The Muscatine Community School District is looking for community and parent volunteers that would be willing to become a part of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC).

What is the SIAC?

The School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) is a board-appointed committee that is representative of the Muscatine Community School District and community.

Specific membership requirements to be met are as follows:

• At least two student representatives including the Muscatine High School Student Council president, Junior Class president, and any other student representatives deemed appropriate.
• Three teacher representatives including an elementary and secondary teacher as well as the MEA president.
• Three administration representatives including Superintendent, Director of Innovation and Instruction, and Principal.
• Four community representatives from business and non-profit sectors.
• Two parent representatives.
• Total representation should reflect the community’s demographics to the largest extent practicable.

Purpose:

The purpose of the SIAC Committee is to provide input to the board of education regarding:

• Major educational needs
• Student learning goals
• Long-range and annual improvement goals
• Desired levels of student performance
• Progress toward meeting district goals
• Harassment/bullying prevention initiatives
• Character education

Responsibilities:

The SIAC committee will meet a minimum of three times a year to review district data and develop recommendations for the board of education for the annual goal-setting meeting. In addition, individual SIAC members will be available to meet with the Department of Education Comprehensive Site Visit Team.

CONTACT: Lisa Bunn at 563-263-7223 or lisa.bunn@mcsdonline.org if interested.