The CCHS Community Council met on October 8, 2026, to address school improvement goals and the school budget. The meeting agenda included a review of previous minutes, council member terms, and the appointment of various council members.
The council reviewed school improvement goals and the budget, focusing on data review and the Habits of Resilient Learners. A specific school goal aims for students to increase ACT composite scores by .3 as measured by ACT test results, while maintaining graduation levels for the 2026-27 academic year.
Budgetary allocations detailed in the agenda include $181,071.30 for certified teacher salaries and $36,787 for classified salaries. Other planned expenditures include $23,399.06 for technology supplies such as Chromebooks, carts, and projectors, $14,000 for science supplies, and $2,000 for e-books and curriculum. Additionally, $4,537.75 is allocated for ACT prep stipends, $11,000 for professional development, and $6,000 for professional development supplies.
The meeting included an update on the state of the school, noting several new faces. New staff members include Brad Garrett as Admin TSA, Cloey Cottam for English, Timothy Harrison for Band, Katie Larsen for Business, Trevor Povey for Psychology, Marci Huddleston for Counseling, Emily Smith and Katrina Judd for Special Education, and Lina Figueiredo for Portuguese.
The agenda also included an item for a new budget proposal discussion scheduled for the next meeting. The council also reviewed the School Land Trust training video and discussed student learning action steps related to goal #1.
Future meetings for the council are scheduled for February 2, 2027, and February 23, 2027, both at 3:15 PM at CCHS.
