District Advisory Council 2011-2012

Purpose

The District Advisory Council is a representative body that will communicate with stakeholder groups and advise the Superintendent on policy matters and the district's instructional program that helps students successfully achieve the Board's 2020 Vision.

Role

The role of District Advisory Council members will be:

• to advise the Superintendent on issues/decisions and/or policy matters that the district is facing;
• to be informed about the background, rationale, and decision-making processes made by the district throughout the year as issues arise;
• to communicate issues and concerns raised by various stakeholders as represented by District Advisory Council members;
• to share the District's vision/mission with a variety of representative groups; and
• to accurately represent the whole constituency

Membership

The District Advisory Council is appointed and is comprised of students, staff, and community representatives recommended by the following groups:

• 1 teacher from each school (5 total)
• 1 classified employee
• 1 Mercer Island Education Association representative
• 1 Principal representative
• 1 Director
• 1 parent from each school (5 total)
• 2 PTA District Council Representatives (current and past presidents)
• 2 MIHS students selected by the principal
• 8 community members selected by:
  • Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
  • Service club (rotated bi-annually between clubs)
  • Mercer Island Clergy Association
  • Mercer Island Schools Foundation
  • League of Women Voters
  • City of Mercer Island Youth and Family Services
  • Community Member at Large
• 1 Board Member Liaison
• Executive Director Learning & Technology Services
• Superintendent
• Communications Specialist

Meeting Schedule for 2011-2012

October 12, 2011

12:30-3:00 pm

Board Room

Talking Points

January 6, 2012

9:00-11:15 am

Board Room

March 9, 2012

12:30-3:00 pm

Board Room

May 4, 2012

9:00-11:15 am

Board Room