District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) November 13, 2018 1
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Grounding Activity Write your response to the following (3 minutes): ● What do you see as your role in DELAC? ● What would you like to get out of your experience in DELAC this year? ● What is one skill/attribute that you can contribute to the DELAC? Share with elbow partner (1 minute each) 3
Working Agreements ● Punctuality - we begin on time/end on time ● We demonstrate respect for one another, we are attentive to whomever is presenting or speaking ● We keep comments/questions focused on the topic at hand ● We provide opportunity for everyone to participate ● We minimize distractions - silence phones, side conversations. 4
The “Parking Lot” As questions and comments arise, please write your questions/comments on sticky notes and post in the “Parking Lot.” We will revisit at the end. 5
Norms of Collaboration 1. Pausing 2. Paraphrasing 3. Posing Questions 4. Putting Ideas on the Table 5. Providing Data 6. Paying Attention to Self & Others 7. Presuming Positive Intentions 6
Roll Call 7
Reports from Site ELAC 8
Public Comments Note: Under the open meeting law; no action related to public comment may be acted upon at the meeting and issues raised at this meeting may be scheduled for another meeting. 9
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San Bruno Park Mission and Vision The San Bruno Park School District educated and empowers all student to thrive academically, socially and emotionally and be contributing members of society. The San Bruno Park School District will engage and inspire our students to be productive critical thinkers who embrace diversity, curiosity and innovation throughout their lives. 11
Purpose and Responsibilities of the DELAC • Advise on the development of a district master plan for education programs and services for English learners, taking into consideration each school site master plans. • Participate in conducting a district wide needs assessment on a school-by- school basis. • Advise upon the establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners. • Review and comment on the school district reclassification procedures. • Review and comment on the written notifications required to be sent to parents and guardians. • Review and comment on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) • Review and comment on the Consolidated Application (ConApp) for federal funding 12
How is DELAC related to LCAP? DELAC members engage in the consultation process for the annual revision of the LCAP ● Participate in conducting a district wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis. ● Advise upon the establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners in alignment with LCAP goals. ● Districts with at least 50 English learners and whose total enrollment includes at least 15% English learners are required to engage the DELAC in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) 13
What is meant by “consultation?” "Consultation ” → The act of exchanging information and opinions about something in order to reac h a better understanding of it or to make a decision , or a meeting for this purpose. Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary 14
What are the LCAP Priorities? Conditions Basic of Services Pupil Learning Content and Other Outcomes Performance Student Standards Outcomes Student Student Success Achievement Course Access School Engagement Climate Parental Involvement Student Engagement 15 15
2017-2020 District LCAP Goals Goal One: Attract and retain and develop high quality teachers to ensure a positive learning environment for ALL students. Properly certificated teachers, sufficient materials, and appropriate facilities will support high quality teaching and student learning. Goal Two: Ensure ALL students develop “college and career ready” knowledge and skills through full implementation of Common Core State Standards. Goal Three: Ensure ALL students are actively engaged and supported through a safe, culturally responsive and rigorous learning environment supported by empowering ALL parents (including those speaking a primary language other than English) to be actively engaged in their student’s education and decision-making processes by providing timely information and educational opportunities to support and expand their role in their student’s education 16
LCAP Annual Update Process Implementation, Collect and Review Data August - January LCAP Annual Update Reviewed and Approved by County July Analyze Data and Recommendations Revision Development January - April LCAP Annual Update Approved by Board June Public Feedback on LCAP updates County Feedback April - June 20
PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING A DELAC During first Notify all Determine the meeting, conduct parents in the percentage of Train members the parent English learners in school of the on their roles and elections. Only the school and initial ELAC responsibilities. parents of English determine meeting. learners may vote. preliminary size of the committee. ELAC votes to delegate its duties and responsibilities to the SSC if percent of EL ELAC decides to parents on SSC matches percent of EL’s at remain a committee. school site. ( record in ELAC minutes ). ELAC meets 3-5 times SSC accepts ELAC throughout the year responsibilities ( record in SSC ELAC assumes its roles minutes ). SSC gets trained on and responsibilities. ELAC roles and responsibilities. ELAC elects a member SSC assumes ELAC roles and to the DELAC responsibilities and meets throughout the year. SSC elects a member to the DELAC. 21 21
DELAC Requirements 1. Meeting must be open to and allow for public input 2. Meeting notice and agenda must be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting 3. Notice and agenda must be posted at the school site or other appropriate place accessible to the public 4. Notice of meeting and agenda must include date, time and location of meeting and the items to be discussed or acted upon. 5. Action cannot be taken on items not posted on agenda unless there is an unanimous vote for immediate action California ED Code, Section 35147 (SB 355 - Greene Act) 22
Meeting Agenda Format Meetings follow Robert’s Rules of Order 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Public comments: Members of the public may address the committee on any matter on the agenda, or on other subjects within the jurisdiction of the committee. Individuals will be limited to a maximum of three minutes each. 4. Reading and Approval of minutes from prior meeting 5. ELAC Reports 6. Unfinished business 7. New business 8. Announcements 9. Adjournment 23
DELAC Meeting Conduct ● DELAC meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of order established by Education Code 35147 and Roberts’ Rule of Order ● All persons present at the DELAC meeting will conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times. Any person(s) using profanity, making libelous or slanderous statements, or attempts to berate another person in public will be promptly called out of order and asked to leave if such conduct does not cease immediately. 24
DELAC Meeting Quorum ● A minimum of 50% + 1 of the committee shall constitute a quorum. ● An act of the majority (50% +1) shall constitute an act on behalf of the entire committee. Meeting Procedures ● No one person shall speak for more than 5 minutes at on the same item of discussion. ● Members of the public may address the committee on any matter on the agenda, or on other subjects within the jurisdiction of the committee. Individuals will be limited to a maximum of three minutes each. 25
Action Items - Making a Motion Presenting ● Obtaining the floor ● Make your motion, “I move that we….” Seconding ● “I second that we….” Opportunity for discussion OR Motion is lost ● There is no second for the motion Voting ● By voice: members say “aye” or “no” ● By division: members raise their hands or stand 26
Roles and Responsibilities of DELAC Officers ● Chairperson ● Vice Chairperson ● Secretary ● Parliamentarian 27
DELAC President or Chairperson ● Preside over all committee meetings ● Assist in planning the agenda ● Is fair and impartial at all times ● Ensures that minutes are properly recorded ● Stays informed about matters on the education of EL students ● Perform additional duties appropriate to the office of the chairperson 28 28
DELAC Vice President or Vice Chairperson ● Presides at meetings/performs all duties of the chairperson in his/her absence ● Is fair and impartial at all times ● Participate in agenda planning ● Coordinates subcommittee activities ● Performs other auxiliary functions as required. 29 29
DELAC Secretary ● Keep minutes of all meetings ● Share accurate copies of the minutes of all meetings with members ● Performs correspondence on behalf of the DELAC ● Maintains DELAC roster and contact information ● Participate in the planning of the agenda ● Performs related duties as required 30 30
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