School Council Purpose
School Council - Statement of Purpose
The School Council, in serving as representatives of our larger school
community, seeks to enrich and enhance opportunities for teaching and
learning at Johnson School that result in improved learning outcomes for
students. We strive to improve the supports available to teachers,
students and their families as we work together to better meet the needs
of all our learners.
Responsibilities of the School Council
As outlined in the Education Reform Act of 1993, the Johnson School
Council is comprised of representatives from the parent body, the school
staff, and the community at large. Elections are held to insure that
all parents and staff have a full opportunity for representation. The
council has specific responsibilities that include, but are not limited
to, examining the following topics:
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Class size and impact on student achievement
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School budget
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School climate, safety and discipline
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Enhancement of parental involvement
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Professional development
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Title I
In addition, the council is charged with the development of an annual
School Improvement Plan that will identify areas of concern, establish
explicit goals, state objectives, name persons charged with various
responsibilities, and determine a timeline for measurable outcomes. In
determining areas for improvement, the Johnson School Council
incorporated indicators from the following resources:
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Natick Public Schools' District Goals and Objectives
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NCLB Goals and Indicators
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MA State Standards
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The Natick Public Schools' Common Expectations for Student Learning