CHARTER GOVERNANCE COUNCIL INFORMATION
Please click here to review a summary of the Charter Governance Council Orientation meeting.
Download the Riverside Drive Charter Petition (PDF)
Download the Riverside Drive Charter By-laws (PDF)
Governance Council Meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Here are the dates for the 2011 – 2012 year:
- Dec 8th @ 6p - Download the agenda (PDF)
- Jan 12th @ 3p
- Feb 9th @ 6p
- Mar 8th @ 3p
- April 12th @ 6p
- May 10th @ 3p
- June 14th @ 6p
AGENDA
If you would like to be on the agenda of a Charter meeting, please contact one of the following members of the Executive Committee five (5) business days or more prior to a meeting. Anyone not on the agenda may still have the opportunity to speak briefly during the public speaking time at the meeting.
- Jennifer Kessler: jennifer.kessler@lausd.net
- Anjalika Nigam: anjalikanigam@gmail.com
- Mary Johnson: mjohns23@lausd.net
CHARTER COMMITTEES
The following Charter committees have been organized. Each committee currently has 3-4 teachers/staff participants. Parents/Riverside Drive Community Members are encouraged to join a committee and participate in the change that is now Riverside Drive Charter. If any of these committees interest you, please contact Anjalika Nigam at anjalikanigam@gmail.com.
SAFETY
- Update and maintain school safety plan
- Monitor plant management as it pertains to safety
- Prepare for practice drills
TECHNOLOGY
- Develop technology plan.
- Research, assess and recommend technology needs for the school.
GRANT WRITING
- Research and submit applications for appropriate grants that serve the basis of our Charter
- Work with the various committees to address grant needs
CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION
- Assess the needs of and maintain a clean (and safe as it pertains to cleanliness) campus
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- Promote school community activities
- Develop public relations strategies
- Coordinate school/community support services
FINANCE / BUDGET
- Maintain and monitor the budget
CURRICULUM / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Develop and evaluate academic programs
- Develop and evaluate special programs
- Facilitate testing
- Monitor student outcomes
STRATEGIC PLANNING
- Detail a one-year-plan and 5-year-plan in accordance with the Riverside Drive Charter petition outline
- Monitor the plan; Ensure that each goal is being met