School Improvement Council (SIC)
SIC
SIC is a broad-based community advisory group comprised of parents, teachers, and community members established in every school. This advisory group works with the principal to cultivate a positive school environment supporting student success.
Meeting Dates
- 10/08/2025
- 11/12/2025
- 12/17/2025

SIC Meeting Agendas & Minutes
October 8, 2025
Agenda
Minutes
In Attendance
- K. Lucas (Social Studies)
- D. Baker (Social Studies)
- M. Keim (Counseling)
- B. Schouest (PTSA/Parent)
- S. Nesbit (Biomed/Community)
- K. Herman (Math)
- R. Palacios (Spanish Club)
- C. Baum (ELA)
- B. Wilson (ROTC)
- A. Hamric (Biomed/HOSA)
- T. Olson (Art)
- J. Heinert (Student Council)
- T. Telken (Spanish Club)
- V. Reyes Rodriguez (Spanish Club)
- C. Chapman (Culinary)
- M. Hazelton (Business)
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Call to Order
S. Nesbit called the meeting to order, T. Olson 2nd it. (@ 7:40 AM)
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Review of Old Business
2025-2026 Officer Positions
- Chairman
- Journee Heinert
- Assistant Chairman
- Angie Hamric
- Secretary
- Evan Atkinson
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New Business
- Thank you for attending.
- Meeting norms - make sure you are engaged and participating in the meeting.
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Goals for this semester – improve number of participants, survey for needs
Potential Goals:
- Interactive Club Activities (clubs discuss ideas and events)
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Unstoppable Awards – Students and Faculty (1/week)
- Rushin/Neal
- Nominations by form; Maggio take pics
- Attendance Awards
- Guidance is working more with targeted groups (based on data) that may have a higher need; be more active in classrooms.
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Tentative Meeting Date
Wednesday, November 19th @ 8 AM
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Adjourn
J. Heinert called to end the meeting, T. Olson 2nd it.
November 12, 2025
Agenda
Minutes
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In attendance:
Teachers:
- J. Heinert (SIC Lead)
- K. Lucas (Social Studies)
- S. Nesbit (Bio Med)
- A. Hamric (CTE Department Head)
- S. Mellot (Science)
- M. Hazelton (Business)
- E. Atkinson (SIC Secretary)
- B. Wilson (ROTC)
- D. Howard (Science)
Students:
- K. Hardin
- C. Wilber
- H. Vicencio
- C. Snyder
- E. Greene
- T. Blackwelder
- B. Miner
- A. Serebour
- C. Jamison
- C. Gray
- A. Banner
- A. Speaks
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Call to order:
J. Heinert called the meeting to order, S. Nesbit 2nd it at 8:18 AM
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Review of old business:
- Thank you for attending.
- Meeting norms - make sure you are engaged and participating in the meeting.
-
Goals for this semester – improve number of participants, survey for needs
Potential Goals:
- Interactive Club Activities (clubs discuss ideas and events)
- Unstoppable Awards – Students and Faculty (1/week)
- Rushin/Neal
- Nominations by form; Maggio take pics
- Attendance Awards
- Guidance is working more with targeted groups (based on data) that may have a higher need; be more active in classrooms.
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New business:
- SHS will host **Jostens Renaissance Rally** on November 13
- Huge morale booster for students and staff
- Clarification on how to nominate teachers and students for **Unstoppable awards**
- How are they selected?
- Do students/teachers need to be resubmitted each time, or do they stay in the nominee portal?
- Heinert and Travis will discuss the five year plan
- Heinert and Leviner will discuss setting up a **Principals Council**
- Once a month Leviner and club leaders will discuss the calendar and specific needs of each club.
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Student input:
- Add the Unstoppable awards nomination link to the **ParentSquare Sunday family updates**. Teachers also requested that the Unstoppable awards be added to the **daily email**.
- SHS will host **Jostens Renaissance Rally** on November 13
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Tentative Meeting Date:
December 10 or 17
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Adjourn:
S. Nesbit called to end the meeting, J. Heinert 2nd it.
December 17, 2025
Minutes
Attendance
Teachers
- A. Hamric (CTE)
- B. Schouest (PTSA)
- Marin Williams (Art/Health and Wellness)
- K. Lucas (Social Studies)
- Evan Atkinson (SIC Secretary)
- J. Heinert (SIC Lead)
- D. Howard (Science)
Students:
- Katherine Hardin (Hosa)
- Marijose Vicencio
- Curtis Wilber
Call to order:
A. Hamric called the meeting to order, Katherine Hardin 2nd
Review of old business:
- SHS hosted the Jostens Renaissance Rally on November 13
- Huge morale booster for students and staff
- Clarification on how to nominate teachers and students for Unstoppable awards
- How are they selected?
- Do students/teachers need to be resubmitted each time, or do they stay in the nominee portal?
- Heinert and Travis will discuss the five-year plan
- Heinert and Leviner will discuss setting up a Principals Council
- Once a month, Leviner and club leaders will discuss the calendar and each club's specific needs.
- Student input-
- Add the Unstoppable awards nomination link to the ParentSquare Sunday family updates. Teachers also requested that the Unstoppable awards be added to the daily email.
4. New business:
- Clarification on the Unstoppable Awards
- Students who are nominated stay in the nomination pool.
- The link to nominate students should be in the daily email.
- The link to nominate teachers was sent through Schoology.
- Heinert and Travis will get together after winter break to discuss the five year plan.
- Most of our volunteers are from athletics and our band program. Heinert mentioned that we have several teachers and volunteers within our community, but we need to make sure we are logging those hours.
