DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., ACADEMIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
350 GIRARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94134
PHONE:330-1500
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING ,
OCTOBER 14TH, 2008 AT 4:00PM
IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY....
PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE
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SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL FACULTY/STAFF NOMINATING EXERCISES BEGIN THIS WEEK
SEPTEMBER 22ND TO 26TH, 2008
PLEASE SEND A NOTE REGARDING YOUR INTEREST TO RUN AND A BRIEF SUMMARY
ABOUT YOURSELF AND INTEREST/CONCERNS FOR THE SSC AS A
REPRESENTATIVE....TO galgano@ix.netcom.com
IT WILL BE INCLUDED AS ATTACHMENT TO UBC MINUTES , IF SENT BY 12 NOON
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
YOU MAY NOMINATE YOURSELF AND/OR ONE FACULTY STAFF MEMBER TO BE A
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BALLOT PROVIDED NEXT WEEK.
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PAST UBC RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THESE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION PROCESS
ALLOW:
A. ALL MEMBERS TO NOMINATE AND VOTE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
REPRESENTATIVES SINCE ALL ACTIONS TAKEN AECT ALL MEMBRS INDIVIDUALLY
AND AS A WHOLE SITE UESF LOCAL 61 MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY.
B. ALL UBC ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO ACT AS ALTERNATE
SSC REPRESENTATIVES IN ABSENCE OF SSC FACULTY/STAFF REPRESENTATIVES AT
A MEETING TO INSURE FULL REPRESENTATION OF ACULTY AND STAFF AT SSC
MEETINGS.
C. ANY SSC MEMBER WHO WILL BE ABSENT MAY GIVE HIS HER SIGNED PROXY
REPRESENTATION/ VOTE TO ANY CERTIFICATED/CLASSIFIED MEMBER TO ACT/VOTE
IN THEIR PLACE SHOULD THEY BE UNABLE TO ATTEND TO INSURE FACULTY/STAF
CONCERNS ARE FULLY REPRESENTED AT THESE SSC MEETINGS.
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CURRENT SSC ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES ARE:
FACULTY:
1. DIANNE REYNOLDS
2. LAURA HURLEY
3. LLOYD SCHUKNECHT
4. MIKE MCCACHREN
5. JAMES GALGANO
CURRENT SSC FACULTY ALTERNATES: J.GERBER , A.BROWN ,V. GONZALEZ AND
D.BRYSON, J.SHELDON.......
CURRENT SSC ELECTED (UESF)STAFF REPRESENTATIVE:
1. PATRICIA KOKA
CURRENT SSC ALTERNATES: COLLEEN MALTBY,LEATHA WOOTEN,DAVID
WILLIAMS.......
CURRENT SSC ELECTED (SEIU) STAFF REPRESENTATIVE:
2. NANCY FOLAUOO
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN RUNNING FOR THE SSC
FACULTY POSITIONS AS OF 9/20/08 (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER). 5 ARE ELECTED
* MIRANDA DOYLE -LIBRARIAN....
* JAMES GALGANO -SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER/UESF LOCAL 61 BUILDING
REPRESENTATIVE - CURRENT SSC REPRESENTATIVE
* DR. ELEVA GIBSON - INSTRUCTION REFORM FACILLITATOR
* JOSEPH MOORE - MATHEMATICS TEACHER / UESF LOCAL 61 UBC REPRESENTATIVE
* DIANNE REYNOLDS - RESOURCE SPECIALIST TEACHER - UESF LOCAL 61
ALTERNATE- CURRENT SSC REPRESENTATIVE
* JAMIE SHELDON - SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH SEVERE
IMPAIRMENTS - CURRENT SSC ALTERNATE -
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN RUNNING FOR THE SSC
STAFF POSITIONS
* UESF LOCAL 61- REGINA HARO
* SEIU 1021 - NANCY FOLAUOO
PLEASE FILL OUT AND SIGN NOMINATING POSITIONS 9/22/08 TO 9/26/08
SSC ELECTION OF FACULTY AND STAFF - SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2008 THROUGH
OCTOBER 3RD, 2008
PLEASE SEND ME A NOTE WHETHER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE SSC
JAMES A. GALGANO
UESF LOCAL 61 BUILDING REPRESENTATIVE
RELEVANT STATE LAWS REGARDING SSC:
52853. (a) The schoolsite council shall develop a school plan which
shall include all of the following:
(1) Curricula, instructional strategies and materials responsive
to the individual needs and learning styles of each pupil.
