The School Site Council Role of the School

The School Site Council Role of the School Site Council, its Functions and its Importance in the Creation of the Single School Plan 12/26/2021 1

Changes to California Law n SB 374 amended Ed. Code 64000 and 64001 to require each school to consolidate, in a single plan, all school plans required by programs funded through the Consolidated Application process. 12/26/2021 2

One School, Many Plans IIUSP Plan School Plan CSRD Plan HPSG Plan 12/26/2021 Academic Achievement 3

Changes to California Law n Effective January 2002, school districts must assure that School Site Councils develop and approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement. 12/26/2021 4

Changes to California Law n School goals must be based upon an analysis of verifiable state data, including the Academic Performance Index (API), and the English Language Development Test. 12/26/2021 5

Changes to California Law n School plans must be developed “with the review, certification and advice” of any applicable school advisory committees. n n n CEAC ELAC Other 12/26/2021 6

Changes to California Law n All required advisory committees have the responsibility to advise the school in writing on the special needs of the students they represent, and on ways the school may meet those needs 12/26/2021 7

Changes to California Law n n Al least annually, the School Site Council must review and update the plan, including proposed expenditure of funds allocated through the Consolidated Application The plan and subsequent revisions must have Board approval before expenditures proposed in the plan may be made 12/26/2021 8

Programs in the Consolidated Application n State-Funded Programs n n n California Peer Assistance and Review Program for Teachers Economic Impact Aide/State Compensatory Education Economic Impact Aide/English Learner Program 12/26/2021 9

Programs in the Consolidated Application n State-Funded Programs n n n Miller-Unruh Special Reading Program School Improvement Program School Safety and Violence Prevention Tenth Grade Counseling Tobacco-use Prevention Education Program 12/26/2021 10

Programs in the Consolidated Application n Federally-Funded Programs n n Title 12/26/2021 I I Part A, Schoolwide Program A, Targeted Assistance Program A, Neglected Program D, Delinquent Program 11

Programs in the Consolidated Application n Federally-Funded Programs n n n Title II Part A, Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals Title II, Part D, Technology Education Title III, Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient students 12/26/2021 12

Programs in the Consolidated Application n Federally-Funded Programs n n Title IV, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Title V, Innovative Strategies 12/26/2021 13

Composition of the School Site Council n At the Elementary Level n Must have parity between staff n n n Principal, teachers and other school personnel Teachers must be the majority on the staff side And the parents/members of the community 12/26/2021 14

Composition of the School Site Council n At the Secondary Level n Must have parity between staff n n n Principal, teachers and other school personnel Teachers must be the majority on the staff side And the parents/members of the community/students 12/26/2021 15

Composition of the School Site Council n At the Secondary Level n At the discretion of the Board, the middle school may, but is not required to, include student representation on the Council 12/26/2021 16

Organization of the School Site Council n n n Members of the SSC are to be selected by peers The Council should adopt bylaws to guide its actions The Council should have officers with stated responsibilities and authority 12/26/2021 17

Organization of the School Site Council n n The Council may appoint committees or individuals to perform tasks that assist the SSC in developing, monitoring or evaluating the plan The Principal has no authority over the SSC and may not veto decisions made by the Council, or make changes to the approved plan 12/26/2021 18

Some Rules of Order n n n Meetings must be open to the public The public may address the Council on any item within jurisdiction of the Council Notice of the meeting and an agenda must be posted at the school site at least 72 hours before the meeting. 12/26/2021 19

Recommendations n It is recommended that the School Site Council adopts bylaws to guide its activities. n n n Elections Dates and frequency of meetings Number of members to establish quorum 12/26/2021 20

Records n The School Site Council must keep records of the following: n n n Elections Official correspondence Agendas, attendance rosters, minutes Evidence of input from school advisory committees Copies of prior year’s school plans 12/26/2021 21

Functions of the School Site Council n n Select Council members and officers Train council members Obtain advisory committees input and community involvement Analyze student data and educational practice 12/26/2021 22

Functions of the School Site Council n n n Develop the plan and related expenditures Submit the plan to the Board Monitor implementation of the plan Evaluate the results Amend the plan and expenditures as needed 12/26/2021 23

Steps to Take in the Elaboration of the Plan n Obtain input n n n Advisory committees Community Review school’s characteristics n n n Vision and Mission School Profile School Accountability Report Card 12/26/2021 24

Steps to Take in the Elaboration of the Plan n n Analyze current educational practice and staffing Analyze student performance data n n n API CAT 6 Establish school goals 12/26/2021 25

Steps to Take in the Elaboration of the Plan n n n Review available resources Select specific improvements Consider Centralized Services Recommend the plan to the Board Monitor progress Evaluate the effectiveness of planned activities Modify the plan 12/26/2021 26