September 1, 2009 SSC Meeting MINUTES
Roll Call- Quorum Met
Attended by:
- Parents: Irma Medina
- Students: Jose Platas, Christian Frazier
- Teachers: Felicia Perez, Sonia Cohen , Oksana Pivenko & Peter Kighlinger
- Out of Classroom: Donna Spencer Griffin
- Principal: Elena Anthony
- Guests: Ms. Hernandez AP, Ms. Spivey Title I Coor., & Mr. Austin ESLC Coor.
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION ITEMS-
- 1. 2009-2010 By-Laws Amendments for Consideration (*Final vote on By-Laws to take place at the next meeting, pending finalization of amendments. Review on amendments in bold italics as attached.)
Article I.
No amendments.
Article II.
Motion to review all other areas of the by-laws and return to Article II afterwards.
Motioned by: J. Platas / 2nd: E. Anthony 8/1/0 MOTION PASSED
Article III.
Motion to accept the proposed amendments.
Motioned by: J. Platas / 2nd: P. Kightlinger 7/0/1 MOTION PASSED
Article IV.
Motion to accept the proposed amendments.
Motioned by: J. Platas / 2nd: C. Frazier 8/0/0 MOTION PASSED
Article V.
Motion to accept the proposed amendments.
Motioned by: J. Platas / 2nd: I. Medina 8/0/0 MOTION PASSED
Article VI.
Motion to accept the proposed amendments.
Motioned by: E. Anthony / 2nd: J. Platas 8/0/0 MOTION PASSED
Article VII.
Motion to accept the proposed amendments.
Motioned by: D. Griffin / 2nd: J. Platas 8/0/0 MOTION PASSED
- Analysis & Budget of Title 1- Report Given By- Ms Spivey, Title 1 Coordinator
A synopsis of the purview of Title 1 was given. A quick summary of what and how certain Title 1 funds can be spent. There was a quick comparison of Title 1 and General Funds. What can & can not be purchased by Title 1. Information elaborating in greater detail was placed in members SSC binders.
- ESL Analysis & Budget - Report Given By- Mr. Austin, ESLC Coordinator
ESL has 3 budgets. A quick summary was given covering what can be purchased from what funds. Information elaborating in more detail was given to members and placed in their SSC binders.
Announcements-
Next Meeting Proposed Agenda Items Include:
Conclude By Law Amendments Discussion
Review Single School Plan Goals and Expectations
Categorically Funded Position Reporting Template & Timeline
Council Discussion on Expenditure Approval Guidelines
Updates/Changes to SSP: PD Institute Funding Source & Amount
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motioned by: C. Frazier/ 2nd by: O. Pivenko 8/0/0 MOTION PASSED
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm
Notes:
1) Binders were created and will remain in the Principal’s office.
2) Concerning Section III members will e-mail changes desired to Ms Perez because meeting had to end.
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BELOW ARE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BY LAWS. (Discussion on the By Laws has not concluded.)
Highlighted Items= to be deleted
Bold & Italicized Items= to be added
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles High School
4650 Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-2700
Article I. Name
The school site council of Los Angeles High School, hereinafter referred to as the school site council (SSC)
Article II. Purpose
The purpose of the School Site Council is to improve the local school’s instructional program by assessing the skills and knowledge of the students and by providing supplemental services that meet the needs of all students
The School Site Council shall carry out the following duties:
- Obtain recommendations for, and review of the proposed Single Plan for Student Achievement from all school advisory committees.
- Develop and approve the plan and related expenditures in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations. Included but not limited to: (QEIA, EIA-SCE, EIA-LEP, Title 1, Gifted and Talented, and Special Education). Assess periodically the effectiveness of the aforementioned programs.
- Recommend the plan and expenditures to the governing board for approval.
- Provide ongoing review of the implementation of the plan with the principal, teachers and other school staff members, parents and students.
- Make modifications to the plan whenever the need arises.
- Submit the modified plan for governing board approval whenever a material change (as defined in district governing board policy) is made in planned activities or related expenditures.
- Annually, (and at each semester, trimester, etc), evaluate the progress made toward school goals to raise the academic achievement of all students.
- Carry out all other duties assigned to the school site council by the district governing board and by state law.
Article III. Members
Section A: Composition
The school site council shall be composed of 12 members, elected selected by their peers, as follows:
(a)
- 4 – Classroom teachers, elected by teachers at the school
- 1 – Other school staff personnel , elected by other school personnel
- 3 – Parents or community members, elected by parents of pupils attending LAHS
- 3 – Students at the school elected by all students of LAHS
- The school principal shall be an ex officio member of the school site council. (Automatic Member)
(b) School site council members representing parents may not be employees of this school.
