GOALS FOR 2008-2009

Scottsdale Parent Council promotes communication and cooperation between Scottsdale Unified School District parents, administration, and staff; monitors district services; and advocates for the highest quality of education for all students attending school in the district.

Goal 1: Promote Effective Communication and Raise Awareness of Scottsdale Parent Council

Promote Scottsdale Parent Council at school and complex events.  Actively recruit parent leaders to serve on Scottsdale Parent Council, especially from the Saguaro and Coronado complexes.  Personally invite Scottsdale Parent Council representatives to meetings.  Promote dissemination of SPC information by requesting links on all school and PTO websites to Scottsdale Parent Council website, providing meeting summaries to all school representatives, and attending one PTO meeting at every school.  Have a greeter at every Scottsdale Parent Council meeting.

 Goal 2: Support Excellence in all District Staff

Advocate for parent participation in Superintendent search.  Educate parents about and promote use of parent input model for teacher evaluations.  Encourage mentoring program for new staff to increase staff retention.

 Goal 3: Continue to Build Community and District Partnerships

Encourage district to video stream and archive SUSD Governing Board meetings.  Foster relationship with Chamber of Commerce and ensure appropriate participation in Chamber meetings.  Educate parents about variety of programs in schools such as arts, special education, gifted, and character development programs.

 Goal 4: Support Increased Funding for Education

Educate parents about voting, candidates, legislative process, and education issues related to state funding. Hold candidate forums for SUSD School Board and State House and State Senate races in SUSD boundaries. Encourage district to educate community about ballot measures as they apply to education funding.  Encourage district to communicate fiscal situation of the district.  Continue to build relationships with elected officials.  Educate parents on how to become involved in influencing education legislation.

 Goal 5: Promote Academic Equity and Build Community across the District

Advocate for academic excellence on every campus and every level.  Continue to promote parent involvement on district committees such as the High School Planning Guide Committee.  Support videoconference teaching and e-learning opportunities.  Promote enrollment at schools that have space through specialized programs.