School Site Council (SSC) is a mandated advisory body created by the federal government to support students who are most at risk. The SSC is a school-community representative body made up of the Principal, Teachers, Other SchoolPersonnel, Parents, Community Members and Students. All schools that receive federal or state categorical funding are required to have a School Site Council to give input and help decide how to spend categorical funds.
This SSC offers an excellent opportunity for parents, community members, and school staff and administration to work together and plan for the achievement of all students with a mandate to focus on our LCFF target populations:
● Foster Youth
● English Learners
● Students with Disabilities
● African American
● Latino
● those eligible for free and reduced lunch
The School Site Council helps develop and approves the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), reviews specific goals and school improvements, monitors the implementation of the Single Plan and of student achievement, assesses strategies currently in place, works with other school based Advisory groups, and encourages parent, family, and community involvement.
Our Redwood Heights SSC will be guided by OUSD’s 22/23 Commitment....
We are committed to working relentlessly and unapologetically to become an anti-racist and equity-driven school system.
This means that we center our decision-making, resources and instruction to address the needs and lift up the assets of our most marginalized students and families.
OUSD Equity Goals:
● Eliminate the correlation between social and cultural factors and probability of success
● Examine biases, interrupt & eliminate inequitable practices, and create inclusive & just conditions for all students
● Discover and cultivate the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every student possesses.
During our SSC Meetings we will review the OUSD Racial Equity and Healing Task Force Focus of Study:
● Bias, Trauma & Relationships
● Culturally Responsive Practices
● Anti-racist Educator Practices
● Equitable Family & Student Engagement
● Healing Centered Restorative Justice
● History & White Supremacy
All agendas and minutes are posted for public information and anyone who wishes to come to a council meeting is welcome.
Redwood Heights Elementary School
School Site Council (SSC) Establishment Meeting
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 5:15-6:15 pm
SSC Mission: Every decision we make should support our goals to establish equity, community, and career and college
readiness for our students.
SSC Agreements:
● Show up (or choose to be present)
● Pay attention (to heart and meaning)
● Tell the truth (without blame or judgment)
● Be open to outcome (not attached to outcome)
Time Agenda Item
5:15-5:20 Welcome, introductions & agreements
5:20-5:40 SSC training/Q&A
1. Responsibilities of the SSC
2. Composition of the SSC
3. Focus on target populations: Low Income, English Learners, Foster Youth,
African American, Latino, Asian PI, and SPED students
4. Selection of members
5. Officers
6. Bylaws
7. Rules of order
8. Records
5:40-5:45 Peer election of members
5:45-6:00 Election of officers
6:00-6:05 Approve bylaws
6:05-6:10 Review and Approve Safety Plan
6:10-6:15 Confirm schedule of future meetings & Next Steps