Common use of Site-Based Community Councils Clause in Contracts

Site-Based Community Councils. To ensure robust engagement and input of families and the community, each school will establish a site-based Community Council (e.g., the Xxxxxxxx Community Council). This body includes current parents, educators, community stakeholders, and students. Some schools may have existing structures that can help to serve this function. Each school’s Community Council will: • Help with the development of school plans described in section 2.9; • Monitor wraparound service partner effectiveness; • Advise on community and family needs; • Be informed of and give feedback and suggestions on curricular choices; and • Be tasked with developing school-level family engagement policies and trainings. Schools may consider innovative ways to get authentic participation on Community Councils, understanding that service on a Community Council is a substantial commitment. Schools may also choose to host quarterly joint meetings of the ELT and Community Council to ensure strong coordination.

Site-Based Community Councils. To ensure robust engagement and input of families and the community, each school will establish a site-based Community Council (e.g., the Xxxxxxxx Community Council). This body includes current parents, educators, community stakeholders, and students. Some schools may have existing structures that can help to serve this function. Each school’s Community Council will: • Help with the development of school plans described in section 2.9; • Monitor wraparound service partner effectiveness; • Advise on community and family needs; • Be informed of and give feedback and suggestions Consult on curricular choices; and • Be tasked with developing school-level family engagement policies and trainings. Schools may consider innovative ways to get authentic participation on Community Councils, understanding that service on a Community Council is a substantial commitment. Schools may also choose to host quarterly joint meetings of the ELT and Community Council to ensure strong coordination.

Site-Based Community Councils. To ensure robust engagement and input of families and the community, each school will establish a site-based Community Council (e.g., the Xxxxxxxx Community Council). This body includes current parents, educators, community stakeholders, and students. Some schools may have existing structures that can help to serve this function. Each school’s Community Council will: • Help with the development of school plans described in section 2.9; • Monitor wraparound service partner effectiveness; • Advise on community and family needs; • Be informed of and give feedback and suggestions on Consult on curricular choices; and • Be tasked with developing school-level family engagement policies and trainings. Schools may consider innovative ways to get authentic participation on Community Councils, understanding that service on a Community Council is a substantial commitment. Schools may also choose to host quarterly joint meetings of the ELT and Community Council to ensure strong coordination.