El Marino Language School School Site Council Update Fall 2015

EMLS School Site Council (SSC) The school site council (SSC) is a group of teachers, parents, administrators, and other staff that works with the Principal to develop, review, and evaluate school improvement programs and school budgets. The SSC is also given the responsibility to develop, monitor, and evaluate the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for our school as well as ensure that our programs adhere to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Name SSC Role EMLS Role Kelly Cohen (To be determined at 1st mtg) Parent (SIP 3rd grade) Chi-Chi Tse Parent (SIP 1st and 5th grade) Hiromi Masunaga Parent (JIP 3rd grade) OPEN POSITION Parent Mina Shiratori El Marino Assistant Principal Carmen Campos Teacher (SIP 4th grade) Noriko Nagumo Teacher (JIP Kindergarten) Linda Germain Classified Representative Tracy Pumilia Member El Marino Principal Terms are generally 2 years and Parent members are typically elected El Marino School Site Council Update 2015-2016

What is the SPSA? The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students to the level of performance goals established under the California Academic Performance Index. Manages “scorecard” of student body academic achievement driven by data analysis (test scores) Oversees spending of funds allocated to the school Annually evaluates various program effectiveness and offers suggestions for alternative methods/venues Considers whether the needs of all children have been met by the strategies used, particularly the needs of low-achieving students and those at risk of not meeting academic standards We are working on finalizing the 2014 – 2015 SPSA. This is a ‘wrap around’ plan – once confirmed, the plan will go into effect on XXX. For example, next fall we will work on the 2015 – 2016 plan. El Marino School Site Council Update 2014 - 2015

Conditions of Learning 3 Focus Areas and 7 Goals: Guiding Principles for Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Goal 1: All CCUSD students will learn from properly credentialed teachers in their authorized area of instruction utilizing standards-aligned instructional materials in school facilities that are in good repair Goal 2: All staff will receive professional development to enhance PLC collaboration, share best instructional practices and programs, and implement 21st century classroom instruction aligned to the California adopted Common Core Standards Goal 3: To ensure open access to all courses, all students will be enrolled in all required areas of study to successfully prepare them for college and career Goal 4: Every student will progress academically through each grade level ensuring college and career readiness by the end of 12th grade Goal 5: Engage, inform, and educate all stakeholders Goal 6: Ensure every student is connected to school through academics, athletics, activities, the arts, and/or a relationship with a caring adult Goal 7: Provide a school environment which establishes physical and cultivates emotional security, facilitates responsible decision making, and ensures learning Conditions of Learning Pupil Outcomes Engagement El Marino School Site Council Update 2015- 2016

El Marino Programs that Align to our LCAP Conditions of Learning Reading Dogs Math Club Student Council Morning Reading Club JiJi/STMath Type to Learn Quia Technology Pupil Outcomes Immersion Materials Guided Reading Materials Chorus/Folk Band Conferences/Workshops Substitutes for Professional Development Thinking Maps Tech Aides PLC Leadership Team Engagement Bullying Prevention Cross-age Buddy Program Parent Education Target Language Programming Arts Program PBIS El Marino School Site Council Update 2015 - 2016 **not a comprehensive list; just a representation of the multitude of programs ongoing at El Marino

Thank you for your continued support Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions regarding the El Marino SSC please contact a Site Council member. El Marino School Site Council Update 2015 - 2016