SCC By Laws

PURPOSE

1. Develop the School LAND Trust Program.
2. Develop a School Improvement Plan.
3. Advise and make recommendations to school and school district administrators on issues relating to the school community.
4. Review the Safe Walking Route.

MEMBERSHIP

Administrator (1)
Faculty Representative (1)
Parent Representative (4)

COUNCIL SELECTION

1. Each employee member, except the principal, shall be elected by a majority vote of the employees and serves a two-year term. The principal shall serve as an ex officio member with full voting privileges.
2. Only parents or guardians of students attending the school may vote at the election.
3. A parent or guardian of a student qualifies to be a candidate for election to the school Community Council, if at any time during the parent’s or guardian’s initial term of office, the student will be enrolled at the school.
4. Written notice of the elections held shall be given at least two weeks prior to the elections.
5. If there are not enough parents or faculty members to hold a formal election the person running shall be appointed. If no members of the community run the community council shall appoint a parent to the office.
6. If a parent or guardian position on the Community Council remains unfilled after an election is held, or a Council member fails to attend two consecutive meetings, or requests to be released, the other parent and guardian members of the Council may appoint a parent or guardian who meets the qualifications of this section to fill the position for the remainder of the term.
7. If an employee position on the Community Council remains unfilled after an election is held, the other employee members of the Council shall appoint an employee to fill the position.
8. Initial terms shall be staggered so that no more than 50% of the Council members stand for election in any one year.
9. The Community Council may appoint individuals who are not council members to serve on a subcommittee or task force, including parents, school employees, or other community members.

COUNCIL LEADERSHIP

The school Community Council shall elect a chair and vice chair from its parent or guardian members
and elected employee members.

PROCEDURES

1. Discussion items will be submitted to the agenda prior to the day of the meeting.
2. Additional items can be added to the agenda at the meeting by the vote of the majority of the Council members in attendance.
3. Meeting time will be set by the Council and posted at least 5 days in advance d) Changes in meeting times will be posted 5 days in advance.
4. Minutes and bylaws will be available in the office and will serve as public record of Council proceedings.

AMENDMENTS

Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the members of the Council.