(2) Instructional and auxiliary services to meet the special needs
of non-English-speaking or limited-English-speaking pupils,
including instruction in a language these pupils understand;
educationally disadvantaged pupils; gifted and talented pupils; and
pupils with exceptional needs.
(3) A staff development program for teachers, other school
personnel, paraprofessionals, and volunteers, including those
participating in special programs. Staff development programs may
include the use of program guidelines that have been developed by the
superintendent for specific learning disabilities, including
dyslexia, and other related disorders. The strategies included in
the guidelines and instructional materials that focus on successful
approaches for working with pupils who have been prenatally substance
exposed, as well as other at-risk pupils, may also be provided to
teachers.
(4) Ongoing evaluation of the educational program of the school.
(5) Other activities and objectives as established by the council.
(6) The proposed expenditures of funds available to the school
through the programs described in Section 52851. For purposes of
this subdivision, proposed expenditures of funds available to the
school through the programs described in Section 52851 shall include,
but not be limited to, salaries and staff benefits for persons
providing services for those programs.
(7) The proposed expenditure of funds available to the school
through the federal Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA)
(20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301 et seq.) and its amendments. If the school
operates a state-approved schoolwide program pursuant to Section 6314
of Title 20 of the United States Code in a manner consistent with
the expenditure of funds available to the school pursuant to Section
52851, employees of the schoolwide program may be deemed funded by a
single cost objective.
(b) The schoolsite council shall annually review the school plan,
establish a new budget, and if necessary, make other modifications in
the plan to reflect changing needs and priorities.
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52015. Each plan shall include all of the following:
(a) Curricula, instructional strategies, and materials responsive to
the individual educational needs and learning styles of each pupil that
enable all pupils to do all of the following:
(1) Make continuous progress and learn at a rate appropriate to
their abilities.
(2) Master basic skills in language development and reading,
writing, and mathematics pursuant to Sections 51215 and 51216.
(3) Develop knowledge and skills in other aspects of the curriculum,
such as arts and humanities; physical, natural, and social sciences;
multicultural education; physical, emotional, and mental health;
consumer economics; and career education.
(4) Pursue educational interests and develop esteem for self and
others, personal and social responsibility, critical thinking, and
independent judgment.
Consideration shall be given to the use of community resources, such
as museums, libraries, and communications media, to achieve
instructional improvement objectives. In addition, consideration shall
be given to the use of education technology equipment, including
appropriate "technology-based materials," as defined in Section
60017.1, in each component of the plan to achieve instructional
improvement objectives, and to the utilization for this purpose of all
funding resources available to the school district or the schoolsite,
including state categorical education programs.
(b) Instructional and auxiliary services to meet the special needs
of pupils of limited English proficiency consistent with Article 3
(commencing with Section 52160) of Chapter 7 of Part 28, including
instruction in a language such pupils understand; educationally
disadvantaged pupils; and pupils with exceptional abilities or needs.
(c) A staff development program for teachers, other school
personnel, paraprofessionals, and volunteers as provided in Section
52019.
(d) Improvement of the classroom and school environments, including
improvement of relationships between and among pupils, school
personnel, parents, and the community, and reduction of the incidence
among pupils of violence and vandalism.
(e) Other objectives as established by the council.
(f) The proposed expenditure of allowances provided pursuant to
Article 4 (commencing with Section 52045) and of other state or local
funds available to support the school improvement program.
(g) Ongoing evaluation and modification of the school improvement
plan by the council, based on information regarding the following:
(1) The degree to which the school is meeting its improvement
objectives as assessed by parents, teachers, other school personnel,
and pupils.
(2) Pupil achievement.
