Edison Elementary

School Community Council (SCC)

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Thank you for visiting our Community Council page. We invite you to serve on our community council. At Edison Elementary we are grateful for the collaboration we have with parents, teachers and administrators. As we work together as a community of learners, we will influence the future of our students/children through strong relationships with clear communication.

School Community Council / Land Trust –

Meeting Schedule for Edison Elementary 2025-2026

All meetings will be on Friday from 8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

September 19, 2025	October 10, 2025	November 21, 2025
December 19, 2025	January 16, 2026	February 20, 2026
March 20, 2026	April 17, 2026

(NOTE: Agendas and Minutes can be found after the list of membership.)

Community Council Membership – 2024-2025

Name	Role	Email
Dolores Marcial	parent – SCC chair	doloreskmarcial@gmail.com
Tricia Carey-Bird	parent – SCC vice-chair	tcb.sparky.2009@gmail.com
Lichelle Watne	employee – Principal	lkichelle.watne@slcschools.org
Marcella Gerstenberger	employee	marcella.gerstenberger@slcschools.org
Veronica Perez	parent	m.veronica.perez@gmail.com
Gloria Fragoso	parent	fragoso1715@gmail.com

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Lichelle Watne

Principal Elementary

lichelle.watne@slcschools.org

2025-2026 Agendas and Minutes

School Community Council (SCC) Meeting

8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

Agenda:
1. Warm Welcome
2. Purpose of SCC
3. G19/G20 Policy & HB 58
Minutes:

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Edison School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Minutes

Date: September 19, 2025
Time: 8:15 a.m.
Location: Edison Elementary

1. Welcome
Principal Watne provided a warm welcome to all council members and attendees.

2. Purpose of the SCC
Principal Watne reviewed the purpose of the School Community Council, emphasizing the council’s role in supporting the school’s improvement goals, reviewing the School LAND Trust Plan, and promoting student achievement and safety.

3. Presentations
- G19/G20 Presentation:
  An overview of the G19 and G20 data and their implications for student performance and school goals.
- HB53 Presentation:
  An overview of House Bill 53 was presented, highlighting the key updates and expectations for SCCs in the current school year.
4. Next Steps for the Council
The council discussed next steps, including upcoming meeting dates, review of data, and planning for the School LAND Trust Plan updates.

5. Adjournment
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. and concluded at 9:15 a.m.

Next Meeting: 10/10/2025
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting

8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

AGENDA:

Edison Elementary School Community Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: 8:15–9:15 AM
Location: Edison Elementary, Family Involvement Room 1210
1. Welcome & Introductions – Principal Watne
2. Review of School Community Council Purpose
3. School Improvement Plan Overview
  - Attendance goals
  - Reading goals
  - Math fact fluency goals
4. Discussion & Feedback from Council Members
5. Next Steps & Meeting Schedule
6. Closing Remarks
MINUTES:

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Edison Elementary School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Minutes

Date: October 10, 2025
Time: 8:15 a.m.
Location: Edison Elementary Room 1300

1. Welcome
Principal Watne provided a warm welcome to all council members and attendees.

2. Warm-Up Activity
Council members shared a personal “wish for Edison,” highlighting their hopes and goals for the school community this year.

3. Purpose of the School Community Council
Principal Watne reviewed the purpose and responsibilities of the School Community Council, emphasizing its role in supporting school improvement efforts, reviewing academic goals, and advising on the use of School LAND Trust funds.

4. Edison School Improvement Plan
The Edison School Improvement Plan was presented and discussed. Council members reviewed the goals, strategies, and progress indicators aimed at improving student achievement and school climate.

5. Election of Council Officers
The council filled the Chair and Vice Chair positions for the 2025–2026 school year.
- Chair: Dolores Marcial
- Vice Chair: Tricia Carey-Bird
6. Pick-Up and Drop-Off Procedures
The council discussed current pick-up and drop-off procedures and shared ideas for improving safety and efficiency during these times.

