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School Site Council

Purpose of School Site Council 

The School Site Council plays an important role for each school site. It is a decision-making body that represents all educational partners of the school community. The school principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents and students (secondary level) make up this group.

School Site Council will:

  • Develop, evaluate, and approve the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), including the proposed expenditures of funds, Needs Assessment, and Annual Evaluation.

  • Involve parents in planning, review, and improvement of school Parent/Family Engagement.

  • Review and approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan.

  • Review and approve the Home-School Compact.

  • Provide input on the Local Control Accountability Plan.

Meetings

Other Resources

Get Involved with Our School Community!

CMMHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

Costa Mesa Middle/ High School PTSA is a committed group of parents, teachers and students who work together with school personnel and the community, to better serve Costa Mesa Middle/ High School students. PTSA meets on a regular basis on the 3rd Monday of each month. All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the Costa Mesa Middle/ High School library. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is responsible for advising the principal and staff on programs and services for English learners and the School Site Council on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).  The ELAC assists the school in the development of the school's needs assessment and ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.  ELAC members are provided training and materials to assist in carrying out advisory responsibilities.

The ELAC is a great way for parents of English learners to become involved in their child’s education.  Meetings include additional informative topics and speakers.  Parents can attend the school ELAC at anytime.  For more information on the ELAC at Costa Mesa High School please review this web page or contact our school office.

Costa Mesa Schools Foundation

The Costa Mesa High School Foundation was formed in 2003 to manage a generous endowment donated by CJ Segerstrom & Sons to fund enhanced educational opportunities at Costa Mesa high and middle school. Over the course of the past 20 years, the Foundation has dispersed more than $1,000,000 in grants both by continuing to manage endowment earnings while concurrently planning and executing a variety of community-friendly events that have raised additional dollars.