Introduction
WELCOME TO THE BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) PAGE!
School Site Council Details Link to this section
SSC Meetings in 2024-2025!
Each SFUSD school must have an elected School Site Council (SSC) to represent parents, students, community members, and school staff in the school governance process. The SSC has a number of important responsibilities, including:
- Reviewing and analyzing student achievement data,
- gathering community input,
- helping develop the Balanced Scorecard/Single Plan for Student Achievement (BSC/SPSA) and the school site budget,
- and monitoring the implementation of the plan and budget.
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APRIL 14, 2025 - School Site Council Update
This is a budget update from Balboa High School for the 2025-2026 school year.
My name is Charles Sylvester and I have been a faculty member at Balboa for the last decade. I currently serve as the chair of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC is an elected body with an equal number of community members and school staff that help give the principal feedback on budget priorities. I am sure you have heard the dire and unprecedented budget challenges. There were even threats of possible school closures in the district and an early retirement package was offered this year. Our budget process has been delayed and we are finally able to give some updates.
As a school we have strong pathways and also wanted to maintain Advanced Placement classes across the curriculum. The school administration has worked hard with the different department heads to minimize the impacts of budget cuts on class offerings and class sizes. We know these are uncertain times, but Balboa is a family. Families can go through difficult financial times, but still we will remain strong as a school. The school has already been able to maintain funding for the parent liaisons to serve monolingual parents, a dean to support school safety, and another grade level counselor to reduce caseloads by 100 students.
We will be getting our finalized allocations soon and then we will make public the final decisions during these difficult financial times. We appreciate your patience and understanding. As we deal with rising inflation in our personal lives it is difficult to witness these financial problems in our schools. But we are fighting to keep Balboa a great school that serves our students and prepares them for a successful future. Balboa is a historical landmark with great traditions and alumni support.
This week the Western Association of Schools and Colleges will be visiting this week to verify we are aligning our district and school priorities with our daily practices. They are the group that monitors Balboa’s progress and accreditation as a school. After their visit, the SSC will review the Site Plan for Student Achievement that focuses on that same convergence of the school's priorities and practices. At that point the SSC will finalize the budget recommendations to the principal Dr. Arenson. Thank you for your support for Balboa! Go Bucs!!!
Thanks,
Mr. Sylvester
MARCH 11, 2025 - School Site Council Summit
Slide Deck on Site Budget
Agenda items are
1. Go over School Site Budget Slide Deck (note: Budget is not complete)
2. Discuss potential scenarios given position cuts.
3. Analyze input from SSC around next steps.
DECEMBER 4, 2024
SSC Meeting #1 for the 2024-2025 School Year Link to this section
Agenda items are
1. Brief Introductions of members
2. Review and vote on Site Safety Plan.
3. Organize other SSC Dates for 2025.
MEETING NOTES:
SSC meeting Notes 12/4 7:00 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.
Present: Dr. Arenson, J. Nepomuceno, N. Hrizi, C. Sylvester, K. Hartzog, S. Yu, J. Deng, A Castro, K. Dorabji-Reyes, A. Clendenin
Agenda Items:
Brief Introductions
Safety Plan Review
Survey about January and February meeting
No adjustment to the Fall budget.
A Quorum was established, Safety Plan reviewed by Mr. Nepomuceno, and approved in a vote.
The question was posed to the students about if they felt safe at school this year and the students on SSC did well to voice the complexity of relative safety concerns (specifically a gun incident from last September and an incident with a student possibly committing self-harm were mentioned). SSC discussed using the group to leverage resources to support mental health and not just punitive behavioral consequences through investing in such things as restorative practices, peer mediation/ focus projects, and Wellness center support. A couple of council members noted an interest in doing meetings in person in the future to help facilitate community and communication.
Next Steps:
Obtain feedback for January and February dates via survey
Plan for in person meetings
Meeting dates for Spring will be communicated by Winter Break
Chair will be nominated and voted on next meeting
===ZOOM LINK===
Charles Sylvester is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Balboa first SSC meeting 2024-2025
Time: Dec 4, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 857 9805 8273
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FEBRUARY 20, 2024
SSC Meeting #4 2/20/24
1.Create/ review multiple budget resolving scenarios that could allow for a balanced site budget for 2024-2025 school year. Create a related stakeholder survey.
