What is it?
In the 1970’s, the State of California (Cal. Educ. Code § 44666 and 44667) passed a law that set up the School Improvement Program (SIP), which enabled schools to receive supplemental funding from the state. The new law also required that schools establish School Site Councils (SSC) in order to receive and spend the extra funding provided by SIP.
The basic principle underlying the establishment of the SSC is that those individuals who are most affected by the operation of their school should have a major role in the decisions regarding how their school functions.
Who are the members?
The School Site Council is composed of equal numbers of parents and teachers/staff chosen by their peers. Each member serves a 2-year term except for the principal who is a standing member.
When are the meetings?
The School Site Council meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:45AM to 8:45AM, in the conference room. The agenda is posted prior to the meeting on the school website as well as approved meeting minutes.
What is the role of the members?
It is the role of the SSC to advise the principal and staff on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the School Based Coordinated Plan (SBCP) and to allocate School and Library Improvement Program (SLIP) funds from the state to support the goals of the school plan. The SSC reviews the progress of the school in achieving the goals of the plan. The SSC ensures that the SLIP funds are being spent effectively to support the school's improvement efforts to attain the highest possible levels of teaching and learning at the school. The Plan contains the following:
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•School vision and mission statement
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•School profile
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•Analysis of current educational practice detailing use of textbooks and instructional materials
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•Support services provided
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• Goals for improving student performance
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•Budget Information
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•Student data summary from state and district assessments
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•Library plan
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•Goals to provide school environment that supports students’ social, emotional and physical well being to enhance learning
A copy of the SBCP is available to view in the office.
Please send any questions or comments about school site council to:
School Site Council
Stevens Creek School, Cupertino Union School District
10300 Ainsworth Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
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School Site Council
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