1. School Plans and School Site Council Training
Xilian Stammer Ed.D.
Director
Student Support Programs.

2. Outcomes- System/Cycle for development of SPSA
Single Plan for Student Achievement
Understand the role of the SSC in the School Improvement Process
Budget and LCFF-LCAP
Understand the guidelines and Education Code that guide SSC

3. School Plan Development Cycle
Accountability Cycle
Phase I
April-May
Planning
Phase 2
August-Nov
Implementation
Phase 3
Oct-Feb
Data Analysis/Root Cause
Phase 4
March-April
Revisions and Update
The cycle is developed so as to foster of cycle of continuous improvement
Development and Planning
Implementation
Mid-year Revisions
Analysis and Evaluation
Needs Assessment
Data Collection

4. Understanding the School Accountability Plan
Single Plan for Student Achievement
(SPSA)
Enabling Legislation: SB 374

5. School Site Council Roles
Approving the plan
Recommending to the LEA Board of Education
Monitoring its implementation
Evaluating the effectiveness of the planned actions at least annually

6. School Improvement Plan Single Plan for Student Achievement
School districts must assure “that Site Councils have developed and approved a Single Plan for Student Achievement for schools participating in programs funded through the consolidated application process, and any other school program they choose to include…”
[EC, Section 64001(a)]
School plans must be developed “with the review, certification and advice of any applicable school advisory committees . . .” -

7. Requirements for the SPSA
Must include school goals/targets for improving student achievement and the overall school
Must align/support with 8-priorities of LCAP and where applicable to site level – CDE mandated measures
Must be based upon “an analysis of verifiable state data, and may include any data voluntarily developed by districts to measure student achievement…”
[EC, Section 64001(d)]

8. Step-by-step for Developing SPSA for Student Achievement
School Target
Process Chart
Step One
Analyze student achievement data
Step Two
Measure effectiveness of current strategies
Step Three Identify achievement goals and strategies
Step Four Define timelines, personnel responsible, proposed exp. and funding sources
Step Five Recommend the SPSA to the LEA Board of Ed.
Step Six
Implement the Plan
Step Seven
Monitor Implementation
Step-by-step for Developing SPSA for Student Achievement

9. Planned improvement SPSA FOCUS LCAP Alignment Math English
Closing the Achievement Gap
Student Achievement (SA)
Course Access (CA)
Other Student Outcomes (OSO)
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
School Safety, Climate and Culture
School Climate (SC)
Student Engagement (SE)
Parent and Community Engagement
Parent Involvement (PI)
Graduation/College and Career Ready
Student Achievement (SA)

10. Improvement for Student Achievement; Target/Goal Pages
The purpose of the target pages are to frame the plan for improvement:
What the student needs are based on analysis of data
What are the strategies the school will use to improve outcomes
Indicate how this will be monitored
What resources will be needed to facilitate the work
What funding and/or resources will be needed for implementation
When will the strategies be implemented
Program Improvement Activity - NEW

11. Role and Function of School Site Councils (SSCs)

12. General Function
To serve as the school community’s representative body for determining the focus of the school’s academic instructional program and all related categorical resources

13. Functions of a School Site Council (SSC)
Develop and recommend approval of SPSA to the School Board in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations
Provide ongoing monitoring of implementation.
Revise plan as needed
Evaluate SPSA effectiveness on annual basis

14. Functions of a School Site Council (SSC)
Review and analyze data to include such data points as school achievement, and attendance; information that relates to school goals
Seek recommendations from advisory, standing and special committees regarding focus of SPSA
No “seat” on SSC can be “held/saved” for advisory committee rep (Cannot hold space for ELAC representative)

15. What SSC is NOT School Management Supervision of staff Policy making
Fundraising
Political Organization
Grievance Committee
Extension of PTA

16. Collaborative processes
RELATIONSHIPS
School Culture
The single factor common to successful change is that relationships improve. If relationships improve, schools get better. If relationships remain the same or get worse, ground is lost. Thus, leaders build relationships with diverse people and groups—especially with people that think differently.”
Michael Fullan
RESULTS
PROCESS

17. Budgeting Decisions

18. General Overview LCFF and LCAP
July 1, Governor Brown signed into law new funding model for public schools
Redistribution of funds;
Base (unrestricted)
Supplemental /Concentration (Targeted)
Funding based on grade level grants and demographic data for each district
Funding targets will be phased in over an estimated 8-year period
Creates new accountability for how all students are served, and in particular, sub-groups

