School Community Council

School Community Councils (SCC) School Website Requirements Guide

What is required:

1. Public meeting notices and agendas must be posted in a publicly accessible area in your school’s administrative office and on your school’s internet website at least six (6) calendar days before your SCC meeting

2. Public meeting minutes must be posted in a publicly accessible area in your school’s administrative office and on your school’s internet website on a timely basis 

Source: HRS §302A-1124  Mandate to initiate school community councils. 

Other considerations for your SCC webpage:

• Meeting notices: include the day, time, and location of the meeting. If using a virtual format, include the virtual meeting link and corresponding access information, such as a password.

• Meeting minutes: post the minutes before the next SCC meeting. If not yet approved, include a note that the minutes are in draft form or are pending approval.

• Other recommended items to include on your SCC website page:

  • Current SY member roster

  • Current SY bylaws

  • Academic & Financial Plan

  • Previous years’ meeting minutes

• Access: Ensure your SCC webpage or information is easily accessible for any member of the public to find and that the information is presented in a way that is easily readable. 

Examples:

• Ahuimanu Elementary; Windward; Link to website

• Anuenue School; Honolulu; Link to website

• August Ahrens Elementary; Leeward; Link to website

• Baldwin High; Maui; Link to website

• Castle High; Windward; Link to website

• DeSilva Elementary; Hawaii; Link to website

• Iliahi Elementary; Central; Link to website

• Pahoa High & Inter; Hawaii;  Link to website

Waimea Canyon Middle; Kauai; Link to website