In Santa Clara, the Arrowhead Elementary Community Council serves as a venue for residents to influence local school funding. According to an undated document from the school's website, this council provides an opportunity for community members to have a voice in how Trust Lands funds are spent. The process involves examining school data and helping decide which areas are in most need of funding.
To participate in this civic process, parents are invited each year to become part of the Community Council. The undated school website states that individuals with an interest in serving can contact the council to join. For those seeking to provide feedback or join, the school provides a specific Google form for Community Council candidates.
Meetings for the council are held in the conference room at Arrowhead Elementary. While specific meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year were listed as coming soon in an undated document, the council maintains records of its proceedings. Past meeting minutes for the 2025-2026 school year were available on the school's website.
An undated document lists several members who served on the council. According to that document, the leadership included Principal Jerrod Dastrup, Chair Kalli Potter, Vice-Chair Mindy Lamoreaux, and Secretary/Learning Coach Stephanie Neal. The undated roster also identified Wendie Rashid as a teacher member, alongside parent members MaryAnn Bryner, Jordyn Hammons, and Brandi McGee.
Arrowhead Elementary is located at 545 Arrowhead Trail, Santa Clara, Utah 84765, according to an undated handbook. The school's motto, as noted in an undated document, is "Do our best, be our best, achieve success."
Beyond the council, the school handles various administrative responsibilities and policies. An undated document from the school's website lists several areas of focus, including school fees, the PowerSchool system, and student enrollment. The school also manages policies regarding bullying and hazing, sexual harassment, and non-discrimination. Additionally, the school provides disclosures regarding parental rights, data governance, and data collection.
For those interested in the broader financial oversight of these funds, the school provides links to the State of Utah Trust Lands website. According to an undated source, users can visit that site to review specific plans and reports related to Trust Lands funding. This transparency allows the community to see how the school's improvement plans and summary reports are structured. The school also maintains a presence through various digital tools, such as the PowerSchool system for managing student information and school fees for items like lunch.
In terms of instruction, the school employs a variety of educators. An undated document identifies several first-grade teachers, including Wendie Prows Rashid, who was listed as a teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) and a Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction. Another first-grade teacher listed in an undated document was Xi He, who held a Bachelor of English and a Master of Education. Other staff members mentioned in undated documents include Ginger Williams, a first-grade teacher with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and Leslie Vasquez, who was listed as a third-grade teacher. Stacey Larson, also listed as a third-grade teacher in an undated document, held a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education.
What this means for Santa Clara
For Santa Clara residents, the Arrowhead Elementary Community Council offers a direct way to influence how Trust Lands funds are allocated. By participating in meetings or submitting a candidate form, parents and community members can help decide which school needs receive funding based on analyzed school data.
