Veterans Park Elementary School-Based Decision-Making Council is made up of elective parents, teachers, and the principal. The council seeks input from various committees within the school to assist them in obtaining information about the school and developing policies.
The following committees are seeking parent involvement and will meet on the fourth Tuesday, of the month at 3:00 p.m. in September-April except for December. Meetings will be scheduled in various locations throughout the building.
IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & PROGRAM ASSURANCE COMMITTEE:
(Membership – Two Parents & VPE Staff)
Analyze the program review demonstrators and characteristics
Determine essential elements that show effective implementation of demonstrators and characteristics
Identify effective evidence
Decide on the use of the budget to help extra-curricular groups such as chorus, band, orchestra, and academic team and to purchase supplies as necessary.
Work with the SBDM Council, principal, and other SBDM standing committees to facilitate the development, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan.
Work closely with the first vice president of the PTA or designee to determine programming for in-school performances
Other duties as assigned by the principal or council
PLANNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(Membership –Two Parents & VPE Staff)
Develop, coordinate and administer professional development activities
Gather input from other SBDM committees to determine the professional development needs of the staff
Formulate an annual Professional Development Plan with the SBDM Council’s approval, and submit it to the Kentucky Department of Education
Monitor progress of required PD hours
Other duties assigned by the principal or council
WELLNESS & RESOURCES COMMITTEE (INCLUDES PBIS)
(Membership – Two Parents & VPE Staff)
Annually review and revise (if necessary) the SBDM policies on Discipline, Classroom Management, and Safety Plan, Emergency Management Plan, Extracurricular Programs, Instructional and Non-Instructional Staff Time Assignment, Parental Involvement, and Wellness (Legally required for Primary to grade 5). Draft revisions for council approval/adoption.
Develop a set of “non-negotiable” school rules consistent with district policies and directives.
Review/revise the school-wide discipline plan as needed based on feedback and data.
Recommend discipline and classroom management changes based on annual needs assessments and data gathering.
Recommend discipline and classroom management changes based on annual needs assessments and data gathering.
Review the school safety plan every odd-numbered year following the procedures outlined in the Discipline, Classroom Management, and School Safety Policy. Recommend any necessary changes based on needs assessments and data gathering. In consultation with the council and first responders, recommend changes in the Emergency Management Plan based on the annual review of the plan.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
(Membership - Two Parents & VPE Staff)
COMMUNICATION
Assess needs and develop plans for effective communication among all staff
members, parents, and community
Plan and conduct activities to promote a positive image of the school in our community
Address staff, parent, and student morale by conducting a morale survey of staff and parents on alternating years.
CURRICULUM/EQUITY/RESOURCES
Analyze achievement/assessment data to establish curriculum and instructional goals
Analyze outcomes and assessments in relation to meeting the needs of all children
Make recommendations pertaining to any changes and/or additions to the school curriculum/equity/resources (i.e. textbook adoption plan)
Develop plans to improve student performance in all the academic areas and make recommendations for professional development
Determine reporting processes and instruments to be used for communicating student performance to parents
Develop the ESS plan and implement it according to District guidelines
Address equity issues
Other duties assigned by the principal or council
TECHNOLOGY
Develop, implement and annually update the school’s technology plan and KETS budget to support the school’s School Improvement Plan
Submit the Technology Plan, including the KETS budget to the SBDM Council for approval annually
Assess the staff’s needs and plan for professional development to meet these needs
Participate in professional development activities as presenters when appropriate
Other duties assigned by the principal or council
If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, please complete the attached form and return it to the VPE Office by, Friday, September 8, 2023. You can turn in the form the following ways: drop it off, fax it to 859-422-9975, or email it to molly.dabney@fayette.kyschools.us
The complete committee policy as well as all council policies are available on our website at http://www.veterans.fcps.net/sbdm.
