Panorama Elementary community council held a series of meetings between September 8, 2025, and February 26, 2026, to discuss school safety, revenue streams, and academic planning, according to meeting minutes published October 6. The meetings addressed topics ranging from student technology safety to budget proposals for the 2026-27 school year.
During the September 8, 2025, meeting, Matthew Lowe outlined the school's revenue streams, including State Trust Land revenue, Teacher Student Success Act (TSSA) funds based on student numbers, and federal Title 1 funds based on enrollment and free and reduced lunch percentages. The council also held elections, appointing Amber Scott as Chairman and Tahna Gray as Vice Chairman. Members also voted to approve the Rules of Order and Procedure.
In a meeting on November 4, 2025, the council discussed a positive behavior plan and school safety measures. This included reviewing the crisis team, safety drills, and a safe schools route. To improve student safety, Principal Lowe proposed a letter-writing campaign to convert the two-way stop at 350 North and 2200 East into a four-way stop. The council also expressed interest in a crossing guard at 40 North and 2200 East.
During White Ribbon Week, students and parents were to be introduced to an internet and computer safety agreement for Panorama Elementary. This initiative aims to ensure student safety on technology, following measures implemented by the Washington County School District.
At the February 26, 2026, meeting, the council discussed the State Trustlands Budget and proposed maintaining the same fund allocations for the 2026-27 school year as seen in 2025-26. These funds cover salaries for aides providing WIN Time, progress monitoring, ESL services, and behavior techs.
The council reviewed the school report card, noting growth in all areas above the 1% percentage required by the state of Utah. For the 2026-27 academic year, the council reviewed proposals for various academic needs, including aides, behavior techs, part-time employees, a nurse assistant, and a recess team from Playworks. Other discussed needs included Tier 1 instruction improvements, Tier 2 math interventions, supplies, class reduction for one teacher, personalized learning software, and computers for testing and instruction.
The community council is scheduled to meet at least three times per year, with sessions typically occurring in September for training, November for safety planning, and February for planning for the upcoming school year.
