School Site Council

School Site Council

The School Site Council (SSC) is a group of teachers, parents, community members and the principal. Its job is to oversee and approve our improvement program and budgets, as mandated by Title 1 law. The members are elected for two-year terms and every member has an equal vote.

2022 SSC Elections

The School Site Council (SSC) is composed of the school principal and a group of people, selected by their peers, representing all segments of the school community: teacher, support staff, parents, and student members of the secondary level. The common goal and focus of this elected body are to support student success. The SSC does this by developing and monitoring the implementation of the school's plan known as the Single Plan for Student Achievement.


2022 Election Schedule:

  • Election ballots will be published on September 5 and elections will last until September 14

  • Election results will be published on September 16, 2022

  • Term starts on 11/2022 and ends on 11/2024.


There are currently 2 openings for parent/community representatives on the 2022-23 School Site Council. Please vote only once for each person you wish to support. You may vote for a maximum of 3 people.


Running this year are: Farhana Shah, Neil Katkov, and Kunchalee Pumkajohn


Ballots came home in kids backpacks or blue folders the week of 9/7. You can also pick up a ballot in the front office of the school. Ballots should be returned with students to their teachers or to the front office.


Who is on the SSC?

  • School Principal - Ms. Best

  • 9 stakeholder representatives, elected by peers to two-year terms:

    • 3 Classroom Teachers (2021 members) - Ms. Linneman, Ms. Leung, Ms. Como

    • 1 Other School Staff Member - Ms. Adriana

    • 5 Parent or community members (2021 members)- Angelique Culbertson, Alejandro Luna, Jackie Salcido, Nissa Brehmer, and Lucas Menanix

  • Officers are elected by the SSC to serve year-long terms:

    • Ms. Linneman, Chair; Mr. Luna, Vice Chair; Mrs. Miles, Secretary

What does the SSC do?

  • Obtain recommendations for the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) from school advisory committees (ILT, AAPAC, ELAC, PTA)

  • Develop and approve the SPSA and related expenditures

  • Provide ongoing review of the implementation of the plan

  • Evaluate the progress made toward school goals annually

How does the SSC work?

The SSC meets monthly and is open for the public to attend. Transparency is KEY.

  • Items are discussed in one meeting, voted upon at the next meeting

  • Quorum requires 6 members be present to conduct business

When does the SSC meet?

  • Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, 3:00-4:30 PM via Google Meet: https://https://meet.google.com/ars-hafp-xdt

  • Agendas are distributed at least 72 hours in advance of meetings

  • Meetings, agendas, and minutes are public record - join us to observe or make public comment

How is this funding used?

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) shows how school districts will use targeted state funding to improve outcomes for all students, especially low income, English Learners, and foster youth.

Schools receive Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) budgets through LCAP, which are spent by the SSCs according to their SPSA.

For more information about the SSC please contact Ms. Best: hbest@wccusd.net