THE LA JOLLA HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNANCE DOCUMENT

Article I

The practical function of the Governance Committee will be to provide a process of inquiry and means of proposal for change for all members of the La Jolla High community. The priority of decision-making will be based upon the primary consideration of that which is in the best interest of La Jolla High School students, promoting and confirming their right to participate in an educational experience that is presented, in all areas, at a level of excellence. Any final resolutions for action or establishment of policies will be subject to a majority vote of the Governance Committee within the scope of authority accorded in the procedural documents of the San Diego Unified School District. The development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and policies of the school falls within the purview of this Governance Committee.

Article II

The Governance Committee shall be composed of nineteen members: the principal, eight certificated staff representatives, the SDEA site representative, one classified representative, five parent representatives, one community representative, and two student representatives. Certificated representatives shall be elected at a general meeting of the credentialed staff. The classified representative shall be elected at a general meeting of the classified staff. The parent representatives shall be selected by the LJHS PTA, must have student(s) currently enrolled at La Jolla High School, and must be PTA members in good standing. The community representative shall be selected by the Foundation of La Jolla High School. The student representatives shall be selected by the Associated Student Body organization. The terms of office for all committee members shall be one academic year, September through June. Whenever possible, representatives will be elected before May 1 and invited to attend the May meeting as observers.

Article III

Meetings will be run by the Governance Committee chair, a Vice-Chair will serve in the absence of the Chair, and a Recorder will take and distribute minutes. These officers will be elected at the first meeting of the year by a simple majority vote. The Governance Committee will form subcommittees as needed and may include non-Governance participants. Items for the agenda shall be submitted to the chair by the Friday preceding the scheduled meeting. Late agenda items may be added at the outset of each meeting.

Article IV

Governance Committee meetings will be run by parliamentary procedures. Official business can only be conducted when a quorum of 50% plus one is present. Monthly meetings will be held on dates established by the Governance Committee during the final meeting of the previous academic year (May).

THIS DOCUMENT APPROVED SEPTEMBER 2000.