Help make Decisions that Matter!

Who is the School Community Council and what do they do?
Every school must have a School Community Council (SCC) that consists of the principal, school employees and parents.  The majority of members are parents.  Parents represent parent perspectives on issues and decisions made by the council.
Parents have input in the School Improvement Plan and in how the funds from the School LAND Trust Program will be spent.
Parents have the majority vote.

What is the time commitment & when and where do they meet?
The council usually meets about four times per year.  The meetings are typically held on Friday mornings at 7:30am.

Why do parents participate?
Parents have a majority voice in a forum where issues of concern or recommendations for their students will be heard and addressed.

What other responsibilities do councils have?

• Parents may bring issues of concern to the council seeking solutions.  The council may choose to address them or recommend another group of entity better suited to implement solutions.
• The council may also create programs or projects to improve the parent, student & faculty school experience.
• They may make recommendations to the administration of the school and district.

How would I become involved?
Tell someone on the council or your principal if you’re interested, or attend a SCC meeting to observe or be involved in the discussions.  (Only current members can vote on proposals.)
Near the beginning of the school year, parents receive notice of open positions on the council and how to let the council know if they would like to serve.  An election is held to approve new members and current members whose terms are expiring.  SCC members serve for a term of 2 years, but may serve consecutive terms.