PTO
Our PTO is growing and needs your support! Before school begins, the PTO starts planning events to support students and learning. Even if you only have a little time to commit, we can use your help! Some events that need one-time volunteers include school picture days, special lunch events, book fairs, Field Day, and Benito Juarez Day!
Our PTO officers include:
President: Raquel Miranda
Vice President: Kyle Laughlin
Secretary: Patricia Leming
Treasurer Parliamentarian: Erin Meza
Teacher Members:
Principal: Laura Lemos
PTO Board meetings are open to interested parents and are available in person and via Zoom. Please see our website for more information!
School Site Council (SSC)
The SSC is an elected decision-making group comprised of parents, community members, site administrators, teachers, and other staff. It has an ongoing responsibility to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the site plan. The SSC also oversees all categorical funds, such as Title I, Second Language, and GATE. All schools are required to have an SSC. Contact your site administrator or SSC chair if you are interested in joining.
Our SSC members include:
Staff representatives:
Laura Lemos
Lorena Cardenas-Granda
Sonia Fleischman
Nikki Johnson
Carla Griffin
Parent Representatives:
Anthony Montalvo- Chair
Katie Balla
Danielle Lesure-Sopheak
Emily Liebenberg
Brian Miranda
SSC 24-25 Agenda & Minutes
Site Governance Team (SGT)
Each school has an SGT to act as its advisory body on issues other than major categorical programs. If you want to be part of your school's SGT, contact me at [email protected].
SGT 24-25 Agenda & Minutes
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Schools that have twenty-one or more English as a Second Language (ESL) students also have an English Learner Advisory Committee. It serves as the advisory body to the school on four key issues:
- The school plan for English learners
- Needs assessment
- Administration of the language census
- Efforts to make parents aware of the importance of attendance
Contact me at [email protected] if you want to join our ELAC.
District-Level Committees
Career Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC)
Develop recommendations for the college, career, and technical education program and liaise between the district and potential employers. Learn more.
Compensatory Education Programs, District Advisory Council (DAC)
An advisory group of elected representatives from Title I schools consult with the district on behalf of compensatory education program participants.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
Advises the Board of Education and district staff on programs and services for English Learners.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) District Advisory Committee
Advises central office staff on GATE program development, planning, and implementation as required by state law; acts as regional liaison to school sites to develop gifted programs; reviews district program objectives, activities, budget timelines, and annual evaluations. Contact your school principal or the GATE District Advisory Committee for more information.
Independent Citizens Oversight Committee (ICOC)
A citizens" advisory group was created to monitor Proposition S implementation and expenditures. ICOC meetings are open to the public and regulated by the Brown Act.
Special Education, Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for
Advises the SDUSD Board of Education and the Special Education administration on implementing the Local Plan, which describes how the district provides services to students with exceptional needs.
Utilization of Excess School Property, Advisory Committee for (ACUESP)
Board-appointed citizens" advisory group authorized to consider proposals and develop recommendations regarding property owned by the school district.