Ralston Middle School

Ralston Middle School ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS (ELAC) ARTICLE I – NAME The name of this organization shall be the Ralston Middle School English Language Advisory Committee. ARTICLE II – PURPOSE The purposes of this council shall be to provide opportunities for parents to give advice and assist the school in the decision making process concerning programs for Limited English Proficient (LEP), also known as English Learners (EL) students. The work of the ELAC is to: A. Consult parents regarding services to English Learners. B. Advise in the development and implementation of the school site plan for bilingual education submitted to the governing board. C. Review the school’s (R-30) Language Census Report in developing the school’s plan for bilingual education. D. Help make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance. ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP SECTION I: Composition of committee The ELAC shall be comprised of site English Learner parents, with a child in attendance at Ralston Middle School. The Principal or her designee, automatically serves as an ELAC member. There is no minimum size for the ELAC The ELAC may meet to delegate its responsibilities to an existing School Site Council for up to two years. SECTION 2: Terms of Membership All committee officers shall serve a one-year term. SECTION 3: Advisory Rights Each member shall be entitled to one vote and may cast that vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the committee. A motion will pass with a simple majority (51%) of English Learner parents present at the meeting. SECTION 4: Termination of Membership A member shall no longer hold membership should his/her child cease to attend Ralston Middle School. SECTION 5: Resignation Any officer may resign by submitting a written resignation to the committee chairperson. SECTION 6: Vacancy If an officer vacancy occurs, the committee will elect a new officer. ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS SECTION 1: Composition The officers of the ELAC shall consist of a chairperson, vice chairperson, DELAC representative, DELAC alternate, and any other officer deemed necessary by the committee. Officers shall be elected by the committee on an annual basis and shall be members of the committee. A secretary shall be appointed from the site staff. SECTION 2: Duties The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the committee. The chairperson must be an English Learner parent with a child in attendance at RAlston Middle School. The vice-chairperson shall assist the chairperson and shall perform the duties of the chairperson in his/her absence. The secretary shall keep a current record of all committee meetings, membership list, and calendar of meetings. The DELAC representative or alternate shall attend and represent the school site at all district level meetings and report to the ELAC regarding district meetings attended. ARTICLE V – MEETINGS A minimum, of four regular meetings shall be held during the school year. The date, time, and place shall be decided by the committee. Notification of all regular and special meetings shall be duly publicized not less than three days prior to the meeting. All meetings shall be open to the public. ARTICLE VI – SUBCOMMITTEES Subcommittees shall be appointed as required to promote the objectives of the advisory committee by a majority of members in attendance. Subcommittees will meet as needed. ARTICLE VII – BUSINESS PROCEDURES ELAC meetings shall be conducted in a manner that allows everyone to be heard and make decisions without confusion. ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS OF BYLAWS These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the committee by a simple majority of the English Learner parents present. ARTICLE IX – RATIFICATION OF BYLAWS The bylaws shall be in effect when adopted by a simple majority of the members present. » read more...