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History and Purpose

School councils were created as part of an education reform act in response to negative education statistics for the state of Georgia.
Stated purpose: “To improve communication and participation of parents and the community in the management and operation of the schools.”

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Mission and Means

To focus on student achievement
By providing advice and recommendations to the school principal, and when appropriate, the superintendent and the local Board of Education on any matter related to student achievement and school improvement

The law mentions 14 topics

under 3 headings:

1 - Student Learning

2 - Local School Board Policies

3 - Communication and collaboration

School improvement plans
Curriculum and assessments
Reports from the school principal regarding progress toward the school’s student achievement including progress within specific grade and subject areas and by school personnel
Report cards/audits by the Office of Student Achievement
School-based community services
Method and specifications for the delivery of early intervention services or or other appropriate services for underachieving students

Developing a school profile, containing data identified by the council to describe the academic performance, academic progress, services, awards, interventions, and environment of the school
School-community communication strategies
Methods of involving parents and the community

The law also states that the school council

is not limited to these topics.

Who serves on the school council?

Principal
“A number of parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school… to make up the majority of the council”
At least two parents must be business persons
At least two certified teachers
Other businesspersons
Other members, including but not limited to students, staff, and representatives of school-related organizations

And lots and lots and lots

of other details…

School Council People

Chair: Brett Eakin, bretteakin@hotmail.com, 678-392-5640

Secretary: Brandy Koff, brandykoff@yahoo.com, 480-266-8790

Vice Chair: ???