Mililani ‘Ike Elementary School Community Council October 14, 2004

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Mililani Ike ElementarySchool Community
CouncilOctober 14, 2004

• The crosswalk from SCBM to SCC Meeting 2

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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

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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

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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  council shall remain in effect until repealed or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

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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)

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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
• (Principal is responsible for ensuring that the
  parent/community elections are conducted)

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Minimum SCC representation

• School Stakeholders
• Principal Community
• Teachers Parents
• Support Staff Students
• 3 3 6
• If you add to one side, then you need to add
  to other side to keep a balance

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By Laws

• Unless otherwise specified, each school community
  council shall establish policies governing the
  councils composition, election, staggered terms
  of office for members, operation and vacancies.

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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?

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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

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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.

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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

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SID Academic Financial Plan

• 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

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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.

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State-Wide Pilot School Implementation Timeline

• Pilot Schools
• August 1, 2004 February 1, 2005
• establish an SCC and complete a SID Academic
  Financial Plan (SY 2005-06)
• Statewide Schools
• August 1, 2004 December 31, 2004
• SCBM to SCC transition
• Statewide Schools
• January 1 - June 30, 2005
• Establish an SCC
• Statewide Schools
• August 1, 2005 - Feb 1, 2005
• Complete A SID Academic Financial Plan (SY
  2006-07)

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Summary Reflection Questions

• 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?

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What are SCCs?

• SCCs provide opportunities for shared
  decision-making 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

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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.

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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

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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 childrens education,
  including decision-making, their children and the
  school are more successful

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What is the SID Academic and Financial planning
process?

• 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

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How Can I Get Involved?

• Serve on your schools 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?

• 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

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Questions and Answers

• Whats next?
• Next Meeting 11/4/04change date