2. Public comment on site allocations with a two minute limit per speaker.
Zoom Link:
Charles Sylvester is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SSC Meeting #4
Time: Feb 20, 2024 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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JANUARY 16, 2024
Tuesday 6-7pm
Virtual Meeting:
Charles Sylvester is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SSC Meeting #3
Time: Jan 16, 2024 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Agenda for January 16th, 2024 Link to this section
Agenda Meeting #3 1/16/23
1. Review of WASC appeal and when we will hear back/ next steps. 5-10 minutes
2. Anticipation of FTE YoY(Full Time Employees Year Over Year) for '24-'25. When do we get this year's numbers? 5-10 minutes
3. The 7 period day. Why is this important for the SPSA (Site Plan for Student Achievement)? What still needs to be figured out to implement this next Fall? 10 minutes
4. The annual stakeholder feedback process. Who do we poll and What do we ask? If we need a public forum or dialogue rather than simple poll numbers how do we create a virtual space for specific and broad feedback? Who leads those spaces and when? What do we need to ask? Is there an update on prom? 10-15 minutes
5. Set a date for the February meeting (after we get the official allocation) and begin to plan the March retreat. 10 minutes
PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDA AND NOTES:
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Zoom link for Tuesday Dec 12 5 p.m-6 p.m. Virtual and in the Buc room before PTSA with ELAC
https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/87555712747
With the next SSC meeting coming up next Tuesday I thought it would be prudent to agree on an agenda for the meeting so we can publish it tomorrow or Friday morning. I also just spend a half hour on hold so the Zoom link shouldn’t expire after 40 minutes now I hope.
As the co-chairs Devon and Mandy you would be expected just to lead the discussions and make sure the meeting stays on pace to finish by 6. I am hoping to invite Norma to speak/ submit something on the expectations given to the Fresh Specialist and data tracking so we know if the money is showing the results we want moving forward this year.
Here are the suggested items;
- Attendance Plan; did the school have to submit a site specific attendance plan? What was it? (5-10 minutes)
- Fresh Specialist and in school attendance: Tracking success! What are the goals prioritized by administration and what is the spreadsheet/ data tracking device to be used? What will success look like? Is there a certain percentage or number of interventions we are looking for? How can we connect it directly to SPSA? (10-15 minutes)
- Prom Location: When will the location be announced? How can stakeholders give feedback about location so they can plan to support as some parents and staff expressed reservations about change in venue and location of Homecoming dance. (10 minutes)
- Update on Timeline and Master Schedule: What does it mean that we have to collaborate with other school sites for the transition? How can SSC support/ advocate for the administration’s efforts and Master Schedule working group? (10 minutes)
- Plan for Stakeholder Feedback: Do we want to conduct surveys again and break into groups that reflect our stakeholders? What do we need to know? Do we need to ask their level of support? How do we gauge their level of commitment to certain initiatives? What are their expectations and priorities for Balboa? (10 minutes)
- Connecting with ELAC How does SSC gain feedback from ELAC? What is the process? Video presentation. (3-5 minutes) time stamp 30:34-33:34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAHSu00PGXc
Other action items: Electing other roles in bylaws.
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Please help us Congratulate and Thank the SSC Members for Balboa High School 2023-2025!
Principal
Teachers
Mousa Rebouh
Other School Staff
Coach DJ Siga
Breayana Jackson
Parents/ Community Members
Marivi Lerdo-de-Tejada
Sharis Yau
Yvonne Dunkley
Parent Alternate: Curtisha Holden
Students:
Mandy Zhao
Devon Chavez
Joleen Deng
AGENDA and MINUTES (last updated 11/01/23):
Agenda
1. Introductions of members (1 minute for each member to discuss themselves and their goal or goals for the SSC in the 2023-2024 school year.) 15-20 minutes
2. Reviews By-laws and Edit as needed: Vote to Approve (10-15 minutes)
Draft Balboa SSC bylaws 2023-2025
3. Vote on Expenditure related to Student Government Homeroom (5-10 minutes)
4. Review/ Overview of the Site Plan for Student Achievement for new and returning members (20-30 minute Dr. Arenson(
5. Review Calendar for the 2023-2024 meeting dates: what do we do when? (5 minutes)
6. Create a Place for outstanding questions: what do we need to know? (5 minutes)
7. Vote for Chair and other Roles for the 2023-2024 school year (5 minutes)
8. Approval for CSSP for the 2023-2024 School Year (2 minutes)
Balboa SSC will be conducted in fidelity to the Green Act as faithfully as possible
THE GREENE ACT
School/District Councils & English Learners Committees
ED 35147
1. Any meeting held by a council or committee shall be open to the public.
2. Any member of the public shall be able to address the council or committee during the
meeting on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the council or committee.