(3) Improved school environment as measured by indicators such as
(A) the incidence among pupils of absenteeism, suspension, expulsion,
and dropouts and the incidence and costs of school violence, vandalism,
and theft of school or private property while participating in school
activities, (B) pupil attitudes toward school, self, and others,
(C) incidence of absenteeism, resignations and requests for transfers
among teachers and other school personnel, and (D) satisfaction of
teachers, pupils, parents, administrators, and other school personnel
with school services and decision making processes.
(4) The degree to which fiscal expenditures meet the criteria of the
school improvement plan.
(h) Improvement of pupil attendance, including parent awareness of
the importance of regular school attendance.
52015.5. The information required by subdivision (g) of Section 52015
shall be available to any person upon request.
52019. Each school improvement program shall include a local staff
development program. Existing school-level staff development programs
conducted pursuant to state and federal laws shall be consolidated with
local staff development programs to the extent permitted by federal
law. Local staff development programs shall:
(a) Provide opportunities for school personnel, paraprofessionals,
and volunteers to participate each year in ongoing staff development
activities based on a systematic identification of pupil and personnel
needs at the school. Such identification shall address, but need not
be limited to, the objectives specified in subdivisions (a), (b), (d),
and (e) of Section 52015, Section 52016 and subdivisions (a) and (b) of
Section 52017; the capacity of school personnel to implement school
improvement programs; and the capacity of school site councils to
monitor and evaluate programs authorized by this chapter.
(b) Be designed and implemented by classroom teachers and other
participating school personnel, including the school principal, with
the aid of outside personnel as necessary. Classroom teachers shall
comprise the majority of any group designated to design staff
development programs for instructional personnel to be established
pursuant to this article. Development activities for members of the
school site council shall be designed in conjunction with such members.
(c) Allow for diversity in staff development activities, including,
but not limited to, small groups, self-directed learning, and
systematic observation during visits to other classrooms or schools.
(d) Be conducted during time when is set aside throughout the school
year, including, but not limited to, time on a continuing basis when
school personnel are released from their regular duties.
(e) Be evaluated and modified on a continuing basis by participating
school personnel, paraprofessionals, and volunteers with the aid of
outside personnel as necessary.
(f) Include the school principal and other administrative personnel
as active participants in one or more staff development activities.
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52020. Following approval of the school improvement plan by the
governing board: (a) the school principal shall be responsible for the
ongoing administration of the planned program; (b) certificated
personnel shall design and implement instructional techniques
consistent with objectives established by the school site council
pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 52015.
52021. The school site council, following approval of a school
improvement plan by the governing board, shall have ongoing
responsibility to review with the principal, teachers, other school
personnel and pupils the implementation of the school improvement
program and to assess periodically the effectiveness of such program.
The council shall annually review the school improvement plan,
establish a new school improvement budget consistent with subdivision
(f) of Section 52015, and, if necessary, make other modifications in
the plan to reflect changing improvement needs and priorities.
52034. Participating school district governing boards shall:
(a) Review and approve or disapprove planning applications and
school improvement plans consistent with, but not limited to, rules and
regulations adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to Section
52039.
No plan shall be approved unless it was developed and recommended by
a school site council. In the event any plan is not approved by the
governing board, specific reasons for this action shall be communicated
to the council. Modifications to any school improvement plan shall be
developed, recommended, and approved or disapproved in the same manner.
(b) Develop and update annually a district master plan keyed to the
school improvement objectives of participating schools. The master
plan shall be approved by the school district governing board, retained
at the district office, available to the Superintendent of Public
Instruction upon request, and available to the public on a reasonable
basis pursuant to the provisions of the California Public Records Act,
Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of
the Government Code. The master plan shall include:
(1) A description of the district's strategies to assist schools to
plan, implement, and evaluate school improvement programs.
(2) A plan for the phase-in of schools pursuant to subdivision (c)
of Section 52011.
(3) Copies of all approved school improvement plans, which may be
either newly developed plans or revisions of previously approved plans.
These copies shall be retained at the school sites and at the school
district office.
(4) A schedule of planning grants and implementation grants for
participating schools.
