Outline of the state of Kansas
State
Kansas
Required

Category
Community Involvement in Local Governance

Category
Community Involvement in Local Governance

State law requires community member representation on school governance councils or in school improvement planning efforts.

Kansas Statutes 72-5170. Same; school district accreditation system; curriculum Standard; statewide assessments; school site councils.

(f) Each school in every school district shall establish a school site council composed of the principal and representatives of teachers and other school personnel, parents of students attending the school, the business community and other community groups. School site councils shall be responsible for providing advice and counsel in evaluating state, school district, and school site performance goals and objectives and in determining the methods that should be employed at the school site to meet these goals and objectives. Site councils may make recommendations and proposals to the school board regarding budgetary items and school district matters, including, but not limited to, identifying and implementing the best practices for developing efficient and effective administrative and management functions. Site councils also may help school boards analyze the unique environment of schools, enhance the efficiency and maximize limited resources, including outsourcing arrangements and cooperative opportunities as a means to address limited budgets.

Policy Type
Statute