3. Notice of the meeting shall be posted at the school site or other appropriate place
accessible to the public* at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
4. The meeting notice shall specify the date, time, and location of the meeting and contain an agenda describing each item of business to be discussed or acted upon.
5. The council or committee may not take any action on any item of business unless a) the item appeared on the posted agenda, or b) the council or committee members find, by
unanimous vote, that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action
came to the attention of the council or committee subsequent to the posting of the
agenda.
6. Questions or brief statements made at the meeting by members of the council, committee, or public need not be described on an agenda as items of business if those questions or statements a) do not have a significant effect on pupils or employees in the school or school district; or b) can be resolved solely by the provision of information.
7. If a council or committee violates the procedural meeting requirements described above, and upon the demand of any person, the council or committee shall reconsider the items
at its next meeting after allowing for public input on the item.
8. Any materials provided to a school site council shall be made available to any member of the public who requests the materials pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Principal
Assistant Principal
John Nepomuceno
Teachers
Other School Staff
Coach DJ Siga
Parents/ Community Members
Marivi Lerdo-de-Tejada
Sharis Yau
Yvonne Dunkley
Students:
Mandy Zhao
Devon Chavez
Joleen Deng
MINUTES/NOTES:
1. Introductions of members (1 minute for each member to discuss themselves and their goal or goals for the SSC in the 2023-2024 school year.) 15-20 minutes
All members in-attendance introduced.
2. Reviews By-laws and Edit as needed: Vote to Approve (10-15 minutes)
Draft Balboa SSC bylaws 2023-2025
Approved by unanimous decision.
3. Vote on Expenditure related to Student Government Homeroom (5-10 minutes)
Approved by unanimous decision.
4. Review/ Overview of the Site Plan for Student Achievement for new and returning members (20-30 minute Dr. Arenson)
5. Review Calendar for the 2023-2024 meeting dates: what do we do when? (5 minutes)
Next date to meet, TBD
6. Create a Place for outstanding questions: what do we need to know? (5 minutes)
7. Vote for Chair and other Roles for the 2023-2024 school year (5 minutes)
8. Approval for CSSP for the 2023-2024 School Year (2 minutes)
Approved by unanimous decision.
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BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL BYLAWS 2023-2025
ARTICLE I: NAME OF COMMITTEE
The name of this Committee is the Balboa High School Site Council. Throughout these bylaws it is referred to as the “SSC.”
ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES
The Balboa High School SSC will follow State guidelines and be consistent with policies of the San Francisco Unified School District. The SSC is expected to:
| 1.) | Advise the school regarding the planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of the School Site Plan. (See EC [Ed Code = state education laws] 52853.) |
| 2.) | Study and refine the School Site Plan (SPSA) to meet the educational needs and learning styles of all students. At Balboa H.S. the needs of SFUSD targeted students will be especially supported: African Americans, English Learners, Latinos, Pacific Islanders (particularly Samoans), Special Education students, and others as deemed by student data. The School Site Plan will include related staff development activities for adults working with these students. (See SFUSD Strategic Plan and EC 52853) |
| 3.) | Support the Goals of the District: a.) Access & Equity: Make social justice a reality. b.) Student Achievement: Engage high achieving and motivated learners. c.) Accountability: Fulfill or commitments to students and families. (See SFUSD Strategic Plan). |
| 4.) | Emphasize the role of the parent as the first teacher of the child and provide opportunities for all parents to develop the intellectual, social, and physical abilities of their children to become lifelong learners. |
| 5.) | Take other actions as required by the California Education Code. |
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP AND ELECTION
| Section 1. | Composition and Size. To meet SFUSD and State guidelines for secondary schools, the SSC will consist of a minimum of nine members and include a broad representation of parents/community members, students, and staff. The SSC will include a range of socioeconomic and ethnic groups representative of the school student body. (See EC 52853.) |
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| C) | The SSC will have at least these minimum number of members:
12 total |
| Section 2. | Election of Members and Term of Office. The election procedures must be consistent with the District policy. Elections for SSC members and alternates will occur by the Fall Semester every year or every other year. Elected members and alternates will serve for two years until their successors have been elected and qualified; there will be one parent alternate for 2023-2025. Next election cycle will be Fall 2023. Forms for these elections can be found online at the district website. |
| Section 3. | Termination of Membership. Membership can automatically be terminated for any member who is absent from (three) consecutive meetings. The SSC may also suspend or expel a member for cause by affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the members of the SSC. |
| Section 4. | Alternates. An elected alternate may be seated in place of an absent SSC member. Any seated alternate will have voting power for the meeting at which he/she is officially seated by the SSC. |
| Section 5. | Vacancy. Any vacancy on the SSC will be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term through the appointment of a duly elected alternate. It is recommended that the alternate who received the most votes in the regular election shall be appointed. If the composition of the SSC falls below minimum membership and no alternatives are available, vacancies for the unexpired term must be filled by a new regular election. |
ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS
| Section 1. | The officers of the SSC will be: Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Parliamentarian. |
| Section 2. | Election and Term of Office. The officers of the SSC shall be elected bi-annually by majority vote of the SSC members and shall serve for the term of their election. |
| Section 3. | Duties. The duties of the officers: |
Chairperson
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Receive and handle all mail addressed to the SSC. Keep a current roster of SSC members, including addresses and telephone numbers. Vice Chair acts as the role of Chair if needed.
