Multicultural Magnet School - School Governance Council

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School Governance Councils

The rewards of serving on a School Governance Council can be great. Council members bring their unique experiences and beliefs to the table. The work that they do can influence the lives of children, even after they no longer serve on the council.

What is a School Governance Council?

School Governance Councils are an opportunity for Connecticut schools to become centers of excellence that prepare all students for success. They represent the many interests of the families and staff that make up your school's community. This is important because research has shown that:

Partnerships among families, school and community members can make a powerful contribution to greater student success.
No matter what their income or background, students with involved families tend to have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and higher rates of homework completion.

What does the School Governance Council Do?

The School Governance Council serves as an important role to the school administrator by:

Bringing together parents, school staff, students and community leaders to work together to improve student achievement and
Assisting the school administration in decisions impacting students' education in areas such as:
- Analyze data and school needs;
- Review the school's resources; and
- Advise the principal in making programmatic and operational changes.

What does it require to be on the School Governance Council?

Serving as a council member will require time, energy and a willingness to listen. Members should:

Put children first;
Be a team player; and
Be willing to learn.

Below you will find some links with more information about the School Governance Council:

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/deps/sgc/SGC_Responsibilities.pdf

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/deps/sgc/sgc.memo.5.24.13.pd

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/deps/sgc/SGC_FAQs.pdf

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/deps/sgc/resources_for_elections.pdf

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MCM School Governance Council

2017-2018 Meeting Dates

(Mondays from 3:15-5:00 in the Library)

SGC 2017- 2018 Meetings

October 2

November 6

December 4

January 8

February 5

March 5

April 2

May 7

June 4

Agendas and Minutes from the School Governance Council Meetings

can be found below...

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School Governance Council

2017-2018

Multicultural Magnet School

SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCIL

School Governance Councils were created by the state’s recent education reform law (Public Act 10-111) to enable parents, school staff, students (where appropriate) and community leaders to work together to improve student achievement. School Governance Councils serve in an advisory capacity and are charged with assisting the school administration in making programmatic and operational changes to improve the school’s achievement.

The SCG at Multicultural meets on the first Monday of each month at 3:15 p.m.

Elected Staff Members:

Elected Parents:

Community Members (if already appointed/decided upon by the council)

1. Pete Martinez (Peoples Bank)

Meeting Agendas

Attachments:

agenda_April2016.docx

agenda_February2016SGC.docx

agenda_March 2016.docx

agenda_November_2015_SGC_.docx

agenda_October_2015SGC.docx