Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 52 views

    Running A SCC Meeting

    Uploaded by

    herroyalblaireness
    School Community Council meetings have several key purposes: 1) To discuss and make decisions about school issues and policies. 2) To follow a standard order of business including reviewing minutes, hearing reports, discussing old and new business, and adjourning. 3) To use proper parliamentary procedure when making and voting on motions to ensure meetings run efficiently and decisions are made properly. Taking thorough minutes is important for keeping records of discussions and decisions.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Running A SCC Meeting

    Uploaded by

    herroyalblaireness
    52 views9 pages
    School Community Council meetings have several key purposes: 1) To discuss and make decisions about school issues and policies. 2) To follow a standard order of business including reviewing minutes, hearing reports, discussing old and new business, and adjourning. 3) To use proper parliamentary procedure when making and voting on motions to ensure meetings run efficiently and decisions are made properly. Taking thorough minutes is important for keeping records of discussions and decisions.

    Original Title

    Running a SCC Meeting

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    School Community Council meetings have several key purposes: 1) To discuss and make decisions about school issues and policies. 2) To follow a standard order of business including reviewing minutes, hearing reports, discussing old and new business, and adjourning. 3) To use proper parliamentary procedure when making and voting on motions to ensure meetings run efficiently and decisions are made properly. Taking thorough minutes is important for keeping records of discussions and decisions.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    52 views9 pages

    Running A SCC Meeting

    Uploaded by

    herroyalblaireness
    School Community Council meetings have several key purposes: 1) To discuss and make decisions about school issues and policies. 2) To follow a standard order of business including reviewing minutes, hearing reports, discussing old and new business, and adjourning. 3) To use proper parliamentary procedure when making and voting on motions to ensure meetings run efficiently and decisions are made properly. Taking thorough minutes is important for keeping records of discussions and decisions.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    of 9

    The Center for the School of the Future

    Understand procedure for SCC meetings Understand voting rules Understand minute taking & record keeping

    Think for 3 minutes about the following questions:


    Why do School Community Councils have meetings? What are some positive outcomes from SCC meetings? How can good record keeping make future meetings easier?

    Your SCC should develop a standard order of business. Use any items that apply to your meetings: I. Call to order II. Reading and approval of minutes III. Reports from officers and standing committees IV. Reports from special committees V. Unfinished business VI. New business VII. Adjournment

    A member addresses the presiding officer for recognition. A member addresses the presiding officer for recognition. The member proposes a motion. Another member must second the motion. The presiding officer states the motion to the assembly. The assembly can now discuss or debate the motion.

    The presiding officer takes the vote on the motion Voting can be done by voice, show of hands or balloting
    For a vocal or show of hands All those in favor? All those opposed? For a ballot cast, all members will write their vote and turn them in to the presiding officer. He/she will count them and record them for the council meeting records.

    The presiding officer announces the result of the vote The floor is now open and another motion can be proposed.

    Date of the meeting Subject, or purpose of the meeting A list of the attendees Administrative issues discussed and the name of the individual(s) Concerns/Opposition/Questions raised by meeting attendees Closure

    Have an attendance sheet ready to pass around Take notice of the time that the meeting begins and ends Get the main points. You do not need to write down everything that is said. When a motion is made
    Write what the motion was who made the motion the number of votes in favor and against

    make sure to print, sign and date your name at the bottom of your notes, or template

    How can following the procedures in this module make your SCC meetings better?
    How can you adapt these procedures to fit the needs of your SCC?

    You might also like