Secretary 1. Take notes that can be published summarizing the content of the meeting minutes in a folder in a Google Drive as a public record.
2. Keep the minutes of all meetings including attendance and summary reports 48-72 hours after the meeting. As part of the process check, we will approve the notes for distribution.
3. The secretary will be conducted on a rotating basis among SSC members until one member volunteers for the role. | |
Parliamentarian to resolve questions of procedure using bylaws and Ed Code. Robert’s rules of Order or another parliamentary procedure will be agreed upon by the council.
ARTICLE V: COMMITTEES
The SSC will form any committees required to carry on the work of the Council. This would include connecting with ELAC and other relevant committees.
| Section 1. | Quorum. The quorum for any committee meeting will be a majority (i.e. 50% or greater) of its members. |
| Section 2. | Selection of committee members. The committee chairperson and members of committees will be appointed by the SSC Chair, subject to a ratification vote by the Council. |
| Section 3. | Reporting responsibilities. Committee chairs will present work plans and recommendations to the SSC for approval. This is related to the Spring SSC retreat. |
ARTICLE VI: DUTIES OF SSC MEMBERS
SSC members will:
- Attend all council meetings on time, or inform the group of the expected absence.
- Accept a position as a committee officer or member when appointed or elected.
- Actively participate in workshops and training sessions to increase knowledge of the School Site Council's purpose and functions.
- Regularly report SSC proceedings and actions to their own peer groups, and bring back peer group recommendations to the SSC.
- Review and approve budgets and school plans (SPSA).
ARTICLE VII: MEETINGS
| Section 1. | Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the SSC will be held on a weekday five or six times a year for one hour at Balboa High or virtually on Zoom. Meetings will be monthly until the budget process is complete for the year. There is a retreat one Saturday each Spring for budget planning. |
| Section 2. | Notice of Meetings. Members must be notified of regular meetings at least 72 hours in advance via email. A meeting notice and agenda must also be posted in a regular public location at the school site at least 72 hours prior to each meeting. |
| Section 3. | Emergency Meetings. Emergency meetings may be called by the Chairperson, the principal or by a majority vote of the SSC. A meeting notice and agenda must be posted in a public location at the school site at least 24 hours prior to an emergency meeting. |
| Section 4. | Meetings Open to School Community. All regular and emergency meetings of the SSC or special committees will be open at all times to members of the school community. Notification will be posted in a timely manner according to Article VII, Section 2 on the School website. A link to the Zoom will be posted on the relevant section of the school website. |
| Section 5. | Order of Meetings. Meetings of the SSC shall be conducted with the intention of reaching consensus and be expedient as possible to respect the time of the members. In the event the SSC reaches an impasse that prohibits business from being conducted, the following action will be taken: The SSC will take a vote with a (percent) majority required for the decision. No member may filibuster a meeting by speaking and must yield to the chair after a maximum three-minute limit. |
| Section 6. | Comments by the parents, community members, administrators, staff, faculty or parents not on the SSC. The SSC will take questions or comments with a two-minute limit via a sign-in list maintained by the chair right before the meeting. The ELAC and SAC shall have time for further comments of 5 minutes each during the meeting. Those groups should bring up specific funding concerns for the following budget cycle. |
| Section 7 | Quorum. All meetings of the SSC must have a quorum present. A quorum shall consist of 50% or greater of the SSC membership. |
ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended by the SSC. The proposed amendments must have been presented and discussed at one regular meeting and noted on the agenda for review. The by laws requires a 2/3 vote of SSC.
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