Each year we organize a School Site Council (SSC) and a School Governance Team (SGT). We envision a team of individuals working together within a high performing organization with the ultimate purpose of increased student achievement and a positive climate for all constituents. Both groups help to govern Kate Sessions Elementary School operations. The purpose of the School Site Council is to develop a budget using our California Standards Test results and other school factors. In addition, this group oversees the budget throughout the school year.
The role of governance team members is to support the goals of the school and school district by:
· Supporting the shared decision making process
· Seeking input and sharing outcomes with constituency groups
· Attending meetings regularly
· Becoming familiar with governance document
· Sharing information, expertise, and documents necessary to make informed decisions
· Ensuring that decisions made do not violate contracts, law, district policy and procedure
· Focusing on improving student achievement
· Work cooperatively to make decisions that positively affect student achievement
The SGT is required to be made up of parents and staff.