Shared Decision Making

Each building at Victor Central Schools has a council comprised of the following representatives:
4 Parents, 1 Principal,  3 Council Designees, 2 Support Staff,  and 6 employees represented by the Victor Teachers’ Association (VTA) contract, (and 2 Students for VHS Building Council).

Length of Service:  1 Year
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create action plans to improve student achievement.
• Monitor and evaluate plans.
• Establish goals and priorities for buildings.
• Evaluate the SDM process at the building level.
• Facilitate communication between school and community. 
• Identify training needs of council members.
• Share information with each SDM group.

Dispute Resolution Panel Delegate:
Two members, one employee represented by the VTA contract and one parent, will be selected from each Building Council to serve on the Dispute Resolution Panel if needed. 

District Council is comprised of the following representatives:
4 Parents, 1 Chairperson, 2 Administrators, 1 Business/Community Member, 2 VHS  Students,
2 Support Staff, and 6 employees represented by the Victor Teachers' Association (VTA) contract

Length of Service:  2 Years
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor Building Council goals. 
• Support Pre-K-12 instructional program initiatives and District-wide goals.
• Serve as a forum for issues which may have District-wide impact.
• Review and respond regarding program issues with District-wide impact. 
• Provide input and support for Curriculum Council. 
• Disseminate information and maintain communication between buildings and constituency groups.
• Serve within the dispute resolution process as needed. 
• Assure that shared decision-making training occurs on an annual basis.

Dispute Resolution Panel Delegate:
Two members, one employee represented by the VTA contract and one parent, will be selected from District Council to serve on the Dispute Resolution Panel if needed. 

Curriculum Council is comprised of the following representatives:
3 Parents, 1 Chairperson, 2 Administrators, 1 Business/Community Member, 10 employees represented by the Victor Teachers' Association (VTA) and 2 VHS Students

Length of Service:  2 Years
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and coordinate District-wide curriculum.
• Recommend new curriculum development or revisions.
• Assess District curriculum for compliance with State Education Department.
• Solicit and review proposals for curriculum modification, additions, and/or deletions.
• Share processes, updates and products with District Council. 
• Annually develop and review the Professional Development Plan.

Dispute Resolution Panel Delegate:
Two members, one employee represented by the VTA contract and one parent, will be selected from Curriculum Council to serve on the Dispute Resolution Panel if needed. 

Monitoring Task Force is comprised of the following representatives:
2 Parents, 1 Facilitator, 1 Administrator, 1 Business/Community Member, 1 Student (Grades 10-12),
1 Support Staff, and 1 employee represented by the Victor Teachers' Association (VTA) contract  

Length of Service:  1 Year
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review effectiveness of the SDM process every two years or as needed, as stated by the Board of Education (BOE).
• Submit reports to the BOE stating areas of strengths and weakness, as well as recommendations for change or continued implementation of the SDM plan.
• Attend shared decision making training biennially

As per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (100.11), the purpose of school-based planning and shared decision-making shall be to improve the educational performance of all students.

If you have additional questions please email VictorCentralSDM@gmail.com

The seven councils and their parent representation for the 2020-2021 school year are listed by building below. If you would like to bring a topic to their attention or request information they can be contacted through the common email address: victorcentralsdm@gmail.com