Transcript Hawaii Department of Education

Mililani ‘Ike Elementary
School Community Council
October 14, 2004
The crosswalk from SCBM to SCC: Meeting #2
Meeting Outcomes 10/14/04
 Develop a clear understanding of Act 51 and
Act 221, and the connection to improving
student achievement
 Understand the Community Involvement
component (School Community Council, SCC)
of Act 51
 To identify the roles and responsibilities of the
Principal and the School Community Council
 Review acting SCC By-Laws
 Talk about implementation timelines
School Community Councils
 Act 51: Part V – Community Involvement
 Establishing School Community Councils
(SCC) for each public school excluding new
century and conversion charter schools in
order to provide a mechanism whereby key
stakeholders can have a substantially
increased voice in the affairs of their local
schools
School Community Councils
 SCBM Councils shall prepare for the transition
to SCC in the 2005-06 school year. All policies
or bylaws adopted and decisions made by a
SCBM council shall remain in effect until
repealed or revised by members of the SCC
 All schools will have an established SCC by
July 1, 2005
School Community Councils
 The number of school personnel in any school
community council shall be equal to the
number of primary stakeholders on the school
community council
 50% School Personnel (principal, teachers,
classified staff)
 50% Stakeholders (parents, community,
students)
SCC Composition
 The SCC shall be composed of:
 The principal
 At least 1 member of the following groups
Parents elected by Parents
 Teachers elected by Teachers
 Classified staff elected by Classified Staff
 Community Representatives elected by parents
 Student Representatives selected by the Student
Council
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(Principal is responsible for ensuring that the
parent/community elections are conducted)
Minimum SCC representation
School
Principal
Teachers
Support Staff
3
+
Stakeholders
Community
Parents
Students
3
=
6
* If you add to one side, then you need to add to
other side to keep a balance
By Laws
 Unless otherwise specified, each school
community council shall establish policies
governing the council’s composition, election,
staggered terms of office for members,
operation and vacancies.
Group Reflections…
 Define and provide rationale for your thoughts
 What number should represent the ‘Ike SCC
members?
 When elections should be held?
 What are terms of office for members?
 When should the Council meet?
 What are the steps when a vacancy occurs?
 What is shared decision-making and why
will the council be governed by the process?
Authority of the Principal
 The principal shall have the authority to set
aside any decision made by the SCC if the
principal determines it to be in the best
interests of the school; provided that the
principal notifies the SCC.
 If the SCC opposes a decision of the principal,
an appeal shall first be brought to the Complex
Area Superintendent for resolution and, if
necessary to the State Superintendent and,
finally to the Board of Education
Authority of the Principal
 The Superintendent may recommend to the
BOE dissolution of a SCC and establish an
interim SCC if the SCC engages in any act of
omission that would constitute gross
negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, or
intentional misconduct.
 The Superintendent may recommend to the
BOE removal of any member of a SCC.
Responsibility of the School
Community Council
 Waivers and Exceptions to policy and collective
bargaining agreements
 Create new school policies
 Provide opportunities for community input
 Review the SID Academic & Financial Plan and
provide recommendations to the principal
 Review and monitor evidence of progress toward
school goals
 Participate in the principal selection and in the
principal evaluation
SID Academic & Financial Plan
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One School Improvement Plan (SIP)
SID Multi-year plan
SID Academic/Financial Plan
Analysis of the Data
Research-based strategies/best practices
Increase student achievement
Minimize the achievement gaps
Financial Plan:
Deduct your basic staffing costs – Principal, SASA
and regular education classroom teachers
based on student enrollment and special
education teachers, article VI and special
education EAs (Pending agreements with
unions)
What remains is your categorical and discretionary
funds. These funds will be used for purposes
as defined in the SID Academic & Financial
Plan.
State-Wide Pilot School
Implementation Timeline
 Pilot Schools
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August 1, 2004 – February 1, 2005
establish an SCC and complete a SID Academic & Financial Plan
(SY: 2005-06)
 Statewide Schools
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August 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004
SCBM to SCC transition
 Statewide Schools
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January 1 - June 30, 2005
Establish an SCC
 Statewide Schools
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August 1, 2005 - Feb 1, 2005
Complete A SID Academic & Financial Plan (SY: 2006-07)
Summary: Reflection Questions
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What are School Community Councils?
What is the SID Academic and Financial Plan?
Why Shared Decision-Making?
What is the SID Academic and Financial process?
What is the SCC membership composition?
What are the roles and responsibilities of the
SCC?
 How may I get involved in the process?
 What are the levels of support for SCC?
What are SCCs?
 SCCs provide opportunities for shared decisionmaking responsibilities among principals,
teachers, support staff, parents, students and
community members.
 SCCs will become a major part of the overall
decision-making structure at each school. They
consist of people who are elected by their peers
to represent the members of a school community.
Their primary role is to guide the academic and
financial planning process and to ensure the
needs of all students are specifically addressed in
the SID Academic & Financial Plan
What is the SID Academic &
Financial Plan?
 The SID Academic & Financial Plan is a “living
document” that highlights the goals and
priorities for the school, as well as the
programs, activities and funds the school
needs to turn the goals into reality for students.
Why are SCCs in place for
shared decision-making?
 Contribute to an improved school culture
 Encourage a strong professional community of
educators
 Support improved classroom practice and
student learning
 Highlight that individuals closest to the students
should be more involved in making significant
decisions affecting the instructional program of
the school
Why are SCCs in place for
shared decision-making?
 Emphasize the notion that a plan to improve
education at a school receives more support
when people understand and/or help create that
plan
 Believe that when families participate in a variety
of ways in their children’s education, including
decision-making, their children and the school
are more successful
What is the SID Academic and
Financial planning process?
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Data collection and analysis
Seek input from the school community
Develop a draft of the Academic Plan
Develop a draft of the Financial Plan
Share the Plans with the school community
Finalize the Academic & Financial Plan
Submit plans to the SCC for review and
recommendations
 Submit plans to the CAS for review and approval
How Can I Get Involved?
Serve on your school’s SCC
Nominate and recruit other SCC candidates
Bring issues or concerns to your SCC
Participate in other school and/or community
stakeholder groups
 Keep abreast of SCC decisions, agendas, and
meeting minutes
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Who may I call for more
information?
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School Parent-Community Networking Center
School Community Council Members
School Community Council Chairperson
School Principal
DOE State Office: School and Community
Leadership Branch
 REACH
 http://reach.k12.hi.us
Questions and Answers
 What’s next?
 Next Meeting: 11/4/04…change date…