Mar Vista Academy | School Site Council

School Site Council (SSC)

The School Site Council (SSC) is composed of staff, parents and students elected by their peers. The SSC oversees the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and carries out the following duties:

Obtain recommendations for, and review of, the proposed SPSA from all school advisory committees
Develop and approve the SPSA and related expenditures in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations
Provide ongoing review of the implementation of the SPSA with the principal, teachers, and other school staff members
Make modifications to the SPSA whenever the need arises
Annually (and at each semester, trimester, etc.) evaluate the progress made toward school goals to raise the academic achievement of all students
Carry out all other duties assigned to the SSC by the district governing board and by state law

Why is 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

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Petersen, Resource Teacher at 628-5116 or by email: tracie.petersen@sweetwaterschools.org