19. Old Model to New Model School Improve Pupil Retention GATE ELAP IM
EIA
CAHSEE
ELAP IM
LCFF

20. What is LCFF ? It is the District unrestricted budget

21. General Budget Distribution*
*Based on Adopted Budget

22. Another way to look at it….
Unrestricted LCFF
Floor
Gap
Total
LCAP
Balance
16-17
$145,724,253
$8,020,090
$153,338,731
($23,335,137)
$130,491,045
17-18
$152,716,884
$2,910,412
$155,627,296
($22,519,074)
$133,108,222

23. THE PLAN!
LEA Plan
SPSA
Budget needs to match

24. What about site funds? Title I What is this?
To support academic achievement-provide supplemental services/supports-tutoring, small group, “fun” activities to engage students, whatever can appropriately be identified as supporting students achievement
Why or how do we receive these monies?
LEA’s (Districts) receive Title I allocations based on the % of students eligible for federal free-reduced lunch (FRL) program
Title I is the largest source of federal funding for education. Schools receive Title I money as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I money is used solely to help ensure that children, regardless of family income, have the opportunity to obtain a quality education and become academically proficient.
There are two kinds of Title I programs: Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance.
A school is eligible to become a Title I Schoolwide Program if 40% or more of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch.  Eligible schools are permitted to use Title I, Part A funds in combination with state and local resources and other federal education program funds to upgrade the entire educational program of the school to raise the academic achievement of all students.
A school is eligible to become a Title I Targeted Assistance  Program if between 35-40% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch.  The term “targeted assistance” means that the services are provided to a select group of children—those identified as failing, or most at risk of failing, rather than for overall school improvement.

25. Title I continued… How is it allocated in the District?
Per pupil x # of FRL students enrolled in prior year
PPA- $305.85
School Wide Program (SWP)
Schools with 40%  FRL students
Received based on % of students, can be used school wide
Targeted Assistance
Schools with 30-40% FRL students enrolled
Must be targeted and used for these specific students

26. Title I Centralized Site Services
Site services are monies included within the 85% of direct services to students that are managed centrally.
As per Education Codes and guidelines set-forth for restricted funds, SSC must have opportunity to provide input to engage and make recommendations on central site services using Title I

27. Title I Allocation Estimated Allocation $4,938,067 Admin/Indirect 15%
$725,019 PD
10%
$483,346
Intervention Support
20%
$966,693
Families In Transition 2%
$98,761
Parent Involvement
$96,669
Centralized Set Aside
$357,150
Balance to Allocate
$2,105,824
Per Pupil Allocation
$305.85

28. What about site funds? LCFF-Targeted What is this for?
To principally support the academic achievement, college-readiness, access and supports for targeted sub-groups; EL, FRL, and Foster Youth

29. How do we use targeted funds
What if my child doesn’t fall into one of these targeted groups?
Monies have to “principally” target sub-groups BUT this doesn’t exclude any student from benefiting and participating in programs and/or services
School Plans need to address needs of targeted sub-groups with greater specificity

30. School Site Council Composition Requirements

31. Secondary (9-12) Configuration

32. Elementary (K-8) Configuration

33. Selection/Election of SSC Members

34. Definitions Teachers selected/elected by teachers at the school
The council shall be composed of the principal and representatives of:
Teachers selected/elected by teachers at the school
Other school personnel selected/elected by other school personnel at the school
Parents of pupils attending the school selected/elected by such parents
In secondary schools, pupils selected/ elected by pupils attending the school
Community members may serve on the SSC if they are selected by parents

35. The Principal-
The Principal as the administrator in charge and leader of the school is an active, voting member of the council
SSC attendance and responsibilities CANNOT be assigned to a vice principal or other designee
In addition, the principal may not veto a decision of the council or make plan or budget changes without SSC approval

36. Suggested Information for SSC Members
Prior School Site Plan
School Site budget
School Performance Data
Attendance
Discipline
Course Enrollment (secondary)
Other relevant trend data

37. Documentation that must be maintained and available on campus:
SSC Roster
Representative for…
Year in term (1st, 2nd…)
Schedule of Meetings
Meeting Agendas
Meeting Minutes
Sign-in-Sheets
By Laws

38. The Greene Act [EC Section 34147]
SSC meetings are open to the public
Notice of SSC meetings must be posted 72 hours in advance; Posted in front office—it can be posted on line as well, but not exclusively
The SSC may not take action on any item of business unless that item appeared on the posted agenda
Exception: SSC may add item by unanimous vote to agenda for action
Materials must be made available to the public

39. Questions?