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School Site Council

Purpose of School Site Council 

The Adams Elementary School Site Council plays an important role for our school site. It is a decision-making body that represents all educational partners of the school community. The school principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents and students (secondary level) make up this group.

At minimum, the School Site Council will:

  • Develop, evaluate, and approve the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), including the proposed expenditures of funds, Needs Assessment, and Annual Evaluation.

  • Involve parents in planning, review, and improvement of school Parent/Family Engagement.

  • Review and approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan.

  • Review and approve the Home-School Compact (Title I sites).

  • Provide input on the Local Control Accountability Plan.

Dates of the School Site Council for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows:

  • October 14 at 3:15 in Room 11A
  • January 20  at 3:15 in Room 11A
  • March 24 at 3:15 in Room 11A
  • May 5 at 3:15 in Room 11A

2025-2025 Agendas for School Site Council Meetings at Adams Elementary:

2025-2026 Membership:

  • Michelle Alarid, Adams Elementary Teacher
  • Ashley Ortwein, Adams Elementary Teacher
  • Iliana Carvajal, School Community Facilitator
  • Emma Tyaransen, Librarian
  • Dr. Joe Erven, Principal
  • Jennifer Benitez, Adams Elementary Parent
  • Samir Ghia, Adams Elementary Parent
  • Specer MacDonald, Adams Elementary Parent
  • Christin Love, Adams Elementary Community member
  • Bradley Burtness, Adams Elementary Parent

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