School Governance Council

Under Administrative Policy 9.11, the purpose of a school governance council is to provide a forum for parents, teachers, community members, students, and principals to work together in providing continued analysis and improvement of public school policies, curriculum, educational plan goals, and general students’ well-being.  The School Governance Council must be established through school-wide elections and they have very specific membership requirements.  Teachers, staff, and parents must be elected to the council.  Parents should make up 51% of the council.