for community discussion of school related concerns and encourages citizens to express their views about educational issues. SCC information is available on this website. Upcoming meetings will be announced on our marquee and on our community bulletin board. We encourage any interested persons to join us. We value your input. Together we can make a stronger school.
School Land Trust Plans, Reports & Program Funding
Utah State Board of Education Land Trust Website
Each year, every school in Utah is allocated a certain amount from the state to be used as seen fit by the school community council. Land Trust funds have been allocated in the following amounts:
- 2020-2021: $177,113
- 2019-2020: $147,065
- 2018-2019: $116,178
- 2017-2018: $105,684
- 2016-2017: $84,562
- 2015-2016: $83,593
Utah's School Land Trust Public Reports Website
- Land Trust Plan 2020-21
- TSSA Grant 2019-2020
- Land Trust Final Report 2018-2019
- Land Trust Final Report 2017-2018
2020-2021 School Community Council Members
| Member Name | Type | E-Mail Address | Phone Number |
| David Pack | Chair/Parent | david@octappella.com | 801-244-1946 phone and Zoom |
| Jenni Shelton | Vice Chair/Parent | ||
| Jessica Otero | Secretary | jessica.otero@jordandistrict.org | (801) 412-2300 |
| Amy Ogden | Parent | aeogden6@gmail.com | |
| Karen Beebe | Parent | ||
| Ellen Hensel | Licensed School Employee | ellen.hensel@jordandistrict.org | (801) 412-2300 |
| Cynthia Vandermeiden | Principal | cynthia.vandermeiden@jordandistrict.org | (801) 412-2300 |
School Community Council Meeting Minutes
2020-2021 School Year
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| 9/22/2020 | SCC Agenda | SCC Minutes |
| 11/19/2020 | SCC Agenda | SCC Minutes |
| 2/18/2021 | SCC Agenda | SCC Minutes |
| 3/18/2021 | SCC agenda | SCC Minutes |
2019-2020 School Year
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 3, 2019 | SCC Agenda 10.3.19 | SCC Minutes 10.3.19 |
| November 21, 2019 | SCC Agenda 11.21.19 | SCC Minutes 11.21.19 |
| January 23, 2020 | SCC Agenda 1.23.20 | SCC Minutes 1.23.20 |
| March 5, 2020 | SCC Agenda 3.5.20 |
2018-2019 School Year
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 6, 2019 | SCC Agenda 3.6.19 | SCC Minutes 3.6.19 |
| January 9, 2019 | SCC Agenda 1.9.19 | SCC Minutes 1.9.19 |
| November 14, 2018 | SCC Agenda 11.14.18 | SCC Minutes 11.14.18 |
2017-2018 School Year
2016-2017 School Year
2015-2016 School Year
2014-2015 School Year
2013-2014 School Year