[BHS Etree] ADMIN: Still Time to Nominate Yourself for SSC or BSEP Committees!

[BHS Etree]

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Lisa Sibony  lisasibony at berkeley.net

At Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18 there will be a ballot box in the courtyard for voting in the parent elections for School Site Council (SSC) and the BSEP Site Committee.  (Voting will also take place online - stay tuned for the link that will go live on Thursday).

Candidates Still Welcome!  We hope you will consider nominating yourself for one of these important school-wide committees. We need a diverse group of parents/guardians from across our community to support decision-making at our school. You can nominate yourself using the links below. Please do so no later than 5;00 on Wednesday, September 17. If you have questions about the committees, please contact BSEP Director, natashabeery at berkeley.net

What is the School Site Committee (SSC)? The SSC is where parents have a direct voice in reviewing the school’s academic goals and evaluating how well those goals are being met. The SSC also has a voice in approving the school’s Safety Plan, the ELAC committee’s plan for teaching English-language learners, and the BSEP committee’s plan for spending the school’s site funds. The SSC  is composed of the Principal, a classified staff member, 6 teachers or counselors, 4 students, 4 parents, and alternates. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays each month from 4:15-6:00 pm.   
Use this link to nominate yourself for the Berkeley High SSC.

What is the BSEP Site Committee? BSEP (Berkeley Schools Excellence Program) is a parcel tax responsible for about 20% of the Berkeley Unified School District's budget. 10% of those funds are allocated to each school site for activities which improve student performance. At Berkeley High the site committee allocates about $700,000 annually, evaluating currently funded programs, soliciting new applications, and prioritizing needs. The BSEP Site Committee has five parent representatives and two alternates. The committee typically meets oneMonday afternoon per month from 4:30-6:00 pm in the fall, with one or two meetings per month in the spring.
Use this link to nominate yourself for BSEP Site Committee.

IMPORTANT DATES:
September 18   Voting begins (online and in person at Back to School Night)
September 25   Voting ends
October      21   Training for all BUSD Parent Committee members  (6:00-8:00 pm)

Thank you for considering these important positions.

-- 
Lisa Sibony
Outreach and Volunteers
Berkeley High School
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