School Improvement Team (SIT) Information and Application
This is the application for the School Improvement Team (SIT). Information about the SIT is included below for any person who may not be familiar with the SIT. The deadline for applying for the SIT is April 16, 2021 for both electronic and paper submission. For paper applications, this is the date the application must be mailed/postmarked.
*If you have questions about this application, please contact [Local/School PTA Nominating Committee Representative, Email, telephone] *

What is the School Improvement Team?
The School Improvement Team (SIT) is a school committee made up of school administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students for the middle and high schools, who serve as an advisory body to the principal in developing, reviewing, and implementing the School Improvement Plan (SIP). The School Improvement Team is required by NC State Law. The term “parent” refers to a student’s parent or legal guardian. SIT is an organizational body in the school system that is dedicated to improving the educational system and its outcomes through a school specific/local and cooperative framework. Schools are encouraged to advertise SIT openings in forums that will draw the attention of diverse populations.

How much time does the SIT take?
The School Improvement Team (SIT) typically meets monthly for approximately 1-2 hours. SIT members serve a two-year term. You can be elected to two - consecutive two-year teams (4 years total). The SIT for each school will determine the meeting schedule for each year and the dates are posted on the school website.

Meetings
We want the SIT meetings to be inclusive, so translators are available for any parent who may need one. Please let your school principal know if you require a translator so we can coordinate having one in attendance.

How many parents serve as SIT representatives?
CHCCS policy 3430, states that at a minimum, schools will have the following suggested representation of parents from grades:
Elementary - 2 parent representatives (K-2 and 3-5)
Middle - 3 parent representatives (Grades 6, 7 and 8)
High school - 4 parent representatives (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12)
Additionally, we are committed to representing the racial and socioeconomic diversity of the school community in parent and staff membership on SIT.

SIT Application and Voting Timeline
April 13 - 21 Application process will open online and hard copy applications will be mailed to families who do not have email addresses. Paper applications must be postmarked by April 21.
April 28 - May 5 SIT Voting/Elections - Electronic ballots will be available online and hard copy ballots will be mailed to families who do not have email addresses. Paper ballots must be postmarked by May 5.
Week of May 9 Announcements of new SIT members