About School Council
As
outlined in the Education Reform Act of 1993, the School Council is
comprised of representatives from the parent body, the school staff, and
the community at large. Elections are held to ensure that all parents
and staff have a full opportunity for representation. The council has
specific responsibilities that include, but are not limited to,
examining the following topics:
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Class size and impact on student achievement
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School budget
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School climate, safety, and discipline
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Enhancement of parental involvement
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Professional development
In addition, the council is charged with assisting the principal with the development of an annual School Improvement Plan that
will identify areas of concern, establish explicit goals, state
objectives, name persons charged with various responsibilities, and
determine a timeline for measurable outcomes. In determining areas for
improvement, the School Council takes guidance from the following
sources:
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NCLB Goals and Indicators
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Common Core State Standards
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Natick Public Schools District Mission and Goals
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The Natick Public Schools’ Benchmarks for Learning
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The school’s core values and analysis of student learning