School Community Councils in Hawai`i
Compiled by Ms. Ott
According to HRS 302A-1124 (the Hawai'i law that mandates the creation and operation of an SCC at each school), each school community council shall:
  1. Review and evaluate the school's academic plan and financial plan, and either recommend revisions of the plans to the principal, or recommend the plans for approval by the complex area superintendent;

  2. Ensure that the school's academic and financial plans are consistent with the educational accountability system under section 302A-1004;

  3. Participate in principal selection and evaluation, and transmit any such evaluations to the complex area superintendent; and

  4. Provide collaborative opportunities for input and consultation.

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STATEWIDE SCC INFO


Laws & Guidelines re: School Community Councils
HIDOE SCC Handbook SCC_Handbook_II _12_01_2008.pdf

The latest Hawai`i Department of Education Handbook for handling SCC matters.
Updated December 2008.

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https://iportal.k12.hi.us/proddr/SCCdocs/SCC%20Handbook%20II%20-%2012-01-2008.pdf
HRS 302A-1124 HRS_302A_1124_SCC.doc

Hawaii Revised Statute 302A-1124:  Mandate to initiate school community councils.

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www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0302A/HRS_0302A-1124.htm
HRS 302A-1004 HRS_302A_1004_Accountability.doc

Hawaii Revised Statute 302A-1004:  Education Accountability System.

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www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0302A/HRS_0302A-1004.htm
HRS 89-9(c) HRS_89_9_c.doc

According to the the law, the Principal is required to consult with teachers, and consider their input, prior to making any major policy changes.  Consideration is not merely, "I thought about it," but includes sound reasoning for decisions made available to affected employees.

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www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol02_Ch0046-0115/HRS0089/HRS_0089-0009.htm
BOE POLICY 2411 BOE_Policy_2411.doc

Expanding on the HRS 302A-1124 mandated duties of an SCC with this statement, "Provide collaborative opportunities for input and consultation."

BOE Policy 2411 also specifies these additional functions: "Recommend to the principal the school’s repair and maintenance needs; recommend, develop, amend, or approve school-level policies and rules."

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http://lilinote.k12.hi.us/STATE/BOE/POL1.NSF/
85255a0a0010ae82852555340060479d/81ef4ed6780231f10a256f28000e8d34?OpenDocument

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Hawai`i Department of Education SCC Information
School Documents Online
School Documents Online
You can retrieve SCC meeting agendas, minutes, and other documents like the Academic & Finincial Plan for your school from this site.  Click the "Menu" tab in the upper right of the following web page to see access the documents.

https://iportal.k12.hi.us/SDO/defaultp.aspx?sch=380
HIDOE SCC Web Site
This web site gives you access to information and tools related to School Community Councils.

https://iportal.k12.hi.us/SCC/homescc.aspx?home=true

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