(c) Adopt policies regarding the responsibilities of school site
councils required by Section 52012 and establish communication
procedures to ensure reasonable opportunities for each council or its
representatives to meet with the governing board.
(d) In cooperation with participating schools, inventory
opportunities for community-based learning and design processes by
which secondary students may demonstrate proficiency in any aspect of
the curriculum to pursue an elective course of study.
(e) Evaluate the effectiveness of participating schools in meeting
their school improvement program objectives.
(f) Terminate implementation grants to schools which are
unsuccessful over a four-year period in substantially meeting the
objectives of their approved plans pursuant to rules and regulations
adopted by the State Board of Education.
(g) Provide for staff development activities jointly developed with
teachers and other school personnel which reflect the goals of this
chapter.
(h) Examine the patterns of school organization to determine which
patterns best meet the needs of the students in the district.
(i) Ensure that allowances provided pursuant to this chapter shall
be used to supplement, not supplant, existing fiscal efforts and that
schools which receive such allowances shall have base expenditures
comparable to nonparticipating schools.
52035. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:
(a) Assist districts and schools, upon request, to design, implement
or evaluate school improvement programs authorized by this chapter.
(b) Ensure that procedures utilized by governing boards to approve
and evaluate school improvement programs and to terminate allowances
are consistent with this chapter and with standards and criteria
adopted by the State Board of Education.
(c) Apportion district allowances in accordance with the provisions
of Article 4 (commencing with Section 52045).
(d) Identify effective practices regarding, but not limited to, the
objectives described in Sections 52015, 52016, and 52017 and
disseminate such information to all school districts and county
superintendents of schools.
(e) Conduct program and fiscal reviews to:
(1) Ensure that funds allocated pursuant to this chapter are
expended for the purposes intended.
(2) Provide information helpful to local schools in meeting their
school improvement objectives.
(3) Provide information to the state board regarding program
implementation to be used in decisions regarding program expansion to
other schools. Information regarding program implementation at a given
school shall not be used in decisions regarding program expansion until
the school has participated in the school improvement program for at
least one and one-half school years. The superintendent shall
recognize diversity in school improvement objectives and implementation
strategies. In no case shall the review process be used to impose or
prohibit a particular instructional program.
The majority of persons participating in the review shall be persons
who are not in the employment of the district under review.
(f) Give priority in scheduling the reviews to districts and schools
that have been least successful in meeting the objectives of their
plans.
(g) Ensure, insofar as is practicable, that secondary schools
participating in the school improvement program represent the
geographic and socioeconomic diversity.........
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California Public Records Act.
6252. As used in this chapter:
(a) "Local agency" includes a county; city, whether general law or
chartered; city and county; school district; municipal corporation;
district; political subdivision; or any board, commission or agency
thereof; other local public agency; or entities that are legislative
bodies of a local agency pursuant to subdivisions (c) and (d) of
Section 54952.
(b) "Member of the public" means any person, except a member,
agent, officer, or employee of a federal, state, or local agency
acting within the scope of his or her membership, agency, office, or
employment.
(c) "Person" includes any natural person, corporation,
partnership, limited liability company, firm, or association.
(d) "Public agency" means any state or local agency.
(e) "Public records" includes any writing containing information
relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned,
used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical
form or characteristics. "Public records" in the custody of, or
maintained by, the Governor's office means any writing prepared on or
after January 6, 1975.
(f) "State agency" means every state office, officer, department,
division, bureau, board, and commission or other state body or
agency, except those agencies provided for in Article IV (except
Section 20 thereof) or Article VI of the California Constitution.
(g) "Writing" means any handwriting, typewriting, printing,
photostating, photographing, photocopying, transmitting by electronic
mail or facsimile, and every other means of recording upon any
tangible thing any form of communication or representation, including
letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combinations
thereof, and any record thereby created, regardless of the manner in
which the record has been stored.
6252.5. Notwithstanding the definition of "member of the public" in
Section 6252, an elected member or officer of any state or local
agency is entitled to access to public records of that agency on the
same basis as any other person. Nothing in this section shall limit
the ability of elected members or officers to access public records
permitted by law in the administration of their duties.
