District Advisory Committee (DAC)

About the DAC:

In compliance with Education Code 11.251, the District Advisory Committee shall advise the Board of Trustees or its designee in establishing and reviewing the District's educational goals, objectives, and major districtwide classroom instructional programs identified by the Board or its designee. The committee shall serve exclusively in an advisory role except that the committee shall approve staff development of a districtwide nature.

Composition of the DAC:

The committee is composed of members who shall represent campus-based professional staff, district-level professional staff, parents, businesses and the community. For purposes of this policy, district-level professional staff shall be defined as professionals who have responsibilities on campus, including, but not limited to, central office staff.

Katherine Anne Porter School is committed to involving parents, community, and businesses in education. If anyone wishes to volunteer to be a part of the DAC, please contact KAPS at 512-648-3180.

PURPOSE:

• Serving as a sounding board for projected changes in policy and other concerns that may be raised by the Superintendent.
• Studying and making suggestions for change or improvement in any program offered by the Superintendent.
• Being visible in the community.

OBJECTIVES:

• Assess district-wide programs and services.
• Help improvement plan.
  
  

TOPICS OF INTEREST:

• Comprehensive Needs Assessment
• COVID Updates
• DAC Training
• District Improvement Plan
• District Parent and Family Engagement Policy
• Legislative Initiatives
• Student Code of Conduct

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:

Terms of Members

2 years

Meetings

At least three times per year

Expectations

• Attend all meetings.
• Report DAC activities
• Support the decisions of the committee and educate the school community about the progress of the school and the efforts of KAPS