POLICY BULLETIN 6541.0 Guidelines for the Required English Learner Advisory Committee and School Site Council Revised 8/18/2015

Purpose Bulletin 6541.0 aligns the function and operation of all mandated school councils/committees. It aligns with the purpose and goals of the Parents As Equal Partners Resolution and the requirements set forth by District, state and federal policies.

Parent, Community and Student Services 2015-2016 Structure School School Site Council English Learner Advisory committee Local District ELAC Delegate Convening (Annually) One ELAC Delegate Convening will be held per Local District Parent, Community and Student Services Community Advisory Committee District English Learner Advisory Committee Parent Advisory Committee

School Site Council School Site Council (SSC): SSC elections must occur at the start of the school year so that all parents and staff have an opportunity to participate. Ensure that all federal parental involvement mandates are met, specifically: the creation of the school-level Title I Parent Involvement Policy the creation of the Title I School-Parent Compact the development of the Title I parent involvement budget the proposed expenditures of all categorical funds the development of the comprehensive school safety plan Note: Elections taking place in the spring semester are not permitted and will be voided.

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Schools with 21 or more English learners must form an English Learner Advisory Committee (Education Code 52176 (b); BUL-6541.0 page: 9) ELAC’s purpose is to provide recommendations to the SSC regarding the five(5) mandated topics based on the student performance and parent involvement data. (BUL- 6541.0 page: 10) Single Plan for Student Achievement School’s Language Census Importance of Regular School Attendance Master Plan for English Learners School Needs Assessment Must be established and have elected officers by September 30, 2015 Abide by standard bylaws provided by PCSS .

District English Learner Advisory Committee Delegate Convening at Local Districts The Chairperson will automatically serve as the school’s representative to the ELAC Delegate Convening at each local district. Each Local District elects 8 representatives and 2 alternates to serve on DELAC. ELAC Delegate Convenings must be completed by the end of October. NOTE: No alternate, including the Vice Chairperson, will be allowed to participate in the ELAC Delegate Convening

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) The DELAC advises on matters pertinent to programs included in the applicable pages of the Consolidated Application. Composition and selection 48 members total 12 alternates All members are parents of English learners Members are elected at the ELAC Delegate Convenings Meets 8 times per school year, not including trainings and/or special meetings Members and officers will serve for the duration of the 2015-2016 school year First meeting/election of officers will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015.

Additional Resources http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/303 Local District Parent and Community Engagement Administrators Local District East Gilberto Martinez glm8490@lausd.net (323) 224-3100 Local District Northeast Antonio Reveles acr07321@lausd.net (818) 252-5400 Local District Northwest Marilu Pigliapoco marilu.pigliapoco@lausd.net (818) 654-3600 Local District West Traci Calhoun tlc4182@lausd.net (310) 914-2100 Local District South Theresa Arreguin iarregui@lausd.net (310) 354-3400 Local District Central Ismael Berver ixb1117@lausd.net (213) 241-0100 Parent, Community and Student Services Rowena Lagrosa, Chief Executive Officer Alvaro Alvarenga, Administrator Brenda Manuel, Administrator Diane Panossian, Administrator Ruth Yoon, Administrator General number: (213) 481-3350