This section does not constitute a change in, but is declaratory
of, existing law.
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54954.2. (a) At least 72 hours before a regular meeting, the
legislative body of the local agency, or its designee, shall post an
agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business
to be transacted or discussed at the meeting, including items to be
discussed in closed session. A brief general description of an item
generally need not exceed 20 words. The agenda shall specify the time
and location of the regular meeting and shall be posted in a location
that is freely accessible to members of the public. If requested, the
agenda shall be made available inappropriate alternative formats to
persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal
rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. The agenda
shall include information regarding how, to whom, and when a request
for disability-related modification or accommodation, including
auxiliary aids or services may be made by a person with a disability
who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in
the public meeting.
No action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing
on the posted agenda, except that members of a legislative body or its
staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by
persons exercising their public testimony rights under Section 54954.3.
In addition, on their own initiative or in response to questions posed
by the public, a member of a legislative body or its staff may ask a
question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief
report on his or her own activities. Furthermore, a member of a
legislative body, or the body itself, subject to rules or procedures of
the legislative body, may provide a reference to staff or other
resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the
body at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to
direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.Return to
Index
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the legislative body may take
action on items of business not appearing on the posted agenda under
any of the conditions stated below. Prior to discussing any item
pursuant to this subdivision, the legislative body shall publicly
identify the item.
(1) Upon a determination by a majority vote of the legislative body
that an emergency situation exists, as defined in Section 54956.5.
(2) Upon a determination by a two-thirds vote of the legislative body,
or, if less than two-thirds of the members are present, a unanimous
vote of those members present, that there is a need to take immediate
action and that the need for action came to the attention of the local
agency subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in
subdivision (a).
(3) The item was posted pursuant to subdivision (a) for a prior meeting
of the legislative body occurring not more than five calendar days
prior to the date action is taken on the item, and at the prior meeting
the item was continued to the meeting at which action is being taken.
Return to Index
54954.3. (a) Every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an
opportunity for members of the public to directly address the
legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or
during the legislative body's consideration of the item, that is within
the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, provided that
no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless
the action is otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of Section
54954.2. However, the agenda need not provide an opportunity for
members of the public to address the legislative body on any item that
has already been considered by a committee, composed exclusively of
members of the legislative body, at a public meeting wherein all
interested members of the public were afforded the opportunity to
address the committee on the item, before or during the committee's
consideration of the item, unless the item has been substantially
changed since the committee heard the item, as determined by the
legislative body. Every notice for a special meeting shall provide an
opportunity for members of the public to directly address the
legislative body concerning any item that has been described in the
notice for the meeting before or during consideration of that item.
Return to Index
(b) The legislative body of a local agency may adopt reasonable
regulations to ensure that the intent of subdivision (a) is carried
out, including, but not limited to, regulations limiting the total
amount of time allocated for public testimony on particular issues and
for each individual speaker. Return to Index
(c) The legislative body of a local agency shall not prohibit public
criticism of the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the
agency, or of the acts or omissions of the legislative body. Nothing in
this subdivision shall confer any privilege or protection for
expression beyond that otherwise provided by law. Return to Index
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35147.
(b) The councils and schoolsite advisory committees established
pursuant to Sections 52012, 52065, 52176, and 52852, subdivision (b)
of Section 54425, Sections 54444.2, 54724, and 62002.5, and
committees formed pursuant to Section 11503 or Section 2604 of Title
25 of the United States Code, are subject to this section.
(c) Any meeting held by a council or committee specified in
subdivision (b) shall be open to the public and any member of the
public shall be able to address the council or committee during the
meeting on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
council or committee. Notice of the meeting shall be posted at the
schoolsite, or other appropriate place accessible to the public, at
least 72 hours before the time set for the meeting. The notice shall
specify the date, time, and location of the meeting and contain an
agenda describing each item of business to be discussed or acted
upon. The council or committee may not take any action on any item
of business unless that item appeared on the posted agenda or unless
the council or committee members present, by unanimous vote, find
that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for
action came to the attention of the council or committee subsequent
to the posting of the agenda. Questions or brief statements made at
a meeting by members of the council, committee, or public that do not
have a significant effect on pupils or employees in the school or
school district or that can be resolved solely by the provision of
information need not be described on an agenda as items of business.
