What is a Collaborative School Committee?

In DPS, schools have Collaborative School Committees (CSCs) to enhance student achievement, parent engagement, and positive school culture through collaboration. CSCs are also known as School Accountability Committees (SACs) in other districts and in charter and innovation schools.

The Vista Academy Collaborative School Committee (CSC) brings together families, staff, and community members to create and implement a plan to promote high achievement within a school. This advisory committee meets at least quarterly during the school year and works with school leaders to provide feedback and recommendations on important school decisions. These recommendations may include ways to improve academic performance, budget priorities, and the school’s program.

Who is part of a CSC?

CSCs include the following representatives:

Principal or Principal’s designee
3 or more parents
1 teacher
1 adult member of the school recognized organization
1 community member
Optional: Classified employee
Optional: Students at Middle School and High School level

Why does my school have one?

CSCs are governed by federal, state, and district policy. Colorado law requires all schools to have CSCs to increase the amount of accountability and parent involvement in our schools.

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