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.
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Talking Points from 2011-12 DAC Meetings

October 2011 | January 2012 | March 2012 | May 2012

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

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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

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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
Talking Points

March 15, 2012

12:30-3:00 pm

Board Room
Talking Points

May 4, 2012

9:00-11:15 am

Board Room
Talking Points