School Council

 

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Article I: Name

A school council has been established in the Riverdale High School in the Clayton County
School District. The name of the school council shall be the Riverdale High School Council,
hereinafter referred to as the school council, organized under the authority of the state law (O.C.G.A. S 20-2-85-20-2-86).

Article II: Purpose

The establishment of the school council is intended to help local boards of education by bringing
parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better
understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s concerns and share ideas for school
improvement. School councils shall represent the community of parents and businesses.
The members of the school council are accountable to the constituents they serve and shall:
1. Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues.
2. Regularly participate in school council meetings.
3. Participate in information and training programs.
4. Act as a link between the school council and the community.
5. Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community, and
6. Work to improve student achievement and performance.

Article III: School Council Authority

The school council shall advise and make recommendations to the principal, local board of
education, and local school superintendent on matters relating to school improvement and
student achievement.
The school council shall participate in the selection of the school principal in accordance with
the written policy of the local board of education.
The school council shall review and approve the school improvement plan.
The school council shall review school site budget and expenditure information, and class sizes
by grade.
The school council has the authority to appoint committees, study groups, or task forces for
such purposes as it deems helpful and may utilize existing or new school advisory groups.
The school council shall have the same immunity as the local board of education in all matters
directly related to the functions of the school council.

Article IV: Role of the School Council

The school council provides advice and recommendations to the school principal and when
appropriate, the local board of education and local school superintendent on any matter related
to student achievement and school improvement, including but not limited to the following:
1. School board policies;
2. School improvement plans;
3. Curriculum and assessments;
4. Report cards issued or audits of the school conducted by the Office of Student
Achievement;
5. Development of a school profile which shall contain data as identified by the school
council to describe the academic performance, academic progress, services, awards,
interventions, environment, and other such data as the school council deems appropriate;
6. School budget priorities, including school capital improvement plans;
7. School community communication strategies;
8. Methods Of involving parents and the community;
9. Extracurricular activities in the school;
10.School-based and community services;
11. Community use of school facilities;
12.Student discipline and attendance;
13.Reports from the principal regarding progress toward the school’s student achievement
goals, including progress within specific grade levels and subject areas and by school
personnel; and
14.The method and specifications for the delivery of early intervention services or other
appropriate services for underachieving students.

Article V: Membership
Membership on the school council shall be open to principals, teachers, parents, business
representatives, and other such members as the council may specify in its bylaws.
Members of the school council shall not receive compensation to serve on a school council.
Members of the school council shall include:
 1. Parents or guardians of students enrolled in
the school, excluding parents or guardians who are also employees of the school;
2. Parents who are businesspersons;
3. Certificated teachers who are employed
at least four of the six school segments at the school, excluding any personnel
employed in administrative positions;
4. The school principal; and
5. Specify additional members, such as, but not limited to, students,
staff, representatives of school-related organizations, representatives of community organizations, and representatives of business entities in the
community.)