Leihōkū Elementary School

Aloha Leihoku Elementary ‘Ohana!!

Leihoku needs your help!!!

Leihoku Elementary is in the process of refreshing our School Community Council and we need you!!! These councils, referred to as SCCs, were instituted by the Hawaii State Legislature in 2004 in an effort to support school improvement through increased community involvement in our schools. They are a requirement of every Hawaii DOE school and I see this council as being an opportunity for me to keep myself accountable to the teachers, staff, parents, and community members who are invested in the success of our students.

SO...... I need volunteers/ nominees!!!! 

What would your commitment be? ONE MEETING PER QUARTER.... for the remainder of this year and SY 2425!! Meetings will always be at 4p to 5p in the Leihoku Library! 

Process: 

1. YOU volunteer to be a nominee by Monday, October 30, at the school office

2. Your name goes onto a ballot, voting will occur on Wednesday, November 1

3. Selected/ alternate will be notified by Friday, November 3

4. First SY2324 Leihoku SCC Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 9

Thank you all so much in advance for your consideration! Your participation in the education of our students means more than I could say!! 

Mahalo Nui, 

Mrs. G

Principal @ Leihoku

(Please see the SCC Minutes under About Us > School Community Council).

OBJECTIVES of the SCC 

The objectives of the SCC shall be in accordance with State guidelines and be consistent with  policies of the Board of Education. 

Section 1. To advise the school regarding the planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation of the Academic and Financial Plan. 

Section 2. To ensure the school’s academic and financial plan is aligned with  the educational accountability’s system. 

Section 3. To study and develop the Multi-Year Academic Financial Plan in relation to the  educational needs of the students. 

Section 4. To emphasize the parent as the first teacher of the child and to  provide opportunities for all parents to improve their teaching methods through  developmental activities. 

Section 5. To provide collaborative opportunities for input and consultation.

Section 6. To take other actions as required by the Department of Education. 

The Academic and Financial Plan shall be developed by the school principal, reviewed by the  SCC, and approved by the Complex Area Superintendent. The SCC shall have the ongoing  responsibility to review the implementation of the plan with the principal, assess periodically the  effectiveness of the plan and recommend modifications to the plan. The SCC shall carry out all  of the duties and responsibilities assigned to it by the Hawaii Department of Education.