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School Site Council
What is the School Site Council? Simply stated, the School Site Council (SSC) is a team of administrators, teachers, and parents working for school improvement. Woodside School receives supplemental educational improvement funds from the School Improvement Program (SIP). The law that created SIP requires each participating school to have an elected governing body, called the School Site Council (SSC), to ensure that the interests of the different segments of the school community are represented in the school improvement process. The 10 members of the SSC include the school principal, three teachers, one other school staff member, and five parents of students attending the school. What does the SSC do? The mission of the SSC is to develop, review, assess, and annually update a plan for school improvement. This plan, known as the Single Plan for Student Achievement, is developed from district, state, and federal guidelines and tailored to meet the particular needs and priorities of our school. The plan shows the comprehensive strategy that will be followed to provide the highest quality educational program for all students. Additionally, the SSC approves the site 18-hour Staff Development Plan and gives vital input in the creation/modification of various site plans: Technology Plan and Safe School Schools Plan. What is the Single Plan for Student Achievement? Important elements of the Single Plan for Student Achievement include: - Information about Woodside's vision, community description, and coordination of services
- Assessment of the school's current educational practice and staffing
- An analysis of student performance as provided by API reports, STAR data, student grades, and assessment of student work
- Description of our school's goals for improvement and the activities targeted to reach these goals
- Budget information on how Woodside is spending its SIP and GATE dollars
- The Woodside Technology Plan for 2008-2010 is included as an addendum at the end of the 07-08 school year.
If you would like to see the Single Plan for Student Achievement, a reference copy is available in the school office. How does Woodside spend its SIP funds? This year's budget, recently renamed the Student Support Budget, will fund the following: one part-time Computer Lab Technician; additional time for our Clerk and Media Center Technician; licensing for Accelerated Reader (AR) and UnitedStreaming; instructional materials printing; copy machine maintenance and supplies; and Excel Math for first grade. Click here to view a more detailed SIP budget.
When and were does SSC meet?This year, the SSC meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Media Center at 2:30 p.m. The agenda for the next upcoming meeting is posted in the office (and on-line) 72-hours prior to the meeting.
How can I participate in SSC? - All SSC meetings are open to the public.
- The annual school survey, generally conducted in April, is an important way to express your views.
- Join the SSC! Elections for parent representatives are held in March. Parents serve a two-year term and terms are staggered in order to have experienced members on the council at all times. If you have questions or are interested in serving on the School Site Council, please contact the principal.
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