About the School Site Council

    • Every school must have a School Site Council or Governing Board.
    • The School Site Council is comprised of parent representatives, teachers, the principal, and associate members. High school councils also have two student members. The number of parents must equal the number of professional educators (including the principal/headmaster).
    • Parent representatives on the School Site Council are elected at the annual School Parent Council (SPC) election meeting. This meeting must be held by October 15.
    • The School Site Council:
      • reviews and approves the Quality School Plan
      • reviews and comments on the entire school budget and approves the discretionary budget
      • develops and approves plans to increase parent engagement
      • approves waivers to BPS rules and union contracts
      • reviews and approves all recommendations that will have a significant impact on the school community
      • oversees all school-based committees, including the Instructional Leadership Team.
    • The parent representatives on the School Site Council must report back to the SPC at the monthly meetings.
    • School Site Council meetings are public meetings and follow open meeting law. They are open to all.