Altara Elementary School held a School Community Council meeting on October 9, 2026, in the Altara Conference Room. The meeting focused on safety plans, community concerns, and upcoming school events.
During the meeting, members discussed the Safe Walking Routes Plan, which is due by the end of October. The council addressed community concerns regarding school loading zones and traffic safety. Specifically, there was a request to revisit the idea of permanent paint for loading zones following a lack of follow through from the previous year. Additionally, the council discussed enforcing rules to prevent students from walking through the parking lot.
The council reviewed school happenings, noting that a large tree was removed from the property during the week. A recent fun run resulted in $7,800 raised for the school. Upcoming events include White Ribbon Week for digital citizenship on October 19 and Red Ribbon Week on October 26, which will feature a dress-up week. A Halloween parade is also scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
The school also addressed administrative matters, including a review of bylaws regarding website member numbers. Principal Julie Fielding will follow up with the district representative regarding this matter. Additionally, a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) parent meeting was moved to November 3 from 5-6 p.m.
The next School Community Council meeting is scheduled for November 13. The agenda for that meeting will include a review of district information regarding the safety plan.
The meeting concluded with a motion to dismiss Natalie Gumbo, which passed with all in favor.
