Effective Site Councils many voices. one vision Presented by Amy Barker Director of Categorical Programs Siskiyou County Office of Education

An advisory group of parents, community members and school staff who meet with the school administrators. They discuss issues that directly impact school improvement and student learning.. Site Council: An advisory group made up of parents, community members, staff members, teachers, and the school administrator. Site Councils discuss issues that directly impact the that directly impact the school and student learning.

An advisory group of parents, community members and school staff who meet with the school administrators. They discuss issues that directly impact school improvement and student learning.. State and District policy requires all schools to have a Site Council that meets regularly throughout the school year to work towards school improvement. Site Councils are Mandated

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. Who can serve on Site Council? A Site Council should include parents, community and business members, teachers, and administrators. Students are often included in middle and high school.

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. An advisory group of parents, community members and school staff who meet with the school administrators. They discuss issues that directly impact school improvement and student learning.. Membership should reflect the wonderful diversity of our schools. Consider culture, language, special needs, grade levels… What should a Site Council look like?

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. An advisory group of parents, community members and school staff who meet with the school administrators. What about LEADERSHIP? Ideally, a parent or community member should serve as the chairperson. The chairperson works closely with the principal to build an agenda.

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. Why include community? When we embrace community as partners in education, they become our advocates. Families become more informed about community resources and support.

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. A Site Council should have 6-12 members. Teachers must make up the majority of the school side of the site council. Their should be parity with parents/community membership and school staff. Numbers

State and district policy require schools to have site councils.

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. Agendas and any supporting materials should be prepared prior to the meeting. Notice of meeting/agenda posted 72 hours in advance. Meetings should be held at a time most convenient for parents and community members. The Basics

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. Site Councils can tackle projects that require many hands and viewpoints, with a common goal: school improvement KISS-2-3 Goals at the most Site Council Single Plan For Student Achievement

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. Single Plan for Student Achievement Advise on School Safety Plan Advise on School Safety Plan Primary Responsibilities

Sample Annual Cycle for SPSA Effective Site Councils

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. Prioritize Needs Start a priority list-review each meeting Reach out plans for parent involvement Staff Development for an area of need Focus on SBAC Results/school data-multiple measures Focus on attendance or safety issues Site Councils can research and support new initiatives for the school…

State and district policy require schools to have site councils. Evaluate your current Site Council. Do you need to begin, rebuild or just take it up a notch? Next Steps many voices. one vision