School Site Council (SSC) Fact Sheet

What Is the School Site Council (SSC)?

•	 Community group that participates in school-based program coordination
•	Members represent parents, community members, teachers, other school staff and students (in grades 7-12)

Why Is the School Site Council Important?

•	Legally required group by California law
•	 Provides school staff members, parents, community members, and students a voice in improving achievement

What Does the School Site Council Do?

•	Recommends the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) •	Reviews student academic data
•	Consults with other parent groups about the SPSA •	Recommends school safety plan

How Do I Become a Member?

At-a-Glance: School Site Council
Represents students, parents, community and school staff

Why is the SSC important? Legally Required
Voice for parents, community members, school staff and students (grades 7-12)

What does SSC do? Recommends and provides input into Single Plan for Student Achievement
Reviews student achievement data
Consults with parent groups

•	Attend SSC meetings regularly, as a member of the public, to decide if you would like to become involved
•	Talk with the Principal about your interest in serving on the SSC •	Participate in the annual elections; members are elected by
the group they represent
•	 No experience is needed; the District provides training to new members annually to learn about your new role

Recommends school safety plan

How do I become a member? Attend meetings
Talk to Principal Participate in elections No experience needed,
trainings required

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Clovis Unified School District Department of Special Projects

1450 Herndon Avenue (559) 327.9080
www.cusd.com or your child’s school