Charter Trust Land Councils (Elected)

 

 

Charter Trust Land Councils (Elected)

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Charter Trust Land Councils are primarily composed of parents or grandparents of enrolled students, and may include other members from the school or community.  Councils analyze data and develop School LAND Trust Plans that allocate funds to address academic needs, while also aiming to involve parents in school-level decisions and enhance the overall educational environment.

 

If your Governing Board is serving as your Charter Trust Land Council, please visit the Charter Governing Board page for applicable information.

 

  • Providing meaningful input on school specific issues
  • Review and understand data to identify areas where students excel and where they struggle.
  • Identify areas of need: Pinpoint specific academic needs and challenges faced by students in the school.
  • Develop a School LAND Trust Plan: Create a plan that outlines how funds will be used to address student needs and improve academic achievement. This includes:
    • Setting goals.
    • Defining academic area(s) of focus.
    • Establishing how progress will be measured.
    • Outlining action steps.
    • Determining expenditures

To effectively participate in this important work, it's essential to stay on top of key dates and deadlines. The following timeline outlines important milestones for council elections, submitting the School LAND Trust Plan, and other council activities. The following timeline applies to Charter Councils that have been formed through a school election: 

  • Fall

    • Elections to form the council are held (if not held in spring)

    • Hold the first council meeting of the year and elect officers, review the Current School LAND Trust Plan

    • Participate in council training or schedule the training
    • Review, edit as needed, and adopt the Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure
    • Establish timeline that allows the Council to develop a School LAND Trust plan and advise on school-specific solutions for digital citizenship, school safety, and other projects that may arise throughout the year

  • October 20th - Council needs to have been formed

  • Spring

    • Finalize and approve the Upcoming School LAND Trust Plan
    • Review Rules of Order and Procedure and Election Procedures to be ready to conduct elections and provide guidance until new council members are seated
    • Receive a report on implementation of the Current School LAND Trust Plan
  • LEA determined Due Date - SLT Plan & Council Signature Form due for board and LEA review before May 1
  • Ongoing and Throughout the Year
    • Regular council meetings to discuss progress, monitor budget, and plan for future needs
    • Provide input on school specific issues

The following due dates apply to Governing Boards that have decided to serve as the school's Charter Trust Land Council:

  • October 20th - Decision to serve as council needs to be made
  • LEA determined Due Date - SLT Plan due before May 1 to the Business Administrator to review

 

This section of the website provides the information and resources that you will need to be a successful council member. Learn about your role, responsibilities, and how to make a difference at your school.

General Program Information

Rules of Order of Procedure (Elected Charters Only)

Plan Writing

Website Requirements (Elected Charters Only)