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District parent advisory committee reviews School Site Council roles, assessments and volunteer supports
Summary
At a virtual District Parent Advisory Committee meeting, district staff and parents reviewed the role and composition of School Site Councils for Title I schools, the district’s assessment schedule, a volunteer 'passport' pilot and upcoming family events and trainings.
District staff and parents at a District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC) meeting held on Zoom discussed the role and responsibilities of School Site Councils for Title I schools, timelines for district and state assessments, a pilot volunteer “passport” system, and upcoming family events and trainings. The meeting included presentations from district staff and comments from parents and site representatives.
A district staff member described the School Site Council (SCC) as “un grupo de personas con responsabilidad de desarrollar, evaluar y poner al día el plan escolar para logros estudiantiles.” The presenter said SCCs develop, review and update school plans for student achievement, recommend those plans to the school board and monitor implementation during the school year.
The presenter emphasized that SCCs are advisory bodies, not personnel or disciplinary committees, and do not set district policy or hire and fire staff. SCCs must follow school-specific bylaws on member term length and replacement procedures. The presenter said an SCC must have a minimum of 10 members, with parents or community members comprising half of the council; councils may grow to about 30…
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