BAAC   

Building Accountability Advisory Committee

• What is the BAAC?  The Building Accountability Advisory Committee represents the school communities' point of view and makes recommendations to the building principal for school improvement.  With input from the school administration, teachers, and BAAC members, information is compiled which can then be used to develop School Improvement Plans.

•  It is...
    a potential public relations firm.
    a group that makes suggestions to the Board of Education regarding budget expenditures.
    a group to review the school report card and make suggestions as to how to improve the
     school rating. 
    an advisory committee.
    a group to advise regarding school improvement plans.
    a group to advise regarding student achievement.
    a group that works with the school administration to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

•  It is not...
    a mini school board.
    a group that evaluates district personnel.
    a group that makes hiring and firing recommendations.
    a policy making body.    
                 From: http://www.co-san.org/resources/AccountabilityHandbook.pdf 
   

• Goals of BAAC
    Facilitate communication between the school and community. 
    Discuss issues of curriculum, budget, growth, safety, wellness and communication.
    Discuss all major school issues.
    Report to the DAAC and Board of Education.

• Who should join?
   Members consist of students, parents, teachers, administrators and community members.
                   THIS INCLUDES YOU!

• How can you get involved?
  Come to our next meeting!  Feel free to bring a friend! All meetings are held from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WHES Library. Our meeting dates for the 2007-2008 school year are:
      Wednesday, September 26, 2007
      Monday, November 12, 2007
      Monday, December 10, 2007
      Monday, January 14, 2008
      Monday, February 11, 2008
      Monday, March 17, 2008
      Monday, April 14, 2008
      Monday, May 12, 2008

COME JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
AT
 WOODMEN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!