The document summarizes the purpose and activities of a School Community Council (SCC) at Hale Kula Community. The SCC is made up of principals, teachers, staff, parents, students, and community members who are elected to advise the principal on matters affecting student achievement and school improvement. The SCC's primary role is to participate in developing the school's academic and financial plan each year, highlighting goals, programs, and available resources. Key events for the SCC include presenting feedback, surveying members, and holding elections.

1. Hale Kula Community Meeting September 8, 2011

2. What is a School Community Council(SCC)? They are a group of people made up of principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students, and community members who are elected by their peers to advise the principal on specific matters that affect student achievement and school improvement. Forum for exchanging ideas about how to improve student achievement among the school’s stakeholders. Primary role is to participate in the process that ensures that the needs of all students are specifically addressed in the overall education plan for the school. Develop the Academic and Financial Plan for the next SY that highlights the goals for the school, the programs, and the available resources to reach these goals.

3. SCC Members Gina Botters – Parent Rep (Vice Chairperson) Lucy Gilbert – Parent Rep Weston Myers – Student Rep Jerilynn Schaefer– Teacher Rep Jason Kawaguchi – Teacher Rep (Chairperson) Tami Sego – Teacher Rep (Secretary) Janet Arneson – Classified Staff Rep Wendy Nakasone – Community Rep Jan Iwase – Administration Needed – 1 more Parent Rep and an alternate

8. SCC Web Page http://www.halekula.k12.hi.us Location: Click on About Us ; then School Community Council

9. Questions