School Site Council (SSC)
Are you looking to get involved and help improve student achievement or just want to know more about the efforts underway at our school? Then please attend the School Site Council (SSC) meetings! Check Konstella for meeting dates or email [email protected].
Have you seen the invitations to attend School Site Council (SSC) meetings, but weren’t sure what the SSC was all about? Are you a new or veteran parent looking to get involved in a really important group at our school? Look no further! The SSC is composed of the Thornhill Elementary Principal, parents, school staff, and teachers. The SSC meets quarterly to discuss issues and concerns affecting our school and is open to the entire Thornhill community. The agenda is posted a few days in advance of each meeting in the Konstella calendar entry.
The main responsibility of the SSC is to oversee the development of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), which is required by OUSD. The SPSA is a tool for sites to prioritize particular programs and strategies that will best serve their students, families, and the community. It lays out each school’s plan for achieving its goals, and articulates the nexus between the school's goals and actions and the District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which lays out goals for the entire district. View more information about SPSA here, and Thornhill's latest budget report here.
Have you seen the invitations to attend School Site Council (SSC) meetings, but weren’t sure what the SSC was all about? Are you a new or veteran parent looking to get involved in a really important group at our school? Look no further! The SSC is composed of the Thornhill Elementary Principal, parents, school staff, and teachers. The SSC meets quarterly to discuss issues and concerns affecting our school and is open to the entire Thornhill community. The agenda is posted a few days in advance of each meeting in the Konstella calendar entry.
The main responsibility of the SSC is to oversee the development of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), which is required by OUSD. The SPSA is a tool for sites to prioritize particular programs and strategies that will best serve their students, families, and the community. It lays out each school’s plan for achieving its goals, and articulates the nexus between the school's goals and actions and the District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which lays out goals for the entire district. View more information about SPSA here, and Thornhill's latest budget report here.
SSC Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the School Site Council important?
- Provides school staff members, parents, community members, and students a voice in maintaining and improving achievement
- Legally required group by California law
What does the School Site Council do?
- Compiles the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) with Principal
- Develop and approve the SPSA budget
- Reviews student academic data (SBAC, etc.)
- Recommends school safety and climate plan
How do I become a member?
- Attend SSC meetings regularly, as a member of the school community to decide if you would like to become involved
- Talk with the Principal about your interest in serving on the SSC, and/or contact the SSC Chair at [email protected]
- Participate in the annual elections in the fall; members are elected by the group they represent
- No experience is needed; the District provides information to new members to learn about the role
- Email [email protected] for more information
SSC Documentation
- As required by law, there is a binder in the school office with agendas, minutes, the SPSA, and other information.
- Here are the Thornhill SSC Bylaws adopted on March 8, 2023.
- Meeting Minutes and the latest bylaws are on Konstella (SSC Folder in the Files & Links section)