If a council or committee violates the procedural meeting
requirements of this section and upon demand of any person, the
council or committee shall reconsider the item at its next meeting,
after allowing for public input on the item.
(d) Any materials provided to a schoolsite council shall be made
available to any member of the public who requests the materials
pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5
(commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1).
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TASKS - The SSC:
1 Considers participation in SBCP.
2 Considers which state approved funding sources to be used and how
services will be coordinated at the school site.
3 Develops a new or revise a previously approved comprehensive school
plan designed to effectively coordinate school services and resources.
4 Annually establishes a school budget.
5 May request, as part of the school plan, release days to advise
students or conduct staff development activities.
6 Consults with other school advisory committees on the contents of
the school plan affecting their programs.
7 Designs a system to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the
school plan.
8 Annually recommends the school plan to the governing board for
approval.
9 Requests through the governing board, waivers on the SBCP law.
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. "UESF/SFUSD CONTRACT ARTICLES:
21. Restructuring
(See Appendix C and D for Article 21, Restructuring from prior
contracts.)
Appendix C: Faltus – Byrd Memo
March 24,1994
To: Restructuring School Communities
From: Mary Welsh Byrd, Program Director State and Federal Funded
Projects (SFFP)
Rudi Faltus, District/Union Coordinator Restructuring Schools
Initiative (RSI)
Re: Restructuring Shared Decision-Making Structures and School Site
Councils
SDM STRUCTURES
An important component of both the Restructuring Schools Initiative
(RSI) and the
School-Based Program Coordination Act is the establishment and use of
sdm structures
involving all of the key members of the school community
(administrators, teachers,
parents, classified staff, and students) to determine what needs
improvement or revision,
and then to make the changes necessary to improve student learning.
Authority for shared
decision-making regarding district programs is derived from RSI.
Authority for shared
decision-making regarding state supplementary programs is derived from
the
School-Based Program Coordination Act.
The sdm structure is the legally responsible decision-making structure
of the school in
Stage Two and Stage Three restructuring (RSI) schools. Schools develop
different names
to identify their site sdm structures. All members of the staff and
school community
members (administrators, teachers, classified staff, students, parents,
community
organizations, etc.) should be involved in work groups reflecting all
of the work that is
important and needs to be done. The sdm structure acts as the
coordinating body,
reflecting all of the needs, plans and activities of the working
groups. The sdm structure
develops processes among itself or for involving others in prioritizing
needs and plans.
Within SFUSD, the onesite (school) plan is the vehicle for expressing
programs and
budget allocations for the district-based and supplemental programs at
the site. A major
piece of the work of the sdm structure, therefore, is planning and
developing this one-site
plan, involving the total school community. The sdm structure in a
restructuring school is the body responsible for decisions made by the
school community, replacing the principal alone.
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Appendix D: Restructuring
21.1.2 Shared decision-making is a process whereby teachers, united
support
personnel, administrators, classified staff, parents, students, and
others, as
determined by the site, can collaborate in identifying areas in need of
improvement and in developing solutions that will enhance the learning
opportunities for all students.
21.1.3 The parties recognize that the most important interactions that
affect student
performance are those between instructional staff and students.
Instructional
staff must be able to share in decisions at the school site if they are
to share
the responsibility and accountability for the success of the school.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Middle School
School Site Council Bylaws
ARTICLE I: Name
The name of this council shall be the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Academic Middle School Site Council. It will be' commonly referred to
here and elsewhere as "the SSC".
ARTICLE II: Role & Domain of Authority
The role of this council is to:
a) oversee the long term policy and planning processes for the school.
b) mediate and resolve disagreements between participating
constituencies.
Appendix A of these Bylaws describes the "domains of authority" of the
SSC and its' various constituencies in more detail.
ARTICLE III: Membership
The membership of the MLK SSC is structured as follows, for a total of
16 members:
1 administrator, specifically the Principal, unless otherwise agreed.
