School Site Council (SSC)
Overview
The School Site Council (SSC) is a decision-making group that provides oversight and input on federally- and state-funded compensatory education programs, including Title I, Title I Parent Involvement, Title II, Title III, and CCFF. The School Site Council is required at all schools in the Jurupa Unified School District.
Membership
School Site Councils are comprised of parents, community members, staff, and students at secondary schools, who are selected by each of their constituent groups.
Elementary schools: Minimum of ten members—half parents/community members (non-district employees), half school personnel (classroom teachers must be in the majority, plus one other staff member).
High schools: Minimum of twelve members—one-quarter students, one-quarter parents/community (non-district employees), half school personnel (classroom teachers must be in the majority, plus one other staff member).
The principal is an ex-officio member of the SSC. Councils may have more members, as long as the correct configuration is maintained.
Education Code 52852 Requires SSC be configured as follows:
Elementary Schools (Minimum of 10 Members)
50% Parents/Community Members
(min. 5) |
50% School Personnel
(min. 5) |
- Parents must have a child currently enrolled in the school.
- Parents/community members may not be employed at the school site.
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- Principal (automatic member)
- Minimum of three (3) classroom teachers
- Minimum of one (1) other staff member*
- Teachers must be in the majority
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*Other staff member defined as:
- Non-classroom Certificated (e.g., Nurse, Counselor, Resource Teacher, Librarian, Vice Principal, etc.)
- Classified (e.g., Building Services Supervisor, Secretary, Admin Assistant, Instructional Aide, Food Services personnel, etc.)
Middle & High Schools (Minimum of 12 Members)
25% Parents/Community Members
(min. 3) |
25% Students
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50% School Personnel
(min. 6) |
- Parents must have a child currently enrolled in the school.
- Parents/community members may not be employed at the school site.
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- Students must be currently enrolled in the school.
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- Principal (automatic member)
- Minimum of four (4) classroom teachers
- Minimum of one (1) other staff member*
- Teachers must be in the majority
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*Other staff member defined as above.
Responsibilities
School Site Councils provide oversight of the academic planning and budgeting process associated with the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) in order to meet the needs of all students. SSCs provide meaningful consultation with the principal to oversee the implementation, monitoring, and revision of the SPSA, including reviewing and analyzing data; consulting with advisory groups; evaluating programs and activities; and allocating the expenditure of funds available to the school through categorical programs.
More detailed information is available in the
School Site Council Handbook and School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Guide:
SPSA Guide
