SSC Composition
Selecting SSC Members
SSC Terms of Office
Elected Officers
Committees & Bylaws
100
a minimum of 10
How many members should an elementary school SSC have?
100
written and oral communications in parents' languages
How should the school communicate about SSC elections?
100
two years
What is the term of office for an SSC member?
100
chair, vice-chair, and secretary
What are the basic SSC officer roles?
100
written rules and guidelines adopted by each SSC in accordance with the California Education Code, OUSD policies, and the SSC Procedures and Resource Guide
What are bylaws?
200
half parents and community, half school staff
What is the required composition of an elementary school SSC?
200
parents (and high school students) representing foster youth, low income families, English learners, African American males, Latino students, and students with special needs
Who are LCFF and OUSD targeted groups (that should be represented on the SSC, if possible)?
200
no more than two terms
What is the maximum number of terms an SSC member can serve consecutively?
200
serves as chair when the chairperson is absent
Who is the vice-chair?
200
groups of people chaired by an SSC member who perform duties that the SSC identifies
What are sub-committees?
300
their peers (example parents by other parents; teachers by other teachers)
Who can elect SSC members?
300
at student registration, in the school's parent handbook, and in the school's first newsletter
Where should information about SSC duties and eligibility be provided?
300
staggered terms
How can an SSC ensure continuity from year to year?
300
one year
How long do SSC officers serve?
300
no later than October 31st of each academic year
When must all SSCs submit their bylaws to the State & Federal Compliance Department?
400
individuals from the neighborhood who are associated with the school site because of their interest in the well being and development of students and families at the school
Who are community members?
400
at back-to-school nights, or the school's annual Title I meeting
When should SSC orientations occur?
400
special election
How can a vacated SSC seat be filled?
400
an SSC officer who resolves procedural questions
Who is a parliamentarian?
400
these people can not vote during meetings, but can serve on SSC committees
What are non-SSC members?
500
these must include an equal number of student representatives as parent/community members
What are high school SSCs? *Note: Middle school SSCs may choose, but are not required, to include student representatives.
500
no less than 21 days before
By when should school communities be notified before a scheduled SSC election?
500
not regularly attending meetings, not following meeting norms, and not disclosing a conflict of interest
What are reasons for member removal from the SSC?
500
failure to to meet attendance requirements, failure to disclose a conflict of interest, or interference with the operations and work of the SSC
Why can an SSC officer be removed from office?
500
a support provided by the Central office to promote consistency in format across sites
What are model bylaws?
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