5 teachers - election supervised by the Union Building Committee (UBC)
1 paraprofessional - election supervised by the UBC
1 classified (SEIU) employee – election supervised by SEIU Building
Committee
5 parents (election process determined by the PTSA)
3 students (1 per grade level, election process determined by the
Student Body)
In addition to the above, each constituency should select an
appropriate number of "alternates" who can be asked to substitute for a
member(s) who is unable to attend a specific meeting.
ARTICLE IV: Responsibilities; Voting, & Attendance
a) Each member of the SSC acts as a representative of his/her
constituency and speaks and votes on behalf of the constituency
b) Each member is accorded one vote on, the SSC. Only legitimate
members and alternates who are present at a meeting may vote.
c) Each SSC member must be ready and prepared to meet monthly (more
often if
needed) from October through June of the school year. The term of
office will be 2 years, as determined by the individual constituency.
d) In the event a member is unable to complete the term of office, the
constituency must select a new member within one month of notification
of the vacancy.
e) If a member misses three consecutive monthly SSC meetings, the
constituency may select, a new member for that position.
f) Each SSC meeting will also be open to the general school community.
Everyone attending may participate in discussions, unless restrictions
are pre-arranged by a 2/3 vote of the SSC. However, only official
members/alternates may cast votes when decisions are made.
g) The responsibilities of the SSC shall include the development,
creation, and approval of an Academic Site Plan and Budget for each
subsequent school year.
h) The responsibilities of the SSC shall also include monitoring of the
current Academic Site Plan and Budget for each school year to promote
effective implementation. Any changes deemed significant by an SSC
constituency can be brought to the attention of the SSC. (NOTE: This
does not mean the SSC needs to approve/disapprove specific expenditures
of previously approved budget allocations. However, an SSC member can
ask to have a specific expenditure reviewed if there's a concern about
its appropriateness.)
i) No materials or equipment purchased with funds monitored by the SSC
shall be released for use by another school site without approval by
the SSC.
ARTICLE V: Officers
a) The SSC shall, at the first meeting of each year, elect a
Chairperson and a Secretary. If either person is absent at any
subsequent meeting, a temporary replacement will be selected for the
duration of the meeting.
b) The chairperson's duties shall include:
1. Gathering, posting, and setting the agenda for each meeting.
2. Notifying, in accordance with State legislative and local
ordinances, both SSC members and the school community of the date and
time of each meeting and the preliminary agenda.
3. Presiding over each meeting in a way that insures the effective and
efficient conduct of the SSC's business.
c) The Secretary's duties shall include:
1. Taking accurate notes of the business conducted at each meeting.
2. Preparing an official set of "minutes" describing the business and
events, of each meeting.
3. Distributing these "minutes" to each SSC member as soon as possible
following each meeting, and also posting a copy for the school
community. .
4. Presenting the "minutes" of the previous meeting at each SSC meeting
for review, possible correction, and approval by the SSC.
d) If the Chairperson or Secretary misses three consecutive monthly
meetings during the school year, or is found by a 2/3 vote of the SSC
to be negligent in his/her duties, a replacement will be considered.
ARTICLE VI: Committees
a) The SSC may as needed establish standing or special committees. Such
committees will make recommendations for action to the SSC, but the
decision-making authority still rests with the SSC.
b) Membership in such committees will be established by the SSC, and
may include non-SSC members. However each committee must include at
least one SSC teacher member and one SSC parent member.
c) Each committee may adopt rules for its own governance, so long as
they are not
inconsistent with these SSC Bylaws.
d) Unless otherwise stated by the SSC, a Committee's. "quorum" business
'is designated as a "majority" of its members.
e) Vacancies in a committee will be filled by a process to be
determined by the SSC.
f) Each year the elected cabinet for the English Learners Advisory
Committee (ELAC) will also serve as a "Standing Committee" of the SSC,
to advise the SSC. They will be asked to submit recommendations to be
taken by the SSC on their behalf.
g) The SSC Budget committee shall be provided a copy of and review all
to dr. martin Luther king jr academic middle school budget allocations
and revisions throughout each school year, and review and revise site
plan budget proposals accordingly with SSC representatives two-thirds
approval during a SSC scheduled meeting.
