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The SSC develops the content of the SPSA (EC Section 64001[g][1]). The SPSA, including proposed expenditure of funds allocated to the school through the ConApp and the LCAP, if any, must be reviewed and updated annually by the SSC (EC Section 64001[i]). This includes at a minimum, the SSC must:

  • Develop and approve the SPSA, including the proposed expenditures of funds. The SPSA must align with the needs identified through the school’s comprehensive needs assessment and the goals identified by the SSC and must adhere to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The SPSA must include funds based on projected allocations from federal funds, and may also include other state or local funds allocated to the school to support student achievement. Proposed expenditures include planned spending and costs needed to implement the strategies/services in the SPSA.
  • Recommend the SPSA, including proposed expenditures of funds, to the LEA’s local governing board or body for approval.
  • Provide ongoing review throughout the school year of the implementation of the strategies/services in the SPSA to ensure the plan is being carried out to address the needs of the school and its students.
  • Make modifications to the SPSA, if a need arises. The SSC will submit the modified SPSA to the local governing board/body for approval whenever a material change (as defined in local governing board policy) is made to planned activities or related expenditures.
  • Annually evaluate the progress made toward the school’s goals to increase the academic achievement of all students. This includes reviewing and analyzing established metrics, baseline data, and desired outcomes in the SPSA to ensure continuous improvement of students in the schoolwide program.
  • Perform all other duties assigned to the SSC by the local governing board or body of the LEA and by state law. As each school has their own unique needs and student populations, the SSC must ensure this is considered within their duties and responsibilities.

What is the purpose of SSC?

The School Site Council (SSC) is the group of elected people with the responsibility for annually developing, monitoring, approving and evaluating the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) including proposed expenditures.

What schools are required to have a School Site Council?

Any school that is required to develop a SPSA must also compose an SSC.

When do SSC meetings take place?

SSC meeting dates and times vary by school site. Please reach out to your school principal to obtain this information or visit the school’s website.

The SPSA must be reviewed and approved by the governing board or body of the LEA at a regularly scheduled meeting whenever there are material changes that affect the academic programs for student. (EC Section 64001[i]). If the SPSA is not approved by the governing board or body of the LEA, specific reasons must be communicated to the SSC (EC Section 64001[i]).

Within the ConApp, the LEA must ensure the SPSA meets the requirements, and that the SSC has developed and approved the SPSA for each school participating in programs funded through the ConApp. It is also required that SPSAs were developed with the review, certification, and advice of the school English learner advisory committee (ELAC), if required (EC Section 64001[c]).

For more information on the SPSA template and instructions, please visit the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) web page.

The contact for the SSC at Workman High School is Dr. Angelina Castaneda.
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