Approved Feb. 19, 2003

BY LAWS - SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL

EL SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this council shall be the El Segundo High School Site Council.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

The school site council of El Segundo High School, herein referred to as the council, shall carry out the following duties:

• Obtain recommendations for, and review the proposed Single Plan for Student Achievement from all school advisory committees,
• Develop and approve the plan and related expenditures in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations,
• Recommend the plan and expenditures to the governing board for approval,
• Provide ongoing review of the implementation of the plan with the principal, teachers and other school staff members,
• Make modifications to the plan whenever the need arises,
• Submit the modified plan for governing board approval whenever a material change (as defined in district governing board policy) is made in planned activities or related expenditures,
• Annually, (and at each semester) evaluate the progress made toward school goals to raise the academic achievement of all students, and
• Carry out all other duties assigned to the council by the district governing board and state law.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Composition

The council shall be composed of twelve members, selected by their peers, as follows:

• Four classroom teachers
• Three students
• Two others appointed by the principal (classified staff)
• Three parents or community members
• The school principal shall be an ex officio member of the council

Council members chosen to represent parents may be employees of the school district so long as they are not employed at this school.

Alternates will be selected for each category of council membership (teachers, students, parents and others) in the same manner as regular council members are selected.

Section 2 - Term of Membership

Members shall be elected for two year terms. Half, or the newest approximation thereof, of each representative group shall be elected during odd years, and the remaining number elected during even years. At the first regular meeting of the council, each member’s current term of office shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

In the event of a tie in voting, the election will be determined by a random drawing of those candidates who are tied. The drawing will take place at the next regular SSC meeting following the closing of the election.

Section 3 - Voting Rights

Each regular member shall be entitled to one vote and may cast that vote on any matter submitted to a vote of the council. Absentee ballots shall not be permitted.

Section 4 – Termination of Membership

The council may, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of its members, suspend or expel a member. Any elected member may terminate his or her membership by submitting a written letter of resignation to the council chairperson.

Section 5 – Transfer of Membership

Membership on the council may not be assigned or transferred.

Section 6 - Vacancy

Any vacancy on the council shall be filled for the remainder of the term by selection from the peer group on the School Site Council of an alternate representative previously elected. In the event that there is only one elected alternate for a peer group, such alternate automatically becomes a regular council member when a vacancy exists. Alternates will fulfill the term of any resignee. Alternates must be replaced according to Article III, Section I within one month.

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

Section 1 - Officers

The officers of this council shall be a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary.

The chairperson shall:

• Preside at all meetings of the council
• Sign all letters, reports and other communications of the council
• Perform all duties incident to the office of the chairperson
• Have other such duties as are prescribed by the council

The vice-chairperson shall:

• Represent the chairperson in assigned duties
• Substitute for the chairperson in his or her absence

The secretary shall:

• Keep minutes of all regular and special meetings of the council
• Transmit true and correct copies of the minutes of such meetings to members of the council and to the following other persons: High School Department Chairs/Focus Group Chairs, ASB President, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, PTA President, and District website
• Provide all notices in accordance with these bylaws
• Be custodian of the records of the council
• Keep a register of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of each member of the council, the chairpersons of school advisory committees, and others with whom the council has regular dealings, as furnished by those persons.
• Perform other such duties as are assigned by the chairperson or the council

Should both senior officers be unavailable, the principal shall preside at SSC meetings.

Section 2 - Election and Terms of Office

The officers shall be elected annually, at the October meeting of the council, and shall serve for one year, or until each successor has been elected.

Section 3 – Removal of Officers

Any officer may be removed from their office by a two-thirds vote of all the members.

Section 4 – Vacancy

A vacancy in any office shall be filled at the earliest opportunity by a special election of the council, for the remaining portion of the term of office.

ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

It shall be the duty of all council members and alternates to:

1. Attend all meetings or notify the chairperson when it is impossible to attend in person. Alternates shall have full voting privileges in the absence of a regular member.

2. When a council member misses two consecutive meetings and fails to notify the chairperson, the chairperson shall declare this position vacant.

3. Accept positions as officers or subcommittee members when so appointed or elected unless unable to carry out the duties entailed.

ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES

Section 1 – Sub-committees

The council may establish and abolish sub-committees of their own membership to perform duties as shall be prescribed by the council. At least one member representing teachers, one member representing parents, and one member representing students shall make up the subcommittee. No sub-committee may exercise the authority of the council.

Section 2- Other Standing and Special Committees

The council may establish and abolish standing or special committees with such composition and to perform such duties as shall be prescribed by the council. No such committees may exercise the authority of the council.

Section 3 – Membership

Unless otherwise determined by the council, the council chairperson shall appoint members of standing or special committees. A vacancy on a committee shall be filled by appointment made by the chairperson.

Section 4 – Terms of Office

The council shall determine the terms of office for members of a committee.

Section 5 – Rules

Each committee may adopt rules for its own government not inconsistent with these bylaws or rules adopted by the council, or policies of the district governing board.

Section 6 – Quorum

A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum, unless otherwise determined by the council. The act of a majority of the members present shall be the act of the committee, provided a quorum is in attendance.

ARTICLE VII - MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

Section 1 - Meetings

Meetings shall be held on a regular basis from October to June as scheduled by the Site Council Membership. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by a majority vote of the council

Section 2 – Place of Meetings

The council shall hold its regular meetings at a facility provided by the school, unless such a facility accessible to the public, including handicapped persons, is unavailable. Alternate meetings places may be determined by the chairperson or by majority vote of the council.

Section 3 – Notice of Meetings

Written public notice shall be given of all meetings at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Changes in the established date, time or location shall be given special notice. All meetings shall be publicized in the following venues: district website, El Segundo Eagle Ears publication, and El Segundo High School Library door.

All required notices shall be delivered to council and committee members no less than forty-eight hours, and not more than ten school days in advance of the meeting, personally, or by mail (or by e-mail).

Section 4 – Quorum

The act of a majority of the members present, either really or on-line, shall be the act of the council, provided a quorum is in attendance, and no decision may otherwise be attributed to the council. A majority of the members of the council (7 or more voting members) shall constitute a quorum.

Section 5 – Conduct of Meetings

Meetings of the council shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of order established by Education Code Section 3147(c), and with Robert’s Rules of Order or an adaptation thereof approved by the council.

Section 6 – Meetings Open to the Public

All meetings of the council, and of committees established by the council, shall be open to the public. Notice of such meetings shall be provided in accordance with Section C of this article.

ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS

An amendment of these by-laws may be made at any regular meeting of the council by a vote of two-thirds of the members present. Written notice of proposed amendment must be submitted to council members at least twenty-one days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is to be considered for adoption.