The school site council is a group of teachers, parents, classified employees, and students (at the high school level) that works with the principal to develop, review and evaluate school improvement programs and school budgets. The members of the site council are generally elected by their peers. For example, parents elect the parent representatives and teachers elect teachers.  Site councils make decisions and advise the principal on the school budget and the academic or school improvement plan. After looking at the big picture of the school’s progress, the council and the principal create a plan for improvement. Because school budgets are limited and many funds can only be spent in certain ways, there are always tough decisions to make.

School site council members don't just represent their own interests. They have an obligation to make decisions that will best serve the whole school community. In fact, many site councils are specifically charged with finding ways to close gaps in achievement between groups of students.

HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SITE COUNCIL AGENDA

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

3:00 pm – Library

SITE COUNCIL MEMBERS:

            Chair:

Parents: Jessica Hacker, Mary Greaney, Peggy Sanchez, Mike Stewart

            Staff: Ann Lovick, Deanna Presley, Julie Price, Sumit Rai, Richard Tubbs

AGENDA ITEMS:

·      Approval of  Minutes

·      Budget Review                                                           

·      Principal’s Report                                                                       

·      Old Business

Selection of Chairperson

Certificated election for SSC representative

Classified election for SSC representative

·      New Business           

School Safety Plan

Website publishings

·      Open Forum                                                                       

Next meeting will be Wednesday, December 9, 3:00pm, in the library.

Site Council meetings are open to the public.