School Site Council (SSC)

SSC Overview

The School Site Council (SSC) represents parents, students, community members and school staff in school governance. SSC meetings are usually held monthly. The SSC is responsible for:

• Develop, implement, monitor, review and approval of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). 
• Identify resources to support SPSA initiatives.
• Review student performance data to determine needs.
• Review and update the Title I Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact.

• Write the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
• Submit the plan for Board approval
• Budget supplemental resources (categorical funds)
• Implement the plan
• Conduct a self-study – evaluate how successfully the plan meets stated goals
• Revise the plan to meet the changing needs of the students
• Review and allocate available supplemental categorical funds
• Implement the revised plan

• Regularly attend School Site Council meetings
• Become knowledgeable and have a commitment to the Single Plan for Student Achievement and its processes
• Actively participate in School Site Council duties, including serving on Standing and Special Committees
• Be able to serve the full term for which you are elected
• Communicate your knowledge and concerns to the School, the District, and the Community, thus becoming an advocate for improved public education and its changing needs