School Site Council (SSC)

What is the primary purpose and role of a School Site Council?

• Any school that operates a categorical program funded through the Consolidated Application (ConApp) is required to establish a School Site Council (SSC) if such program requires School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) – CA Education Code 65000(b)
• The SSC must: 
  • Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment including analysis of state and local data
  • Provide recommendations related to the school’s Title I program
  • Participate in the development and approval of the school’s SPSA
•  All PSUSD schools operate programs funded through the ConApp, therefore every PSUSD school must have an SSC.

What are the responsibilities of a School Site Council?

• The SSC develops the content of the SPSA. [EC 64001(g)(1)]
• The SSC also must review and update annually the SPSA, including proposed expenditure of funds allocated to the school through the ConApp and LCAP.  [EC 64001(i)]
• The SSC must:
  • Conduct a schoolwide needs assessment in preparation for SPSA development.
  • Develop and approve the SPSA, including the proposed expenditure of funds, based on the findings of the needs assessment.
  • Recommend the SPSA, including expenditures of funds, to the PSUSD Board of Education for approval.
  • Provide on-going monitoring throughout the school year of the implementation of the strategies/services in the SPSA  to ensure the plan is addressing the needs of the school and its students.
  • Make modifications to the SPSA if a need arises.
  • Annually evaluate through a needs assessment and update the SPSA to meet the identified needs.