School Site Council (SSC)

Purpose of School Site Council

The School Site Council plays an important role for each school site. It is a decision making body that represents all educational partners of the school community. The school principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and students (secondary level) make up this group.

At minimum, the School Site Council will:

Develop, evaluate, and approve the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), including the proposed expenditure of funds, Needs Assessment, and Annual Engagement
Involve parents in planning, review, and improvement of Parent/Family Engagement
Review and approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan
Review and approve the Home-School Compact (Title I sites)
Provide input on the Local Control Accountability Plan