 | | Site Council Roles and Responsibilities |
The next meeting will be Monday, 11:00 a.m.
Site Council Roles & Responsibilities
Each person serving on a council, regardless of position, is committed to serving the school and supporting student achievement. The following list is a place to start for members and leaders alike.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A SITE COUNCIL MEMBER?
* Demonstrate a desire to help school succeed and make a difference in the education of children
* Prepare for and attend monthly meeting
* Work to increase family and community involvement
* Learn about you school/ site
* Share responsibility for creating a collaborative working model and a welcoming environment
* Actively participate in meetings
Once we understand our roles and responsibilities as site council members, we are better equipped to do our best work...together.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A CHAIR/ CO-CHAIR?
* Create a partnership with the principal/ site administrator and co-chair(s)
* Lead you team's growth and development
* Identify and prioritize issues to be discussed at meeting
* Listen to members and serve their needs
* Work with the principal/ administrator and council m,embers to set agendas
* Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
* Work closely with district offices (e.g., site-based, shared decisions) to understand the role of site councils
* Learn about and assist principal in communicating district's long-term goals
* Translate education jargon into real language for all member (avoid edu-babble)
* Obtain and communicate a general knowledge of district's budget and budgeting process
* Facilitate effective meetings
* Help site council achieve consensus on decisions
* Help ensure site council has a diverse group of members
* Make every member feel welcome and empowered to speak at council meetings
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL/ SITE ADMINISTRATOR?
While principals/ site administrators have the final decision-making authority and responsibility, they are enabled to make the best decision by considering the input of their site council members.
* Serve as the final decision-making authority
* Communicate information necessary for site team to make informed decision (e.g., district and school board requirements)
* Serve as spokesperson for school (first responder to questions, concerns, or new ideas regarding the school)
* Facilitate solutions between students, staff, and parents regarding individual or school-wide achievement concerns
* Create and facilitate opportunities for family and community involvement and support
* Lead the development of a school direction and vision
* Respond to all stakeholder's needs
* Manage the school budget
* Work collaboratively, in partnership, with all members of the site council
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A SITE COUNCIL?
The primary role of a site council is to improve student achievement. Ways to do this may include:
* Help shape, define, and support site vision, mission and goals
* Help shape site procedures
* Provide a forum for issues to be addressed
* Participate in the development and monitoring of the school improvement plan (SCIP)
* Help plan and prioritize the school budget
* Drive school change and develop conditions for academic success for all students
* Have input into the selection of the school principal
* Determine and remove barriers to success for all students
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Leadership Support Team (LST) assists principals, co-chairs and site council members in building leadership capacity. LST services are offered free to district site councils and are provided through the Office of Leadership Development & Site Based Improvement
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT SITE COUNCILS PLEASE CONTACT:
Office of Leadeship Development
Phone:
Kate Wilcox-Harris, Director
Email: kate.wilcox-harris@spps.org
Leanne Crowley, Program Coordinator
Email: leanne.crowley@spps.org
Bob Munnich, Family & Community Coordinator
Email: joe.munnich@spps.org
or
Leadership Support Team Members
Roger Barr
Email: roger@supportourschools.info
Phone:
Shawn Huckleby
Email: shawn@emhlmn.org
Phone:
Kellie Krick
Email: kellie.krick@spps.org
Phone:
Karen Woodward
Email: karen@supportouschools.info
Phone:
Administration:
Dr. Meria Carstarphen, Superintendent
Board of Education:
Elona Street-Stewart, Chair
Kazoua Kong-Thao, Vice Chair
John Brodrick, Clerk
Tom Conlin, Treasurer
Anne Carroll, Director
Tom Goldstein, Director
Al Oertwig, Director
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Ames SCIP Plan
(School Comprehensive Improvement Plan)