GOALS FOR 2009-2010

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: Support Increased Funding for Education  Support renewal of the 2009 K-3 Override.  Educate parents about voting, candidates, legislative process, and education issues related to state funding.  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 2: 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 3: Support Parent Involvement in District Choices  Support excellence in all District staff with parent input and involvement.  Assist with parent participation on District policy committees.

Goal 4: Promote Academic Equity and Build Community across the District  Advocate for academic excellence on every campus and every level.  Support intra-district videoconference teaching and e-learning opportunities.  Promote enrollment at schools that have space through specialized programs.

Goal 5: Continue to Build Community and District Partnerships  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.