Committees

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Gregory-Portland ISD is looking for individuals who would like to serve on existing, new, or upcoming committees developed by the district. Stakeholder input is extremely valuable and important to us as we continue to build and refine practices and procedures to provide attain our mission of educating, inspiring, and empowering our students to succeed in life and become the next generation of leaders. Learn more about the committees and how to apply for service below.

District Committees are advisory in nature, providing insight and feedback to administrators and teams. Committees are comprised of Gregory-Portland ISD teachers and staff, family members, community members, and G-PISD students as may be appropriate based on the structure and purpose of the committee(s). The number of representatives from each group varies by committee.

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District Committees

Family Engagement Committee

DISTRICT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

PURPOSE

This committee has been formed to expand the voices of our families -- providing another layer of input in addition to all other committees. Participants weigh in with their feedback on key matters including safety, future calendar options, family requests/needs, volunteerism, and more.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIP: Family members of G-PISD students and teachers/staff representing each campus.

TERMS / SERVICE: 1-Year and 2-Year Terms, assigned at random during first meeting by drawing to ensure continuity and knowledge base retained among membership from year to year.

MEMBER ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Must attend 50% of meetings to be considered for 2nd term. Must attend 2 of first 3 meetings to remain on committee. Members can be assigned during school year from applicants to fill any vacant seat, as needed/desired by district / committee organizer.

MEETING FREQUENCY: Summer prior to new school year: 2-3 meetings, and quarterly during the school year with no more than four (4) total meetings along a standard schedule. Ad-Hoc meetings may also be scheduled with advanced notice as needed/called by the district / committee organizer.

MEETING TIME(s): Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with doors open beginning at 5:30 p.m. for networking and meal or snacks/refreshments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

No virtual options for these meetings. Must attend in person. If an applicant declines or resigns from committee, the organizer (district) will appoint a new candidate for the vacant seat -- members may not appoint a person of their own choosing to represent them, as that is not the nature and purpose of this committee.

MAIN CONTACT / ORGANIZER(s)

Mrs. Sharon Reckaway | Director of Family & Community Engagement

Mrs. Crystal Matern | Chief Communications & Engagement Officer

2024-2025

2023-2024

Site-Based Decision-Making (SBDM) Committee

DISTRICT SITE-BASED DECISION-MAKING (SBDM) COMMITTEE

PURPOSE

Per Policy BQA(LOCAL) - In compliance with law, the District shall establish a District-level committee to advise the Board or its designee in establishing and reviewing the District Improvement Plan, as well as the District's educational goals, performance objectives, and major District-wide classroom instructional Programs

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIP: (1) Campus based professional staff and district level professional staff (professional staff must be comprised of two-thirds classroom teachers); (2) Parent / Family representatives (two or more); (3) Community representatives who are not parents of current students (two or more); and (4) Business representatives (two or more / these individuals need not reside in the district or operate a business in the district).

TERMS / SERVICE: Serve one year terms and shall not be limited as to the number of consecutive terms

MEMBER ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish and review the District Improvement (DIP) as well as the District's educational goals, performance objectives and major district-wide classroom instuctional programs.

MEETING SCHEDULE, DATES, TIMES

MEETING FREQUENCY: Per BQA(LOCAL), the committee shall schedule at least 2 meetings per year, including the public meeting required by law. The district meets this minimum requirement by scheduling meetings in October, November, January, Feburary, March, May and June.

MEETING TIME(s): 1st Thursday of the month VIRTUALLY - 4:00 - 5:00pm.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If vacancy occurs during the year, it will be filled for the remainder of the year by election or selection as appropriate.

MAIN CONTACT / ORGANIZER(s)

Dr. Michael Norris | Executive Director of School Leadership & Accountability

Mrs. Tracy Johnson | Secretary to the Executive Director of School Leadership & Accountability

Safety & Security Committee

DISTRICT SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE

PURPOSE

This committee focuses on Safety and Security planning, audits, needs and trends.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIP: Emergency Management Representative, Local Police Representative(s), ISD Police representative, School Board President, School Board Member, Superintendent, at least one classroom teacher, two parents. G-PISD has additional members from Auxiliary Depts.

TERMS / SERVICE: n/a

MEMBER ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement emergency plans consistent with the district multi-hazard operations plan, provide recommendations to the board of trustees regarding Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) updates, provide support in connection with safety audits, and comply with local law enforcement agencies on methods to increase law enforcement presence near district campuses.

MEETING SCHEDULE, DATES, TIMES

MEETING FREQUENCY: At least three (3) or more meetings per school year, with required meetings during spring and fall semester.

MEETING TIME(s): Tuesdays from 4pm to 5pm as scheduled throughout the year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

n/a

MAIN CONTACT / ORGANIZER(s)

Mr. Michael Thieme | Executive Director of Safety & Security

Mrs. Selena Jones | Secretary to the Executive Director of Safety & Security

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

DISTRICT SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (SHAC)

PURPOSE

SHACs assist in promoting school health coordination within the school district and in the community.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIP: Community members, Parents of students from all campuses.

TERMS / SERVICE: One year.

MEMBER ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES: SHACs work with school district and state agency personnel to develop the district wellness plan, recommend health programs, locate health services, create food service programs, share federal and state funds, and create procedures as aligned with board policy.

MEETING SCHEDULE, DATES, TIMES

MEETING FREQUENCY: Four times per year during the months of October, December, February, and April annually.

MEETING TIME(s): Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (or later, if needed).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

n/a

MAIN CONTACT / ORGANIZER(s)

Mrs. Sharon Reckaway | Director of Family & Community Engagement

Ad-Hoc Committees

School / Campus Committees

G-PISD schools across the district each meet with stakeholders within their school communities and throughout our greater community. Each school has their own Campus Site-Based Decision-Making (SBDM) Committee (with responsibilities similar to those listed above for the District SBDM Committee), as well as several standing and ad-hoc committees throughout the school year as needed.

If you would like to serve on a campus committee, please complete the application form and indicate any specific preference(s) you may have regarding placement to support various needs and opportunities for engagement in our schools. Thank you!