School Site Council

The School Site Council (SSC) serves as the school community representative body for determining the focus of the school’s academic instructional program and all related categorical resources.

 

The original intent for the formation of School Site Councils is that individuals who are most affected by the operation of the school should have a major role in the decisions regarding how a school functions. Education should be a joint effort of parents, teachers, administrators and other school staff – those whose common goal is the success of all students.

An Elementary SSC is comprised of 10 members: 5 parents/community members, 3 credentialed faculty members, 1 classified representative, and the school administrator. The Disney SSC meets 4-6 times per year after school. Each representative serves a term of 2 years typically. Parent representatives serve as key communicators to other parents, representing their voice in decision making, and taking back pertinent information to parents. Participating in SSC provides an opportunity to serve in a leadership role for the Disney community. Parent voice is important in determining priorities for school improvement.

SSC is a school-community representative body made up of:

  • Principal
  • Teachers
  • Classified Personnel
  • Parents or Community Members

All schools that receive federal or state categorical funding are required to have a SSC to decide how to spend funds.

School Site Councils are expected to:

  • Develop and approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
  • Set and review goals, as well as select specific improvements.
  • Establish budgets based upon the SPSA.
  • Recommend and submit site plan to the Board of Education (State Administrator) for approval.
  • Review and modify the SPSA and resulting student achievement.
  • Assess effectiveness of planned strategies, activities and remedies.
  • Participate in local, state, and federal reviews of the school's program for compliance and quality.
  • Collaborates with other advisory groups (ELAC, GATE).
  • Encourage broad representation of parents, community members, teachers and students, if appropriate.
  • Include all socio-economic, ethnic and programmatic groups represented in the school-community.
  • Develop and oversee Title I Parent Involvement Policy and Home-School Compact.

School Site Councils are expected to hold a minimum of four (4) meetings a year. Everyone is welcome to attend, but only SSC members are allowed to vote.

We’re happy to announce this year’s School Site Council:

  • Rachele Altman - Parent Representative
  • Melinda Amato - Parent Representative
  • Christina Cervantes - Parent Representative
  • Wendy De Leon - Parent Representative & Parliamentarian
  • Norman Joseph - Parent Representative
  • Sonia Angulo - Teacher Representative
  • Bridget Highfill -Teacher Representative & Vice Chairperson
  • Gricelda Pelayo - Teacher Representative & Secretary
  • Aleksia Lukic - Classified Representative
  • Michelle Green - Principal & Chairperson