1. POLICY BULLETIN
Guidelines for the Required English Learner Advisory Committee and School Site Council
Revised 8/18/2015

2. Purpose
Bulletin aligns the function and operation of all mandated school councils/committees.
It aligns with the purpose and goals of the Parents As Equal Partners Resolution and the requirements set forth by District, state and federal policies.

3. Parent, Community and Student Services
Structure
School
School Site Council
English Learner Advisory committee
Local District
ELAC Delegate Convening (Annually)
One ELAC Delegate Convening will be held per Local District
Parent, Community and Student Services
Community Advisory Committee
District English Learner Advisory Committee
Parent Advisory Committee

4. School Site Council School Site Council (SSC):
SSC elections must occur at the start of the school year so that all parents and staff have an opportunity to participate.
Ensure that all federal parental involvement mandates are met, specifically:
the creation of the school-level Title I Parent Involvement Policy
the creation of the Title I School-Parent Compact
the development of the Title I parent involvement budget
the proposed expenditures of all categorical funds
the development of the comprehensive school safety plan
Note: Elections taking place in the spring semester are not permitted and will be voided.

5. English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Schools with 21 or more English learners must form an English Learner Advisory Committee (Education Code (b); BUL page: 9)
ELAC’s purpose is to provide recommendations to the SSC regarding the five(5) mandated topics based on the student performance and parent involvement data. (BUL page: 10)
Single Plan for Student Achievement
School’s Language Census
Importance of Regular School Attendance
Master Plan for English Learners
School Needs Assessment
Must be established and have elected officers by September 30, 2015
Abide by standard bylaws provided by PCSS .

6. District English Learner Advisory Committee Delegate Convening at Local Districts
The Chairperson will automatically serve as the school’s representative to the ELAC Delegate Convening at each local district.
Each Local District elects 8 representatives and 2 alternates to serve on DELAC.
ELAC Delegate Convenings must be completed by the end of October.
NOTE: No alternate, including the Vice Chairperson, will be allowed to participate in the
ELAC Delegate Convening

7. District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
The DELAC advises on matters pertinent to programs included in the applicable pages of the Consolidated Application.
Composition and selection
48 members total
12 alternates
All members are parents of English learners
Members are elected at the ELAC Delegate Convenings
Meets 8 times per school year, not including trainings and/or special meetings
Members and officers will serve for the duration of the school year
First meeting/election of officers will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015.

8. Additional Resources http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/303
Local District Parent and Community Engagement Administrators
Local District East Gilberto Martinez (323)
Local District Northeast Antonio Reveles (818)
Local District Northwest Marilu Pigliapoco (818)
Local District West Traci Calhoun (310)
Local District South Theresa Arreguin (310)
Local District Central Ismael Berver (213)
Parent, Community and Student Services
Rowena Lagrosa, Chief Executive Officer
Alvaro Alvarenga, Administrator
Brenda Manuel, Administrator
Diane Panossian, Administrator
Ruth Yoon, Administrator
General number: (213)