Purpose:  Horace Mann School Site Council is an advisory council for the principal. Members:

• Assist in creating and supporting the Horace Mann School mission
• Provide support to the principal in solving major problems
• Participate in the development of the School Comprehensive Improvement Plan (SCIP)
• Monitor the SCIP
• Encourage school change for success using data driven practices
• Assist with planning and prioritizing the school budget
• Help shape our school's policies and procedures
• Provide input into the selection of the school principal

Accountability:  The Horace Mann School Site Council is accountable to the principal, staff, students, parents, and school community.  Site Council By-laws are used to govern the operational procedures of the Site Council.

Decision Making Authority:  The Horace Mann School Site Council serves an advisory function to the principal.  The Saint Paul Public School Board and Superintendent empower the school principal to make final decisions regarding building policies.

At Horace Mann School, the Site Council has 14 members (7 parents and 7 staff members). Members are elected each spring and typically serve three-year terms. A building Saint Paul Federation of Teachers (SPFT) steward occupies the one permanent seat on the Council.

The Horace Mann School Site Council typically meets on one Wednesday a month at 5:00 p.m. in the Library. Visitors are welcome to attend council meetings.

Should you wish to request an item be placed on the agenda at a future Site Council meeting, please contact one of the co-chairs -- Mike Linn (Parent) Mike.Linn@senate.mn or Judy Browne (Staff) judy.browne@spps.org -- at least one week prior to scheduled meetings.