OVERVIEW
The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role in the management of the school. The School Governance Council is a governing body that is representative of the community and the school, but operates under the control and management of the Board of Education. The Council is responsible for making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school including:
- Approve the school's Strategic Plan
- Approve the school's budget recommendations
- Manage the Request for Flexibility process
- Participate in the hiring process when hiring a new principal
- Provide feedback on the principal's performance
- Interface with the school's Title I committee (where applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN
MEMBERSHIP
- 3 parents/guardians (elected by parents/guardians of the school)
- 2 teachers (elected by school employees)
- 2 community members (nominated by the principal, approved by the SGC)
- 2 school employees (appointed by the principal)
The principal serves on all SGCs as a non-voting member.
RESOURCES