The School Site Council Role of the School Site Council, its Functions and its Importance in the Creation of the Single School Plan 2/21/2019

Changes to California Law 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. 2/21/2019

One School, Many Plans IIUSP Plan School Plan CSRD Plan HPSG Plan Academic Achievement 2/21/2019

Changes to California Law Effective January 2002, school districts must assure that School Site Councils develop and approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement. 2/21/2019

Changes to California Law School goals must be based upon an analysis of verifiable state data, including the Academic Performance Index (API), and the English Language Development Test. 2/21/2019

Changes to California Law School plans must be developed “with the review, certification and advice” of any applicable school advisory committees. CEAC ELAC Other 2/21/2019

Changes to California Law 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 2/21/2019

Changes to California Law 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 2/21/2019

Programs in the Consolidated Application State-Funded Programs California Peer Assistance and Review Program for Teachers Economic Impact Aide/State Compensatory Education Economic Impact Aide/English Learner Program 2/21/2019

Programs in the Consolidated Application State-Funded Programs Miller-Unruh Special Reading Program School Improvement Program School Safety and Violence Prevention Tenth Grade Counseling Tobacco-use Prevention Education Program 2/21/2019

Programs in the Consolidated Application Federally-Funded Programs Title I Part A, Schoolwide Program Title I Part A, Targeted Assistance Program Title I Part A, Neglected Program Title I Part D, Delinquent Program 2/21/2019

Programs in the Consolidated Application Federally-Funded Programs 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 2/21/2019

Programs in the Consolidated Application Federally-Funded Programs Title IV, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Title V, Innovative Strategies 2/21/2019

Composition of the School Site Council At the Elementary Level Must have parity between staff Principal, teachers and other school personnel Teachers must be the majority on the staff side And the parents/members of the community 2/21/2019

Composition of the School Site Council At the Secondary Level Must have parity between staff Principal, teachers and other school personnel Teachers must be the majority on the staff side And the parents/members of the community/students 2/21/2019

Composition of the School Site Council At the Secondary Level At the discretion of the Board, the middle school may, but is not required to, include student representation on the Council 2/21/2019

Organization of the School Site Council 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 2/21/2019

Organization of the School Site Council 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 2/21/2019

Some Rules of Order 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. 2/21/2019

Recommendations It is recommended that the School Site Council adopts bylaws to guide its activities. Elections Dates and frequency of meetings Number of members to establish quorum 2/21/2019

Records The School Site Council must keep records of the following: Elections Official correspondence Agendas, attendance rosters, minutes Evidence of input from school advisory committees Copies of prior year’s school plans 2/21/2019

Functions of the School Site Council Select Council members and officers Train council members Obtain advisory committees input and community involvement Analyze student data and educational practice 2/21/2019

Functions of the School Site Council 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 2/21/2019

Steps to Take in the Elaboration of the Plan Obtain input Advisory committees Community Review school’s characteristics Vision and Mission School Profile School Accountability Report Card 2/21/2019

Steps to Take in the Elaboration of the Plan Analyze current educational practice and staffing Analyze student performance data API CAT 6 Establish school goals 2/21/2019

Steps to Take in the Elaboration of the Plan 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 2/21/2019