School Community Councils (SCC's)

 

School Community Councils (SCC's) 

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School Community Councils, which include parents, school employees, and the principal, play a crucial role in improving student achievement. 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.

  • Encourage parent engagement and provide meaningful input on school specific issues
  • Review and understand data to identify areas where students excel and where they struggle.
  • Identify specific academic needs and challenges faced by students in the school.
  • Develop a School LAND Trust Plan that outlines how funds will be used to address student needs and improve academic achievement. This includes:
    • Defining academic area(s) of focus.
    • Setting specific and measurable goals
    • Establishing measurement tools to assess goal achievement.
    • Outlining action steps.
    • Determining expenditures that support classroom instruction and student achievement. 
  • Receive input from local school community and make recommendations on school related initiatives to their Local School Board and Administration. This includes:
    • District and school programs
    • School safety
    • Safe technology use
    • Digital citizenship
    • Issues related to community environment for students
    • Positive Behavior Plan
    • Curriculum

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. Please review these dates carefully to ensure you fulfill your responsibilities as a council member and contribute to the success of your school.

  • Fall
    • Elections held to form the School Community Council.
    • Conduct or schedule training for all council members
    • Collect member contact information and set a meeting schedule
    • Review and revise Website Requirements
    • Review, edit as needed, and adopt Rules of Order and Procedure
      • Refer to this guide for further guidance on your 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
    • Elect Chair and Vice Chair
  • October 20th
    • Deadline for the council to be formed.
    • Submit Council Membership and Principal Assurance on SLT Reporting Website
      Complete Website Requirements and post to School Website
  • Spring
    • Finalize and approve the Upcoming School LAND Trust Plan.
    • Review Rules of Order and Procedure 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.
  • District Determined Due Date
      • School LAND Trust Plan and Council Signature Form due.
  • Ongoing and Throughout the Year
    • Regular council meetings to discuss progress, monitor budget, and plan for future needs.
    • Provide input on school specific issues 

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

Plan Writing

Rules of Order & Procedure