Dear Foothill Parents:
As the new Chairperson of the Foothill School Improvement Team (SIT) this year, I would like to take this opportunity to share some important information and encourage you to consider becoming involved with this important group. SIT has an advisory role in the development of our School Improvement Plan each year, beginning the work of setting school goals within the first 8 weeks of school. As a SIT member, you will participate in decisions about issues ranging from curriculum to culture, and overall school reform.
At monthly SIT meetings, parents work together with school staff to ensure accountability for student learning and school climate. Using the “TIES - Tools of Inquiry for Equitable Schools" model, the school improvement process begins with the forming of goals targeted at improving three aspects of Foothill: academics, equity and climate.
As a SIT member, you will help keep the focus on student needs, brainstorm potential solutions, develop actions and strategies, and check on school progress. You will help monitor the steps taken to reach school goals and provide input for future improvement goals.
Please join us on Tuesday, August 28th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the library. We would love to see a large, committed group of parents participating regularly in this group. However, if you are unable to attend, please check the school website for SIT agendas and meeting minutes to keep current on issues facing our school.
Together we cam improve our school for all children.
Hope to see you there,
Julene Thom