Season 2 Episode 21: Latifah Phillips-A School Site Council FAQ
We had the pleasure of speaking with Lowell’s Chief Equity and Engagement Officer, Latifah Phillips, about School Site Councils. The Councils, which are required by Massachusetts Education Law, are experiencing something of a rebirth as their responsibilities and decision-making are an essential part of the Student Opportunity Act.
The School Site Councils are not only governed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts law, there are policies in place through the Lowell Public Schools policy manual. Latifah Phillips, in her role as the Chief Equity and Engagement Officer, is working to ensure that Lowell’s School Site Councils not only comply with state and local policies, but are also opportunities for collaboration, engagement, and empowerment by all stakeholders in the Lowell Public Schools.
For More Information:
The Lowell Public School Policy Manual can be found on the Lowell Public Schools website. Click on “Our District” in the light gray banner and selection Policy Manual in the drop down.
Lowell Public Schools Office of Educational Equity and Community Empowerment’s website has many valuable resources for interested family and community members.
Lowell Public Schools Website has a complete list of Lowell Schools and their websites. Click on the drop down “Our Schools” menuin the top banner to locate individual school websites.
Latifah Phillips also graciously shared this slideshow which was shared with Leadership in January. Click here to download the presentation.
Lowell’s School Site Councils will be quite busy over the next several weeks and months as they begin to meet to begin their work. As the Councils become more active, be sure to check individual school website’s for news of the Council’s meetings and upcoming agenda items.
We once again thank Latifah Phillips for speaking with us on today’s podcast and for her collaboration with the UTL on this important effort to engage school stakeholders in a meaningful way. We hope that this conversation helps to clear any misconceptions about the roles and formation of School Site Councils across the Lowell Public Schools.
We once again thank you for tuning in to this episode. We hope that if you enjoy what you hear, you will subscribe to our podcast using Apple iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast aggregator. As always, we welcome your general comments and feedback. If you have suggestions for future podcast topics or if you are aware of UTL members who might be willing to share experiences and expertise, send us an email at utlstraighttalk@gmail.com.
