Policy Council
Family involvement and leadership are critical to the success of our programs. Policy Council is a governing body comprised of parent representatives elected by their center's/site's parent groups.
Policy Council works with program administrators and the PSESD Board to make decisions that directly affect our children and families.
Policy Council also plays a key role in identifying the needs of low-income families with young children in our communities by creating a Community Needs Report. This information complements the data collected as part of the Community Assessment Report.
Policy Council meets monthly, November to November. Representatives are eligible for a parent leadership reimbursement, which is intended to help offset any costs associated with attending meetings. Center/Site staff and all members of the community are welcome to attend and observe these meetings.
Additional Information for Staff and Families
- Shared Governance Guidance
- Political Activities Procedure
- PSESD Early Learning Governance System (English and Spanish)
- What is Policy Council? - A Resource for Families
English || Spanish || Amharic || Arabic || Chinese Simp || Chinese Tr || Russian || Somali || Ukraine || Vietnamese
- Early Learning Policies - view all of Early Learning's Performance Standards and Policies
Policy Council Meetings
Each Policy Council term (year) runs from November to November.
Click here to access all Policy Council Meeting materials for the 2023-2024 Policy Council Term.