Every school must have a School Parent Council (SPC). All parents who have children at that school are members. Only parents can be members.

The SPC is the place where parents can express their concerns, advocate for the school, and plan school activities and events.

The SPC elects its Executive Committee at a meeting held each year in the fall, not later than October 15. Also elected are parents to serve on the:

• School Site Council

• Citywide Parent Council

• District English Learner Advisory Council (DELAC)

• Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPac)

SPC officers are supposed to meet regularly with the principal to discuss school-wide issues.

School Parent Councils are required to follow open meeting law.