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School Site Council 101 – Basics
This workshop focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the SSC in the school’s decision-making process, including recent changes. Explore and master the foundational concepts needed to develop and maintain an effective School Site Council.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL 101 BASICS - Slides
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School Site Council 102 – Budget
This session focuses on the important role of the SSC in developing and approving the school’s budget. School teams will learn about the BPS weighted student funding budget process and get experience with building consensus.
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School Site Council 104 – Recruiting and Retaining
Effective recruiting strategies are critical to developing a Council that reflects the diversity of the families and staff in the building – racial, ethnic and programmatic including ELL and students with disabilities.
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School Site Council 105 – Engaging Students in Decision Making
Student voice is a pivotal part of the high school SSC. Learn how to engage students as active participants and decision-makers; and to deepen students’ understanding of their role and responsibility as a member of School Site Councils and Governing Boards
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School Site Council 106 – Personnel Subcommittee
This session focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the SSC in selecting a Personnel Subcommittee to hire school staff; and provides support to ensure that the subcommittee works effectively.
