A school site council (SSC) is a group of parents, teachers, students, and other school staff who work together to improve school operations and outcomes.

SSC Responsibilities

• Develop the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA): A strategic plan that outlines goals to improve student achievement 

• Analyze student data: Identify student needs and areas for improvement 

• Review and analyze student achievement data: Monitor the implementation of the SPSA and school budget 

• Monitor the use of school funds: Oversee low-performing schools 

• Make decisions about parent engagement, safety, and discipline: Develop new academic programs,

SSC Membership

• SSC members are generally elected by their peers and typically serve for 2 years.

For more information regarding Site Councils see the California Department of Education webpage on School Site Councils .

Starting January 14, 2025, Mt. Shasta Elementary & Sisson School Site Council along with the Community Schools Team will merge and form a District Site Council. This council will serve as an advisory body to the Board of Trustees to inform decision-making, create goals for the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) at both sites and lead the charge in creating Local Control and Accountability Plan goals and actions for MSUSD.

All meetings of the District Site Council are open to the public!

District Site Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes:

• MSE - 9/3/24 Meeting Minutes

• MSE - 11/6/24 Meeting Minutes

• MSUSD Site Council - 1/14/25 Meeting Agenda