Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2160P

Title I Parent Involvement Continued

In order to achieve the level of Title I parent involvement desired by District policy on this topic, these procedures guide the development of each school’s annual plan designed to foster a cooperative effort among parents, school, and community.

Guidelines

Parent involvement activities developed at each school will include opportunities for:

• Volunteering;
• Parent education;
• Home support for the child’s education;
• Parent participation in school decision making. The school system will provide opportunities for professional development and resources for staff and parents/community regarding effective parent involvement practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

Parents

It is the responsibility of the parent to:

• Actively communicate with school staff;
• Be aware of rules and regulations of school;
• Take an active role in the child’s education by reinforcing at home the skills and knowledge the student has learned in school;
• Utilize opportunities for participation in school activities.

Staff

It is the responsibility of staff to:

• Develop and implement a school plan for parent involvement;
• Promote and encourage parent involvement activities;
• Effectively and actively communicate with all parents about skills, knowledge, and attributes students are learning in school and suggestions for reinforcement;
• Send information to parents of Title I children in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.

Community

Community members who volunteer in the schools have the responsibility to:

• Be aware of rules and regulations of the school;
• Utilize opportunities for participation in school activities.

Administration

It is the responsibility of the administration to:

• Facilitate and implement the Title I Parent Involvement Policy and Plan;
• Provide training and space for parent involvement activities;
• Provide resources to support successful parent involvement practices;
• Provide in-service education to staff regarding the value and use of contributions of parents and how to communicate and work with parents as equal partners;
• Send information to parents of Title I children in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.

Procedure History:
Promulgated on: 10/18/04
Revised on: 9/16/13