School Community Council – Southland Elementary

School Community Councils (SCC’s) improve educational programs and conditions at public schools. Councils operate using the shared governance approach: collaborative, site-based decision making to meet individual school improvement goals. Every public school in Utah has a community council consisting of two elected groups: parents (that’s you!) and teachers/administrators.

The Southland SCC has responsibilities defined both by the Jordan School District and the Utah Legislature. Two of our biggest responsibilities are assisting in the development of School Improvement Plans (SIP’s) and LAND Trust Plans. SCC’s also work on issues brought forth by parents, staff, and faculty.

How can I get involved with the Southland SCC?

• Complete a 2024-2025 SCC Application to become a voting member (completed by the September deadline each year) and attend scheduled meetings OR

• Attend scheduled meetings as a public member (no voting rights)

• Read the minutes

• Become an elected member (elections held at the last meeting of the school year)

School Community Council Meetings

We invite you to attend Southland Elementary SCC meetings to learn about our greatest academic needs, our School Improvement Plan and help in the decision-making process for using LAND Trust funds. At Southland, we also regularly discuss school safety, share District news, get PTO Updates, and talk about other important issues affecting our school. You have a voice and together we can make a positive difference in the education of our children!

Southland SCC Rules of Order and Procedure

Southland's LAND Trust Distribution(s):

2025-2026 School Year: $91,011

2024-2025 School Year: $89,558

2023-2024 School Year: $92,025

2022-2023 School Year: $90,483

2021-2022 School Year: $90,462

Southland LAND Trust Reports

2025-2026 Meeting Schedule

Thursday September 15, 2025-5:30 p.m.
Thursday November 20, 2025-5:30 p.m.
Thursday January 15, 2026-5:30 p.m.
Thursday March 19, 2026-5:30 p.m.
Thursday May 21, 2026 (If Needed)-5:30 p.m.

2024-2025 Southland School Community Council Contacts

Garett York	Principal	801-254-8047	garett.york@jordandistrict.org
Lay Kou	Faculty Rep.	801-254-8047	lay.kou@jordandistrict.org
Lara Stout	Faculty Rep.	801-254-8047	lara.stout@jordandistrict.org
Joshua Harrison	Chair	801-580-4521	joshua.harrison.2011@outlook.com
Nate Elkins	Parent Rep.	801-718-1128	nateelkins06@gmail.com
Julia Halliday	Parent Rep.	801-652-0849	juliahalliday@gmail.com
Jennifer Preece	Parent Rep.	801-875-3334	jen.t.preece@gmail.com
Patti Harrison	Parent Rep.	801-792-0538	patti-harrison@gmail.com