In DPS, schools have Collaborative School Committees (CSCs) to enhance student achievement, parent engagement and positive school culture through collaboration. CSCs are also known as School Accountability Committees (SACs) in other districts and in charter and innovation schools.

The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) brings together families, staff and community members to create and implement a plan to promote high achievement within a school. This committee meets on a regular basis throughout the school year and is an opportunity for key stakeholders to have a voice in their school. Colorado law requires all schools to have a CSC to increase the amount of accountability and family involvement in our schools.

CSCs include the following representatives:

• Principal or Principal’s designee

• 3 parents

• 1 teacher

• 1 adult member of the school recognized organization

• 1 community member

• Optional: Classified employee

• Optional: Students at Middle School and High School levels

This group works with school leaders to provide feedback and recommendations on important school decisions. These recommendations may include ways to improve academic performance, budget priorities, and the school’s program.

CSCs are governed by federal, state, and district policy. Colorado law requires all schools to have CSCs to increase the amount of accountability and parent involvement in our schools.

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Building Effective Collaborative School Committees

• Collaborative School Committee District Handbook (English)

• Collaborative School Committee District Handbook (Español)

• Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-11- 401-403 (Combined)

• CSC Membership Graphic

  • English

  • Español

• Sections in the DCTA Agreement that apply to the CSC

• These short videos are available to share a brief introduction to CSCs with your school community:

  • English

  • Español

• "Intro to CSCs" Community Course - Coming Soon!