7. Adjournment
The meeting concluded following discussion of action items and next steps.
Next Meeting: 11/21/2025
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting

8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

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School Community Council (SCC) Meeting

8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

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School Community Council (SCC) Meeting

8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

Agenda:
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Minutes:
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School Community Council (SCC) Meeting

8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

Agenda:
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Minutes:
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School Community Council (SCC) Meeting

8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

Agenda:
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Minutes:
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School Community Council (SCC) Meeting

8:15-9:00 am. Please check in at the office. All are welcome!

Agenda:
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Minutes:
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Rules of Order and Procedure

To promote ethical behavior and civil discourse each council member shall:

Attend council meetings on time and prepared
Make decisions with the needs of students as the main objective
Listen to and value diverse opinions
Be sure the opinions of those you represent are included in discussions
Expect accountability and be prepared to be accountable
Act with integrity

All meetings are open to the public and the public is welcome to attend.

The agenda of each upcoming meeting with draft minutes of the prior meeting will be made available to all council members at least one week in advance, will be posted on the school website and made available in the main office. The agenda will include the date, time and location of the meeting.

Minutes will be kept of all meetings, prepared in draft format for approval at the next scheduled meeting.

The council will prepare a timeline for the school year that includes due dates for all required reporting and other activities/tasks that the council agrees to assume or participate in. The timeline will assist in preparation of agendas to be sure the council accomplishes their work in a timely manner.

The chair conducts the meetings, makes assignments and requests reports on assignments. In the absence of the chair the vice-chair shall conduct meetings.

Meetings shall be conducted and action taken according to very simplified rules of parliamentary procedure as required in 53A-1a-108.1(9)(i). Items on the agenda take priority over other discussions coming before the council. Council action will be taken by motions and voting with votes and motions recorded in the minutes.

A motion (or an action to be taken by the council) is stated as a motion. Someone else on the council “seconds” the motion indicating that at least one other person on the council feels the motion is worthy of discussion. Then the council members may provide input and discussion as called upon by the chair. When discussion seems complete the chair may call for a vote on the motion. Or when a member of the council “calls the previous question” (a motion to end discussion of the first motion), a second is required and then, without discussion the chair calls for a vote that must pass by 2/3. If the vote on the previous question fails the council goes back to discussing the first motion. If the motion to call the previous question passes, the chair directly calls for a vote on the first motion. A vote to call the previous question is usually used to move business along.

The membership on SCC for 2025-2026 will consist of 4 parents, the principal, and one additional school employee.

A tie vote is a lost vote.
A main motion may be amended.
Nominations can be closed by saying, “I move to close nominations.”
Most motions are main motions.
A point of order is offered when there is some question if procedure had been followed correctly.
To stop debate or discussion on a motion and force the vote a member would say, “I move the previous question.” This requires a second and a 2/3 vote.
Hasty action may be corrected by use of the motion to reconsider. This motion may be made only by one who voted on the prevailing side.
A person who made the motion may withdraw the same motion.

Motion	Does it require a 2nd?	Is it debatable?	Can it be amended?	Is a vote required?
Adjourn	yes	no	no	majority
Amend a motion	yes	yes	yes	majority
Close nominations	yes	no	yes	2/3
Main motion	yes	yes	yes	majority
Point of Order	no	no	no	ruled on by chair
Previous Question	yes	no	no	2/3
Reconsider	yes	yes	no	majority
Withdrawal of Motion	no	no	no	majority

2024-2025 Agendas and Minutes

- SCC meeting
- 8:05 AM - 9:15 AM
- Edison School Community Council Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes (to come)
- All are welcome!
- SCC meeting
- Edison School Community Council meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes (draft)
- All are welcome!
- SCC meeting
- Cancelled
- SCC meeting
- Edison School Community Council Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes (draft)
- All are welcome!
- SCC meeting
- Edison School Community Council Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes
- All are welcome!
- SCC mtg
- Edison School Community Council Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes
- All are welcome!
- School Community Council (SCC) meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes (final)