SiteBased Decision Making SBDM Tutorial 2020 21 1

Site-Based Decision. Making (SBDM) Tutorial 2020 -21 1

Purpose of SBDM v. To establish a collaborative approach to improve student achievement for all students 2

Legal Foundations Texas Education Code (TEC) o 11. 251 Planning and Decision-Making process o 11. 252 District-Level Planning and Decision-Making o 11. 253 Campus Planning and Site-Based Decision-Making o Financial Accountability System Resource Guide o Section 9. 2. 3 District and Campus Improvement Plans o Section 9. 2. 7 Evaluation of State Compensatory Education (SCE) Programs o Section 9. 4 Risk Assessment 3

Legal Foundations cont. Public Law (P. L. ) 107 -110 [NCLB] o 1114(b) Components of a Title I School-Wide Program (SWP) o Public Law (. L. ) 107 -110 [NCLB] o 1115(c) Components of a Title I Targeted Assistance Program 4

Background Information v Site-based decision-making (SBDM) was introduced in FWISD in the summer of 1981 v Staff and community participation increased during the 1983 -84 school year with the formation of several special interest groups v Since that time, SBDM has remained a viable strategy for making informed decisions at the campus level 5

Effective Training Tips q Planning is an ongoing, continuous process focused on the performance of all students. q Needs assessments and revisions to plans should occur at least annually. q No single best “model” or process for planning exists, but critical components should be addressed. q District and campus plans should reflect the unique needs of the population served and outcomes for all students. 6

Effective Training Tips cont. q Campus and District performance objectives and goals should be complementary and mutually supportive. q Budgets should be developed in coordination with campus plans that include broad-based parameters regarding the allocation of resources. 7

Expected Results of SBDM ü ü ü ü Improved student achievement Effective District and campus planning Increased community involvement Established accountability objectives for all students Improved communication and information flow Collaborative decision-making Effective distribution of funds and Coordination of regular and special program components 8

Roles and Responsibilities To provide input to the principal within the scope of state law and local policy regarding Planning Budgeting Curriculum Staffing Staff Development School Organization 9

Roles and Responsibilities cont. Ø The SBDM committee serves in an advisory capacity. Ø The principal is responsible and accountable for all decisions made at the campus level. Ø The SBDM committee must establish a District-required subcommittee: Campus Employee Relations Council (CERC) 10

CERC Roles and Responsibilities Ø The Campus Employee Relations Council (CERC) is a subcommittee of the SBDM committee established for open communication between the principal and the faculty Ø The CERC shall function in an advisory role to the SBDM committee in decisions affecting faculty members. 11

CERC Roles and Responsibilities cont. Ø The principal shall seek the advice of the CERC when appropriate and the CERC may bring concerns to the principal as it deems necessary. 12

Who Serves on the SBDM committee? o o Principal Four teachers-Nominated and elected by teachers: election supervised by the Principal and members of the SBDM team. This elected group will be considered for representation on the Campus Employee Relations Council (CERC). One campus-based, non-teaching professional staff member. Nominated and elected by nonteaching professional staff members: election supervised by the Principal and members of the SBDM team and considered for representation on the CERC. One district-level professional staff member o o o Three parents- Elected by parents. This parent cannot be an employee of FWISD. Two community members- Selected by the Principal and elected SBDM members. Must be at least 18 years of age. Two business community representatives- Selected by Principal and other elected SBDM members. 13

From the SBDM Committee… One District Employee Relations Council (DERC) representative- Nominated and elected by the SBDM committee from among the CERC 14

Who Serves on the SBDM Committee cont. § In addition, others can be added to the committee in order to make sure the school’s major constituent groups are represented, i. e. , teachers, parents, etc. . § The core group of 14 shall ensure that racial and gender diversity is reflected on the team § At least two-thirds of the campus employees on the team must be teachers (those who teach at least 4 hours a day) 15

Length of Terms q. Schools will specify terms for SBDM members in their bylaws q. If a school chooses to implement a staggered term, it must hold elections for at least one teacher and one parent per year q. Vacancies must be filled by election q. Vacancies in selected positions shall be filled by the remaining team members 16

Committee Processes and Procedures Each team must establish the following: ü Develop and agree on an organizational structure for addressing decisions in the areas of planning, budgeting, curriculum, staffing patterns, school organization, and staff development ü Processes to examine issues in depth and develop recommendations ü Decision-making procedures and/or processes for reaching agreements ü Processes for submission of issues to the committee for consideration ü Approve the portions of the Campus Educational Improvement Plan (CEIP) addressing campus staff developmental needs, as stated by law 17

Meeting Times The principal will schedule a minimum of six meetings each year. One meeting must be public, after the school receives the annual campus rating from Texas Education Agency (TEA). 18

Please note… Ø SBDM committees should be in place by September 1 Ø Teacher representatives for SBDM/CERC should be elected by September 1 Ø DERC elections should be completed by September 1 19

Additional considerations… o The Superintendent is an integral part of the collaborative decision-making process. o Nothing in the decision-making process shall be made to limit or affect the power of the Board of Trustees. o The role of the SBDM committee is advisory. Its input is crucial in helping the principal make the best decisions for the school and students. o There will be times when the principal will make decisions due to time limitations and other factors with little or no stakeholder input. SBDM does not change the legal governance of schools. 20

Decision Points and Questions to Ask For any issue, one needs to ask: 1. Can an SBDM committee consider this issue under the law or SBOE rule? q. If the answer is “No, ” simply terminate the consideration. q. If the answer is “Yes, ” then one needs to ask the next question. 21

Decision Points and Questions to Ask 2. Can an SBDM committee consider the issue under District Parameters? q. If the answer is “No, ” then the committee can choose to terminate the consideration or work through approval processes to revise District parameters. q. If the answer is “Yes, ” then proceed to the next question. 22

Decision Points and Questions to Ask 3. Does this issue impact student performance in measurable terms? q. If “No, ” refer to the principal or other committee for resolution. q. If “Yes, ” then move to the next question. 23

Decision Points and Questions to Ask 4. Is this issue aligned to the Goals and Objectives in the Campus Educational Improvement Plan? q. If “No, ” refer to the principal for resolution or revise the CEIP through approved processes to include the goals and objectives related to the issue. Then ask the next question. q. If “Yes, ” ask the next question. 24

Decision Points and Questions to Ask 5. Do we possess the knowledge and resources to effectively resolve this issue? q. If “No, ” then secure the outside knowledge, expertise and/or resources needed, then answer the next question. q. If “Yes, ” ask the next question. 25

Decision Points and Questions to Ask 6. Are there other campuses or outside agencies involved in or impacted by this issue? q. If “Yes, ” then secure the involvement of personnel from other campuses, programs, or agencies impacted by the issue. Then do the following: 26

Decision Points and Questions to Ask After other involvement is secured, do one of the following: § Advise principal or others § Recommend action and resolution § Develop and act upon solution If the answer is “No, ” then one may also follow the above steps. 27

Certificate of Completion • Once you have read through this tutorial, print off the next slide, which is your Certificate of Completion. • Keep a copy for yourself and give a copy to the principal, who presides over your SBDM committee. 28

Certificate of Completion Site-Based Decision-Making Tutorial 2020 -2021 _________ Participant’s Name _____________ Date of Completion 29

Texas Education Code For more information concerning the legislative laws, visit the Texas Education Code, Chapter 11. More information can also be found in the Texas School Law Bulletin, 2000 edition. 30

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