August 16, 2023

Clovis West High School
Clovis West…Focused on Improving Academic and Individual Achievement for ALL Students!
Gold Ribbon School - 2015 Golden Bell Award - 2015

Dear Parents,
Clovis West High School is in the process of electing members to the School Site Council (SSC) for the 2023-2024 school year. The SSC is required for schools receiving categorical funds such as Title I and Title III funds. These funds are used to supplement the regular school program. Clovis west High School receives the following categorical funds: LCAP Supplement, Title III, and Intervention.
The purpose of the SSC is to ensure the school is continually engaged in identifying and implementing curriculum and instructional practices resulting in strengthening the core academic program and ensuring pupils have success in school. This core program should embody the district’s curriculum, which itself should reflect the state frameworks and curriculum standards. The SSC is charged with the task of developing and approving the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA); which is a comprehensive plan designed to improve the effectiveness of the school program. The school’s improvement effort should also be coordinated with the district’s effort to upgrade its curriculum offerings and quality of instruction in order that both the school, through the SSC, and the Governing Board, through the District Office, become part of a single improvement effort. The council shall carry out all other duties and responsibilities assigned to it in the Education Code of the State of California.

Clovis West High School in Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) has designated our School Site Council (SSC) established pursuant to California Education Code (EC) Section 52852 to function as the School Advisory Committee (SAC). One member of the SAC designates one member from the school SSC to serve as a voting
member on the district’s Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). SAC serves as an advisory committee for the purpose of advising schools regarding their specific categorical programs and the role of developing the LCAP in the creation of a plan that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

In order to accomplish this task, the SSC meets on a regular basis to assess student needs, develop and approve the plan including categorical budgets, and monitor its implementation. At Clovis West High School, the SSC meets on a quarterly basis in the library and/or on Zoom.

Members of the SSC include the principal, classroom teachers, other staff members and parents. Members of the SSC are elected by their peers; therefore, parents are elected by parents. Parents need to be elected this year for the 2023-2024 SSC. A member serves for two years. If you are interested in being a member of the SSC, please fill out the nomination form below and return it to school with your child no later than September 1, 2023. After all nominations are in, a ballot will be sent home to all parents. The (2) parents with the highest number of votes will serve on the SSC.

Return the nomination form to school with your child no later than September 1, 2023. Nominations will not be accepted after September 1, 2023. If you have any questions, please call the school.

Sincerely,

Mr. Eric Swain Clovis West Principal

CLOVIS WEST HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM
I am interested in being a member of the School Site Council (SSC) and would like to place my name in the nomination. I understand that after all nominations are in, a ballot will be sent home for final selection.

Name	Child’s Name	Counselor
Return to school by September 1, 2023
1070 E. Teague  FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93720  559-327-2000
Eric Swain, Principal
Hailey Becker, Shannon Harris-Trotter, Anisha Mayberry, and Lorenzo Rodriguez – Learning Directors Matt Loggins – Athletic Director, Josie Vargas – Head Counselor, Kelsey Ostrander – Activities Director