Community Engagement
Next Meeting and Location
Aloha! This page provides information about our school's finances and operations via our Academic and Comprehensive Financial Plan. Our School Community Council (SCC), made up of our principal, teachers, staff, students, parents, and volunteer community members, helps to craft these plans for the following school year. An election is held annually to set memberships on the SCC. If you're interested in joining our SCC, please contact Principal Picklesimer.
School Community Councils are forums for exchanging ideas about how to improve student achievement among the school’s stakeholders: principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students, and community members. They help craft the school's Academic Plan and Financial Plan, which establishes the goals and programs for the school, and the available resources.
About the Council
School Community Councils (SCC) play a vital role in Hawaii’s education system. They are part of the leadership structure at each school and enable shared-decision making among principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students and community members to improve student achievement. School Community Councils are:
A group of people who are elected by their peers to advise the principal on matters that affect student achievement and school improvement. Their primary role is to participate in the process that ensures that the needs of all students are addressed in the school’s Academic Plan.
Forums for open discussion and problem-solving related to student success. Research suggests that the collaborative process contributes to improved school culture, classroom practices and student learning, and the development of a strong professional community of educators.
A means to involve the community in the discussion of educational issues and help schools identify and respond to the educational needs of the community.
Members
Participating on the School Community Council provides a unique opportunity to make a difference in public education. If you are interested in becoming an official member of the School Community Council and would like to serve as a representative, please complete the form below.
SCC Nomination Form
SCC Chair and Teacher Representative, JAYNE HENIZE
Student Representative,
Parent Representative, Rochelle Reyes
Community Representative, MARY BETH LAYCHAK
Principal, TAMMIE PICKLESIMER
Teacher Representative Alternate, DAVID GRUPP
Classified Representative, TAMMY MURANAKA
Classified Representative Alternate, VACANT
Important Information
In accordance with Act 51, Waimea Elementary School Community Council was created to support school improvement and the academic achievement of students through increased community involvement in the school.
Handbook (updated 2016)
Overview of the SCC
Any interested person may submit data, views, or arguments in writing or in person to the SCC chair
View Academic Plans and Financial Plans, and agendas and minutes of School Community Council meetings, sortable by the school.
Board of Education Family & Community Engagement Partnership
Six Components of the Hawaii BOE Parent/Family Involvement Policy
Board of Education Policy 101-14: Family & Community Engagement/Partnership
Community Meetings
At least twice per year, we will convene meetings for the broader community to provide input on our Academic and Financial Plan.
Next meeting - TBD
WASC
WASC Team Findings Areas of Strength and Growth
Current Documents
Schools publish a Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Academic Plan, and Financial Plan each year to set goals and priorities for student learning, programs, and initiatives, aligned to statements of funding.
Notices
Board of Education (BOE) Policy 101-14: Family and Community Engagement
Meeting Minutes