1. Lilly Dollenmayer DAC Chair 10/12/10

2. The District Advisory Council, by the very nature of its name, will advise the Board of Education of the Conejo Valley Unified School District on matters related to educational programs, policies, procedures, and consider actions as requested. The District Advisory Council will establish and maintain intra district communications, encourage the sharing of needs, accomplishments and activities in order to support a high quality school system. What is DAC?

3. How is DAC structured?

4. DAC Executive Board Representatives for every school Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

5. Community Members who report at DAC UACT & CSEA Conejo School Foundation PTA Child Care & NFL District Committees

6. What are the District Committees?

7. Superintendent and district staff discretion DAC representation Parent’s and Site Council’s perspective Reports given at DAC meetings OR to DAC Chair to share in DAC News

8. District Committees with DAC Representation Budget Committee Coordinated School Health Advisory (TBD) District Language Learners Family Life Committee Gifted and Talented Ed. Special Education DAC Surplus Property Technology Committee Naming Committee NOTE As stated in by-laws, committee representation is selected by DAC Chair and Executive Board. In order to promote the participation of as many District Advisory Council representatives as possible in committee work, representatives are encouraged to serve on only one committee at a time.

9. What are the responsibilities of a DAC Rep?

10. Communication School Site Council PFA/PTA Parents School Website Site Concerns and Successes

11. Sharing Information School Website, DAC News, PTA/PFA and Site Council meetings

12. Vote = Voice Each school may cast one vote on each matter submitted Decisions shall be made by a simple majority of those present entitled to vote Any vote on a major issue such as funds, policy, etc., shall be by roll call

13. Attendance At every meeting Have an alternate Inform DAC Secretary

14. How is the DAC Agenda set?

15. Executive Board decides agenda content Site Concerns and Successes 2010/2011 DAC Goals Recommendations from District Staff and DAC representatives

16. School Site Councils and DAC

17. School Site Budget Establish Carry over Allocation Other budgets Monitor On going Adjustments

18. School Improvement Plan (SIP) Data Strengths and weaknesses Program modification Activities Budget

19. Useful resources…

20. DAC Web Page DAC Handbook www.conejo.k12.ca.us Parents/DAC DAC By-Laws Acronymary DAC Calendar Mentors