School Engagement Councils (SEC) All schools are required to have a School Engagement Council. MPS Administrative Policy 9.11 defines the roles, meeting requirements, and election procedures.
Major Responsibilities of SECs ] Serve as a representative advisory group to the school leader to ensure a collective vision for the school and for strategies to support student achievement and school improvement. ] Assist in the development and implementation of school improvement plans. ] Discuss and review the success of school improvement strategies. ] Provide voice for families, community, students and staff on major school decisions and how best to be involved and support student achievement. ] Discuss use of resources and budget priorities resulting in the submission of a budget signature page. ] Work with the school leader to develop, conduct and report the results of an annual survey of parents, guardians, and teachers on issues related to school climate, culture and conditions.
Membership q 9 members for K – Grade 5 schools and 11 members for any other school – see chart to the right w Includes Parent Coordinator and Principal e 51% family and community reps r At least 3 family members t Can be as BIG as you want
K – Grade 5 Schools At least 9 Members of which 5 are community and families: 1 = School Leader 1 = Parent Coordinator 2 = Other Staff 3 = Family members 2 = Community or family members
Role of Principal and Parent Coordinator Principal: ] Collaborate with Chair to establish meeting agendas (this means Principals cannot be Chairperson) ] Make sure all voices heard at meetings ] Co-facilitate meetings with Chair ] Do all tasks of the Parent Coordinator if unable to attend Parent Coordinator: ] Recruit members and advertise meetings ] Take minutes at each meeting ] Communicate (share) agendas, minutes and activities of SEC to entire school ] Submit monthly agendas and minutes within 15 days of meeting
K – Grade 8, K – Grade 12, Middle, and High Schools At least 11 members of which 6 members are community and families: 1 = School Leader 1 = Parent Coordinator 2 = Other Staff 1 = Student, Grade 6 or over 3 = Family members 3 = Community or family members
Meeting Requirements q Hold 7 meetings each school year – September, October, November, January, February, March, and April; if you want to host additional meetings, go for it! w All meetings must be open to the public. e Advertise in at least two places (website, school newsletter, parent center, and/or bulletin board)
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