Tentative Meeting Date:
Our next meeting is scheduled on the One Note for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Adjourn:
E. Atkinson called to end the meeting, M. Williams 2nd it.
January 21, 2026
SIC Meeting Minutes
Date: January 21, 2026
Location: Media Center
1. In Attendance
- Teachers/Staff: A. Hamric (CTE), E. Atkinson (SIC Secretary), J. Heinert (SIC Lead), K. Lucas (Social Studies), J. Plane (SIC Administrator), B. Schouest (PTSA), A. Adamian (SIC Former Member/Millie Lewis Rep), S. Mellott (Science)
- Students: Benjamin DelaCruz (ROTC)
2. Call to Order
J. Heinert called the meeting to order; S. Mellott seconded.
3. Review of Old Business
- Five-Year Plan: Heinert and Travis are planning to meet to discuss the plan.
- Volunteer Links: Links have been sent to parents via the Daily Email. New volunteers must apply through DD2 for quick approval.
4. New Business
- Black History Month (BHM): Discussion on increasing representation through a pep rally, Showstoppers, Richardson sings, bulletin boards, Social Studies daily facts, and a possible board game competition.
- Club Fundraiser (Doors to Freedom): Proposed a club challenge/competition where winning clubs receive lunch. Strategy: Clubs sign up to bring specific items based on club size.
- School Beautification Day: Planned for March 21st. Clubs should identify areas needing "love" (restoring courtyards, painting, etc.).
- School Improvement Brainstorming: Discussion on community involvement and better support systems for staff and students.
- Volunteering vs. Stipends: Instruction from Rushin to ensure all faculty, club, and parent volunteer hours are logged.
- Student Engagement App: Miller and Heinert are developing an app for student devices. Features may include incentives, Jostens recognition, or physical stickers/cards for ID badges.
5. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:15 am in the Media Center.
Adjourn: J. Heinert called to end the meeting; E. Atkinson seconded.
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
Agenda
- In attendance:
- Teachers:
- Students:
- Call to order: _______________ called the meeting to order, ________________ 2nd
- Review of old business:
- BHM
- More BHM representation (pep rally, showstoppers, Richardson sings, bulletin board, Social Studies PowerPoint fact of the day, Mellott suggested a board game competition)
- Club Fundraiser- Doors to Freedom
- Club challenge? Winning club gets lunch?
- Club competition (bring in specific items by club sign up, bigger clubs sign up for more items)
- Marchà School Beautification Day (plan for March 21st)
- Meet with your clubs about what areas could use some love!
- Restoring outside areas? Court Yards, paint?? Ideas?
- What are some things you guys would like to see at our school?
- How can we get involved in the community?
- How can we better support our staff and students?
- Faculty/Club/Parent volunteering vs receiving a stipend
- Rushin says log all hours
- Miller and Heinert are working on an app
- App for students located on their device
- Incentives for students
- Jostens recognition Could also be a sticker or a card students keep in their wallet/ID badge
- BHM
- New business:
- Meeting Date: Our next meeting is scheduled on the One Note for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 8:15am in the Media Center.
- Adjourn: ____________ called to end the meeting, _______________ 2nd
Minutes
SIC Minutes 2/18/2026
1. In attendance:
- Teachers: Hamric (CTE), Williams (Wellness), Heinert (SIC Lead), Grav (Student Teacher), Plane (SIC Administrator), Atkinson (SIC Secretary)
- Students: Katie Hardin
2. Call to order: Heinert called the meeting to order, Williams 2nd
3. Review of old business:
- BHM
- More BHM representation (pep rally, showstoppers, Richardson sings, bulletin board, Social Studies PowerPoint fact of the day, Mellott suggested a board game competition)
b. Club Fundraiser- Doors to Freedom
- Club challenge? Winning club gets lunch?
- Club competition (bring in specific items by club sign up, bigger clubs sign up for more items)
c. Marchà School Beautification Day (plan for March 21st)
- Meet with your clubs about what areas could use some love!
- Restoring outside areas? Court Yards, paint?? Ideas?
d. What are some things you guys would like to see at our school?
- How can we get involved in the community?
- How can we better support our staff and students?
e. Faculty/Club/Parent volunteering vs receiving a stipend
- Rushin says log all hours
f. Miller and Heinert are working on an app
- App for students located on their device
- Incentives for students
- Jostens recognition
Could also be a sticker or a card students keep in their wallet/ID badge
4. New business:
a. Doors to Freedom: More clarification on what they need
b. Black History Month
- Extending the art competition to the end of the month
- Not many doors are decorated for BHM
- Chris Singleton comes on Tuesday of next week to speak at the pep rally
c. School Beautification Day is Saturday, March 21st from 8-11
- Heinert plans to send a form out to Travis to see which clubs and organizations are participating
- Focus on
- cleaning up desks, tables, and anything in the hallway that needs to be moved
- Courtyard outside of the big gym
- Bathrooms (hard to beautify bathrooms because of vandalism)
d. Heinert hasn’t heard much about the new app for students. However, Wave Cards have been distributed to students
- Some students expressed frustration about the Wave Cards. Students didn’t earn the gold card because of absences. Students who have excused absences or were sick should still be able to earn the gold card.
- Heinert plans to speak with Leviner and Miller about the details of the Wave Cards system so that students who deserve the cards will receive them
5. Meeting Date:
- Our next meeting is scheduled on the One Note for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 8:15am in the Media Center.
Adjourn: Hamric called to end the meeting, Hardin 2nd