School community councils are required for all regular public schools.  Effective school community councils consist of parents and professionals working together to address the needs of students.  Some of the council's activities are required by rule and law, but most are simply an expression of community-spirited individuals trying to do what they know must be done to help students succeed. 

This page includes tools to help councils be successful.  Some have been developed in working group teams, some by schools and districts and some are provided to clarify laws, rules and compliance requirements.  New to this page is a section of documents translated into Spanish.  Please see below Información en Español.

The dates when local school boards most recently approved each plan for your school can be found on this website from the home page by choosing a school, logging in and selecting the tab at the top of the page "Plan Approval Dates."

 

This section provides a basic guide and materials to assist councils in working together towards school improvement. The Work of Councils School Community Council Guide A Compliance Checklist Creating a Timeline Timeline shared by Manilla Elementary in Alpine Board Rule on School Community Councils Law on School Community Councils Open Public Meetings Law Bylaws shared by Park City High Training PowerPoint Included here are the expectations of those involved with councils. Job Descriptions of Those Working with Councils Council Chairs Principals Parents Brief Training for Parents School Faculty District Superintendent Local School Boards The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is the overarching framework for school change. Other plans and actions support this plan. School Improvement Plan (SIP) Brief Description Discussion Guide for Preparing the Plan The Law Setting SMART Goals This plan may be included in the SIP or be a separate plan that suppports the SIP. Professional Development Plan A Brief Description The Law The School LAND Trust Plan and associated funding support a component of the SIP. School LAND Trust Plan Brief Description Support Materials for the School LAND Trust Program Reading Achievement Plans are required for elementary schools. The plan may be a component of the SIP. The plan must support the District Reading Achievement Plan. Districts receive matching money from the legislature to implement reading plans. Reading Achievement Plan Brief Description Training Presentation The Law USOE Language Arts Website

The Child Access Routing Plan is required for elementary, middle and junior high schools. Child Access Routing Plan Brief Description Preparing and Reviewing Plans SR2S and SNAP The Law Curriculum and Assessments Utah Curriculum School Assessment Reports This section includes a guide for districts, training for school board members and some district policies on school community councils. Local School Boards and Districts A Guide for Districts Training for Board Members District Policiy shared by Nebo District Policy shared by Provo Creating a Review Rubric Información en Español - Consejos de la comunidad de escuela Guía de Consejo de comunidad de escuela Breve descripción de Cinco de los Planes del Consejo escolar de la comunidad Planes de Mejora de Escuelas Una Lista de Comprobación para los Miembros Vocales del Consejo Escolar de la Comunidad Padres Miembros del Consejo Escolar de la Comunidad Miembros de la Facultad Escolar de los Consejos Escolares de la Comunidad El Director de la escuela y su Papel en el Consejo Escolar de la Comunidad La Junta Escolar y su Papel con Consejos Escolares de la Comunidad El Superintendente de Distrito y su Papel con los Consejos Escolares de la Comunidad Los consejos de la comunidad de la escuela de regla – la placa Información en Español - Programa de escuela LAND Trust Breve descripción Lo Que Su Escuela Necesita Hacer Para Recibir Fondos Fiduciarios de Tierra Escolares Programa Fiduciario Escolar LAND Regla – programa de escuela LAND Trust de la placa

The materials provided here are intended to assist school community councils in the important work they are charged with.  Additional materials will be added as they are developed and as experts are willing to share their tools for school collaboration and improvement.  Please contact Paula Plant paula.plant@schools.utah.gov or 801-538-7555 for suggestions, concerns or materials you would like to see added.