School Site Council 101

This meeting of the Chula Vista Elementary School District's School Site Council (SSC) provided an overview of the SSC's role, composition, and responsibilities, particularly focusing on the development, approval, and monitoring of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The council discussed the use of Title I federal funds, emphasizing compliance with regulations to improve academic achievement for at-risk students. Key procurement-related topics included allowable expenditures under Title I, such as funding for instructional coaches, professional development, and supplemental instructional support, while prohibiting use of funds for core instruction, gifts, or construction. The meeting also covered the annual evaluation and revision process for the SPSA, nomination and voting procedures for council members, and the importance of maintaining proper documentation and public transparency in compliance with the Green Act.