The purpose of the School Improvement Council (also referred to as Site Council) is to involve staff, parents and community members in school-based shared decision-making. Lincoln parents, staff, and community partners comprise this Council. Members work to monitor progress on the goals and objectives of the School Improvement Plan.

The goal of school-based decision-making is to affect the instructional program in order to improve student acheivement. At the same time, shared/school-based decision-making provides a process to make informed decisions for the future through involvement of school staff, parents and community members.

Decisions are made and changes implemented as part of the school-based shared process need to be in accordance with Board of Education policy, employment contracts, and state and federal law. At the same time, the process should encourage innovation and experimentation when this is feasible and appropriate.

When parents, students, teachers and community members unite to provide quality education for our students, a true spirit of collaboration, trust and shared decision-making provide us with the best ingredients for success.

Lincoln School Improvement Council Responsibilities of Members

1. To attend and actively participate in after school meetings once monthly from 3:20-4:20 p.m.
2. To monitor the school's progress on school improvement.
3. To gather opinions and ideas from members or others whom you are representing and to communicate to constituents the actions of the Council.
4. To attend supplementary sessions on school improvement as requested during the school year.

Your comments and questions regarding this Web page are welcome. Please e-mail to:

Janann Dostal -- jdostal@dubuque.k12.ia.us
Sandy Hanley -- shanley@dubuque.k12.ia.us

Last update: January 10, 2011