1) The SSC Budget committee shall be composed of the principal (or
designee), 2 ssc teacher representatives, 2 ssc parent representatives,
1 ssc staff representative, and 2 student ssc representatives (each
from a different grade level).
2) The principal and the ssc chair will be responsible for receiving
and disseminating SFUSD school year budget allocations and budget
revisions to the school site council members from sfusd as provided to
them within 72 hours.
ARTICLE VII: SCC Meetings
a) The SSC shall meet at 4:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month
unless a different date is set in advance with the agreement of a
majority of the SSC members.
b) Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson (under
"emergency" situations) or by a majority vote of the, SSC.
c) The meetings will be held in the library, unless expected attendance
warrants relocating to a larger space.
d) Votes can be taken only if a "quorum" is present. A quorum will
consist of 9 or more SSC members.
e) Meetings will be conducted according to "Robert's Rules Of Order",
except as specified elsewhere in these Bylaws.
ARTICLE VIII: Agenda Process
Items will placed on the SSC agenda by the following process:
1. At the end of each meeting, a preliminary agenda will be set for the
next meeting by a majority of SSC members, consisting of unfinished
business and/or new items raised by members.
2. Between meetings, new items can be submitted by SSC members to the
Chairperson, who will then add the item to the preliminary agenda.
3. New items can also be raised by SSC members at the beginning of
each meeting.
4. The SSC as a whole can then decide the feasibility of including each
new item on the meeting's agenda.
ARTICLE IX: Decision & Appeal Processes
a) Consensus on decisions will be sought at all times. If consensus
can't be reached, the SSC will then determine the best course of action
for dealing with the particular issue.
b) All agenda items shall be made known to each SSC member at least
five days in advance of each meeting, to enable members to seek input
from their constituencies. This will expedite a decision being reached
rather than "tabled".
c) Any decision made by the SSC will be official and cannot be negated
by any other person or group unless it is contrary to Federal, State,
or District regulations and policies.
d) The timing and implementation of SSC decisions will be determined by
the SSC, and will be included in the wording of the official decision.
e) Any decision made by the SSC can be appealed by any member
constituency by:
1. Placing the issue again on the next available agenda.
2. At that SSC meeting, the constituency's concern with the decision
will be
stated and will be followed by further discussion and/or another
vote.
ARTICLE X: Amendments
This set of SSC Bylaws can be amended by the following process:
1. Amendments are made by placing the proposed changes before a full
meeting of the SSC membership.
2. Ample time is allowed for each constituency to discuss the merits of
the proposed amendment.
3. Amendments must not contravene current Federal, State, or District
regulations
and policies.
4. Amendments are ratified through a consensus of members present. If
consensus cannot be reached, the amendment may be tabled, or sent to a
sub-committee for further revision and resolution. Amendments can then
be approved with a 3/4th vote of the full SSC membership.
Appendix A
MLK SSC DOMAINS (And Decision-making Groups)
SSC Domain: Long term policy and planning decisions. Also includes
final site approval of all program Budgets and Master Schedule
Administrative Domain: All decisions regarding enforcement of
SFUSD/CA/USA mandated regulations & procedures. Also all "emergency"
decisions needed due to time constraints.
UESF Staff Domain: All decision-making activities and roles specified
in the UESF Contract, including (but not limited to) concurrence on the
common planning time schedule and the goal of shared consensus with
administration on areas of curriculum, budget, scheduling, staffing,
assignment, and professional development.
SEIU Domain: (Specific language to be arranged with SEIU Building
Representative)
Parents Domain: All decisions related to PTSA policies, activities, and
its budget. Voting membership in SSC, BAC, SAC, and FLU. Also
includes decisions relegated to parents by SFUSD or CA, such as the
decision on uniforms.
Student Body Domain: All decisions regarding the expenditure of
student raised monies, co-approval of fundraising activities, and
co-approval of Graduation, dances, and other student-sponsored
activities.
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