School Community Council

Aloha Leihoku Elementary ‘Ohana!!

Leihoku needs your help!!!

It’s time to get our School Community Council up and running and we need you!!! These councils, referred to as SCCs, were instituted by the Hawaii State Legislature in 2004 in an effort to support school improvement through increased community involvement in our schools. They are a requirement of every Hawaii DOE school and I see this council as being an opportunity for me to keep myself accountable to the teachers, staff, parents, and community members who are invested in the success of our students.

SO...... I need volunteers/ nominees!!!! 

What would your commitment be? Attend the following meetings, ask questions, and give your honest feedback!! All meetings will take place in the Principal’s conference room.

1. November 13. 2024 @ 4:00pm

2. April 2 . 2025 @ 4:00pm

Process:  

1. Fill out the form using the link: https://bit.ly/SCCLES2425

2. Your name goes onto a ballot, voting will occur on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

3. Selected/ alternate will be notified by Friday, October 25, 2024.

4. First SY2425 Leihoku SCC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13

Thank you all so much in advance for your consideration! Your participation in the education of our students means more than I could say!! 

Mahalo Nui, 

Mrs. G

Principal @ Leihoku

OBJECTIVES of the SCC 

The objectives of the SCC shall be in accordance with State guidelines and be consistent with  policies of the Board of Education. 

Section 1. To advise the school regarding the planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation of the Academic and Financial Plan. 

Section 2. To ensure the school’s academic and financial plan is aligned with  the educational accountability’s system. 

Section 3. To study and develop the Multi-Year Academic Financial Plan in relation to the  educational needs of the students. 

Section 4. To emphasize the parent as the first teacher of the child and to  provide opportunities for all parents to improve their teaching methods through  developmental activities. 

Section 5. To provide collaborative opportunities for input and consultation.

Section 6. To take other actions as required by the Department of Education. 

The Academic and Financial Plan shall be developed by the school principal, reviewed by the  SCC, and approved by the Complex Area Superintendent. The SCC shall have the ongoing  responsibility to review the implementation of the plan with the principal, assess periodically the  effectiveness of the plan and recommend modifications to the plan. The SCC shall carry out all  of the duties and responsibilities assigned to it by the Hawaii Department of Education.