Quiz on School-Based Decision Making Councils (SBDMs)

In which state were SBDMs created as part of the 1990 Education Reform Act?

• California

• Texas

• Kentucky

• Florida

What is one of the key responsibilities of SBDMs regarding student learning?

• Organizing sports events

• Improving student achievement

• Conducting parent-teacher meetings

• Managing school finances

What is the goal of all decisions made under the principle of Focus on Student Achievement?

• Enhancing teacher salaries

• Improving student learning outcomes

• Increasing school budgets

• Reducing class sizes

What do SBDM councils do in the area of professional learning plans?

• Develop school improvement plans

• Determine professional development plans for staff

• Select teaching practices

• Establish discipline policies

What is the role of SBDM councils in community engagement?

• Allocating budgets

• Fostering communication between school and community

• Hiring staff

• Developing teaching practices

What is the role of stakeholders in community engagement?

• Organizing school events

• Ensuring diverse perspectives in decision-making

• Teaching classes

• Conducting elections

How many teachers typically make up the SBDM council?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is required if a school has a combined minority population of 8% or more?

• More parent representatives

• At least one minority member on the council

• Additional teachers

• Extra funding

Who elects the teacher representatives in the SBDM council?

• Parents

• Students

• Majority of the teachers

• School board

Who organizes the election for parent representatives if a PTO does not exist?

• School principal

• Largest group of parents

• Teachers

• School board