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Join Our School Committees

At Gaines, we value strong partnerships between families, staff, and our school community. We aim to create an environment where every student thrives and feels a part of a safe, civil and exciting learning environment each day at school.  Our school committees provide meaningful ways for parents and guardians to collaborate, stay informed, contribute ideas, and help guide the decisions that impact our school community while building a sense of community and belonging.  

Parents and guardians are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to get involved and become more involved in school events and committees that are an integral part of the school and district decision-making processes.  The descriptions below provide information on the different types of organizations and their functions. 

School Site Council (SSC) 

The SSC is composed of elected parents and staff volunteers. The purpose of the SSC is to advise and assist in the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The SSC is also responsible for developing and approving the Comprehensive School Safety Plan unless they have designated the task to a school safety committee. All members of the school community are invited to attend SSC meetings. 

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) 

Each California public school with 21 or more English learners must form an ELAC composed of parents of English learners. The ELAC is responsible for: 

  • Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration of inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement. 

  • Assisting in the development of the schoolwide needs assessment. 

  • Making parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance. 

  • Electing at least one member of the ELAC to the District English Learner Advisory Committee. 

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) 

Each California public school district with 51 or more English learners must form a DELAC unless the district designates for this purpose a subcommittee of an existing districtwide advisory committee. The DELAC advises the Board of Education on at least the following tasks:  

  • Development of a district master plan for education programs and services for English learners. The district master plan will take into consideration the school site master plans. 
  • Conducting of a districtwide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis. 
  • Establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners. 
  • Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and/or teacher aide requirements. 
  • Review and comment on the school district reclassification procedures. 
  • Review and comment on the written notifications required to be sent to parents. 
  • If applicable, review and comment on the development or annual update of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). 
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) 

Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) serves to foster collaboration between parents, teachers, and school staff to support student success and well-being. Its purpose includes organizing events, fundraising for school needs, and advocating for educational improvements that benefit the entire school community. 

Please reach out to our school office if you are interested in getting involved with one or more of these committees. We appreciate your support!