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School Community Councils
A New Framework for Achievement and Public Engagement
Craig Melvin106-2242 Cornwall Street
Regina, SaskatchewanS4P 2K9
306 789-5184306 529-3742
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
To provide:
Understanding of the background and framework
Knowledge of the purpose, role and responsibilities
Awareness of the implementation timetable and
related initiatives
Purpose
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Craig Melvin, ChairShirley GangeGary Shaddock
Purpose
To recommend a framework for local accountabilityand community involvement in schools .
Framework criteria:1. Common and province-wide yet flexible.2. Focus on enhancing learning outcomes and
supporting the learning program and supports for learning.
3. Ensure Board of Education accountability.
Local Accountability
and Partnerships
Panel
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Local Accountability and Partnerships PanelFinal Report Submitted to The Minister of LearningMay 2005
Policy Directions for School Community CouncilsProvincial Response to the Local Accountability and PartnershipsPanel Final ReportNovember 2005
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/branches/comm/minister/speeches/LAPP.shtml
Local Accountability
and Partnerships
Panel
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
The School Community Council is an integral,purposeful and valued component of schooldivision governance.• Created through an election process.• Integrated into Board of Education and school-
level decision making processes.• Work jointly and cooperatively with the community
and school staff.• Guided by common standards included in
legislation. Boards of Education address flexibility through governing policy and operating procedure.
Vision
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Vision The School Community Council is inclusive of thecommunity and representative of the students in theschool.• Membership includes elected Representative
Parent and Community Members, student and First Nations representatives, and Permanent Members including the Principal or delegate(s), a teacher and appointed advisory representatives to support implementation of SchoolPLUS.
• Parents representative of the student body.• Nomination and election at Annual Meeting.• Representative Member staggered two-year terms
with annual elections.• Involvement is voluntary.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Vision The School Community Council roles are clear andwell understood.• The purpose of School Community Councils is “to
develop shared responsibility for the learning success and well-being for all children and youth and encourage and facilitate parent and community engagement”.
• Understands community; Advises the school, Board and others; Develops and Recommends the Learning Improvement Plan; Approves fees, fundraising and student code of conduct; Takes Action on its initiatives, Reports to community; and, Develops its Capacity.
• Develops and submits for approval a Constitution to the Board.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Vision The School Community Councils’ responsibilitiesaddress key matters that make a difference instudent learning and well-being.• Focuses its attention on the areas of the Learning
Improvement Plan where the parent/community perspective and efforts are most appropriate and needed.
• Monitors its activities to support continuous improvement in the areas of student learning and well-being.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Vision The School Community Council aligns its work withProvincial Continuous Improvement Framework andSchool Division Continuous Improvement Plan. • Work aligns with the provincial overarching
accountability framework and focuses on related division goals and initiatives.
• Work aligns with provincial and division learning and well-being outcomes for students.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Vision The School Community Council is accountable,transparent and responsive in its relationship withparents and the school community.• Actively engages parents and community members
in matters of concern related to public education.• Reflects the nature of community in which it is
situated by collecting and sharing appropriate information with others.
• Regularly reports on its activities to parents, the school, and the community.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Key Understandings
Parent and community engagement is valued One common entity at each school Focus on what matters in student learning and
well-being Boards of Education are responsible and
accountable for success
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Questions and Discussion
What do you like about the vision for School Community Councils?
What concerns or questions do you have about the vision for School Community Councils?
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Digging Deeper Role of School Community Councils
Guiding Principles
Constitutions
Learning Improvement Plan
Road Ahead
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Role
Understand
Understand parent, student and public economic,social and health conditions and needs and theiraspirations for child and youth learning and well-beingand to become knowledgeable about resources andsupports for the school, parents and community.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Role
UnderstandDevelop and Recommend
Develop and recommend a Learning Improvement Plan, jointly and in cooperation with the Principal and staff of the school, for approval to the Board of Education.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Role
UnderstandDevelop and RecommendAdvise and Approve
Provide advice and represent the parents andcommunity to:• the Board of Education on policies, programs and
educational service delivery decisions, including grade discontinuance, school closure, religious observances and language of instruction;
• the school on its programs and operations;• other organizations, agencies and governments on
the learning and well-being needs of children and youth; and,
Approve fundraising activities, school fees and theStudent Code of Conduct.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Role
UnderstandDevelop and RecommendAdvise and ApproveTake Action
Take action to engage parents and community, to develop shared responsibility for child and youth learning and well-being, and to fulfil initiatives assigned it within the Learning Improvement Plan.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Role
UnderstandDevelop and RecommendAdvise and ApproveTake ActionReport
Report annually to the parents and community on its plans, initiatives and outcomes and on the expenditure of funds related to the operation of the School Community Council.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Role
UnderstandDevelop and RecommendAdvise and ApproveTake ActionReportDevelop Capacity
Participate in opportunities to develop the capacity of the School Community Council to fulfil these responsibilities.
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Guiding Principles
Representative Inclusive Respectful Trustworthy Responsive Effective Committed
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
School Community
Council Constitution
School Community Council Constitutions address:
Vision Guiding Principles Structure and Officers Schedule of Meetings Means of Public Consultation and Communication Code of Conduct Decision-Making Processes Complaints and Concerns Procedures Evaluating Council Operations
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Learning Improvement
Plan Development
1. Reviewing the School Community Profile2. Establishing Beliefs and Creating a Vision3. Reassessing Needs Based on the Vision4. Developing Objectives5. Creating an Action Plan6. Identifying Program Supports7. Recommending the Plan to the Board for Approval8. Monitoring/Evaluating and Communicating Accomplishments to the School Community
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Road Ahead 2005-06 School Year Legislative framework established School Division policy and procedure developed
2006-07 School Year Election and orientation of all School Community
Councils
2007-08 School Year Council Constitutions developed Learning Improvement Plan developed
2009-10 School Year Provincial evaluation of progress
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Discussion As we look ahead to establishing School CommunityCouncils:
What are we now doing to engage parents and community in support of student learning and well-being that we would want to continue?
How might we take advantage of School Community Councils to enhance parent and community engagement in support of student learning and well-being?
The Changing Landscape of Rural Education
Eleventh National Congress on Rural Education
March 26 - 28, 2006
Thank you for your interest
and participation!
Craig Melvin
106-2242 Cornwall StreetRegina,Sask.S4P 2K9
306 789-5184306 [email protected]
Final questions and observations…
Adjourn