Purpose
Site Councils are established at each school to advise the principal on how to advance student learning through strong shared planning, communication, and problem-solving. Specifically, site councils are intended to:
- Actively support the school and district mission
- Create and maintain optimal learning environments
- Blend values and perspectives of the community, parents, staff, and students for effective school-wide results
- Foster effective communications among school stakeholders
- Provide creative school-wide planning and problem solving
- Provide input for principal and superintendent on matters of district-wide interest
Focus of Site Councils
Site Councils are expected to address matters directly and indirectly related to student learning.
- Matters directly related to student learning such as advancing the school’s Continuous Improvement Plan, based on achievement data
- Matters indirectly related to student learning, culture, safety, and facilities
- Fair Treatment, support for staff, school rules, and student discipline