(c) Eleven Alternates shall be elected as follows:
4 -Classroom teachers, elected by teachers at the school
1 – Other school staff personnel, elected by other school personnel
3 – Parents or community members, elected by parents of pupils attending LAHS
3 – Students at the school elected by all students of LAHS
(d) The principal may designate another administrator to take his or her place at any given meeting. However, such designee will not have a voting right.
Section B: Term of Office
School site council members shall be elected for a two (2) years term. Half, or the nearest approximation thereof, of each representative group shall be elected during odd years, and the remaining number elected during even years. At the first regular meeting of the school site council, each member’s current term of office shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
Section C: Voting Rights
Each member is entitled to one vote and may cast that vote on any matter submitted to a vote of the school site council. Absentee ballots shall not be permitted.
Section D: Termination of Membership
The school site council may, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all its members, suspend or expel a member, if a member is constantly disrupting the meeting, possess characteristics unbecoming of the council, or other council deemed due cause. Any elected member may terminate his or her membership by submitting a written letter of resignation to the school site council chairperson with copy to the secretary, or announce the resignation at a council meeting. Any elected member who misses 3 consecutive meetings may have their membership terminated.
Section E: Transfer of Membership
Membership on the school site council may not be assigned or transferred.
Section F: Vacancy
Any vacancy on the school site council occurring during the term of a duly elected member shall be filled by seating of a previously elected alternate member to fill the remainder of the term of the vacant. The highest-ranking alternate within the relevant category will fill the vacant position, with all of the rights and responsibilities of a regular elected member.
Article IV Officers
Section A: Officers
The officers of the school site council shall be a chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, parliamentarian and other officers the school site council may deem desirable.
- The chairperson shall: Presides at all meetings of the council in a fair and impartial manner; plan the agendas for meetings with the assistance of other officers and the principal; forms committees ordered by the council; sign all letters, reports and other documents relative to the school site council as required.
● The vice-chairperson shall: Assist the chairperson; performs the duties of the
chairperson in his or her absence.
- The secretary shall: Keep an up-to-date council membership roster; prepares, reads, files, and disseminate accurate minutes for all council meetings; files agendas of council meetings.
The Parliamentarian / Sergeant at Arms shall: Assure that all meetings abide by parliamentary procedures. (Robert’s Rule of Order) and is the official Time Keeper of the meeting.
Section B: Election and Terms of Office
The officers shall be elected annually, at the first meeting of the school site council and shall serve for one year, or until each successor has been elected.
Section C: Removal of Officers
Officers may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of all the members and if the officer is constantly disrupting the meeting, possess characteristics unbecoming of the council, or other council deemed due cause.
Article V. Committees/Subcommittees
Section A: Subcommittees
The school site council may establish and abolish subcommittees as needed.
Section B: Quorum
A majority of the members 50%+1 of the council shall constitute a quorum. The act of a majority of the members present shall be the act of the council, provided a quorum is in attendance.
Article VI Meetings of the School site council
Section A: Regular Meetings
The school site council shall meet at least ten (10) times during the school year.
Section B: Special meetings of the school site council may be called by the chairperson or by a majority vote of the school site council
Section C: Notice of Meetings
Written public notice shall be given of all regular meetings at least 72 hours in advance. Changes in the established date, time, or location shall be given special notice. All meetings shall be publicized in any of the following venues: email, newsletters, telephone, school calendar, school website and marquee.
All required notices shall be delivered to school site council and committee members no less than 72 hours, and no more than five (5) days in advance of the meeting, personally, by mail (or by e-mail), phone call, and/or PA announcement.
Section D: Conduct of Meetings
Meetings of the school site council shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of order established by Education Code Section 3147(c), and with Robert’s Rules of Order or an adaptation thereof approved by the school site council.
Section E: Meetings Open to the Public
All meetings of the school site council, and of committees established by the school site council, shall be open to the public. Notice of such meetings shall be provided in accordance with Section C of this article.
Section F: Meeting Agenda Items
Suggested meeting agenda items shall be given 96 hours in advance of the meeting via email to the chairperson.
Article VII Amendments
An amendment of these bylaws may be made at any regular meeting of the school site council by a vote of two-thirds of the members. Written notice of the proposed amendment must be submitted to school site council members at least 10 working days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is to be considered for adoption.
Submitted date: ___________________ Approved date ________________
Chairperson Signature ___________________________________
Vice-Chairperson________________________________________
Secretary ______________________________________________
Parliamentarian _________________________________________
Principal acknowledgment ________________________________ Ratification Date ________________
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