The planning and advisory team is composed of members who shall represent campus-based professional staff, district-level professional staff, parents, businesses, and the community. The council includes at least two parents, one business representative, two community members, a professional representative from each campus/nominated and elected by classroom teachers at that campus, one non-instructional member, and two district level professional staff. The district's planning and advisory team will address the following:

• Assist the Chief Academic Officer in the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the district's educational program.
• Assist the Chief Academic Officer with the District Improvement Plan through development, evaluation, and annual review.

Decision-making Process

The District-level planning and decision-making team shall use the information reviewed under this policy in developing and reviewing District Improvement Plan. The team will have the authority to make recommendations pertaining to all aspects of the school's programs and operations as described in the body of the governance model. The Chief Academic Officer will have the authority to review any decision made by the committee. If the Chief Academic Officer disagrees with the team, the Chief Academic Officer will offer alternative solutions and a rationale.

Method of Communication

The agenda will be generated two days before a scheduled meeting. The agenda and related materials will be sent to members of the committee the day before the committee meeting. Minutes will be kept of all meetings. Committee members will also utilize the district website for dissemination of meeting information to the community at large.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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