Seattle Public Schools is extending the deadline for nominations to its School Family Partnerships Advisory Committee to the Superintendent. The new deadline is Friday, Oct. 11.
The committee will be composed of parents/families/guardians who reflect the diversity of Seattle Public Schools families. The committee advises the Superintendent on the implementation of School-Family Partnerships Policy and Superintendent Procedure (4129 and 4129SP) while also providing support and technical assistance to District schools in using family and community engagement national best practices to increase student success.
The School Family Partnerships Advisory Committee to the Superintendent will consist of up to 35 parents/guardians and family members representing the diverse population of the District. Consideration will be given to involve those community members and groups who have not historically been active or represented in District decision-making processes, as well as representation by individuals of differing gender, ethnicity, race, age, geography and stakeholder interest groups.
The initial term of membership to the committee is October 2013 to September 2014. The committee's work involves one to two meetings a month, a presentation of the School Family Partnerships report to the Superintendent and a presentation to the School Board.
To be considered for the School Family Partnerships Advisory Committee to the Superintendent, parents, guardians or family members should complete and submit a nomination form by Friday, Oct. 11.
The invitation letter, nomination forms and a complete description of the committee are available on the School-Family Partnership website. Nomination forms will also be available at school offices.
