-Appointment of SMC Members

The SMC of the International School of Aleppo is appointed by the Director General of ICARDA and serve at his discretion. Terms of office will be for a period of three years renewable twice with continuity insured by allowing members of the SMC to serve staggered terms of office. No employee of IISA can serve as a voting member of the SMC. Normally there are nine voting members of the SMC. The school head is a non-voting member.

 

-Parent Involvement in Decision Making

Active parent participation is essential if the school is to sustain the high level of excellence that our students deserve. Parents are encouraged to express ideas, concerns and suggestions about the school to the School Head, the staff, and the SMC or any of its subcommittees through defined channels.

 

The SMC recognizes the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) as the official organization representing parents. The PTA has no policy making function, but is invited to express views on behalf of the parents to the SMC through the School Head. The PTA Chair is the ninth member of the SMC. While the SMC solicits and values the opinions of parents, final decision authority rests with the SMC.

 

The SMC encourages individual parents who have special interests, training, experience, or skills to contribute their talents to the school. From time to time, such persons may be asked to serve as resources or volunteer advisors to school programs.

 

-Procedures for SMC Hearing

Any concern that a community member wishes the SMC to consider must be brought, in writing, to the School Head for the initial steps in its resolution. If the member is not satisfied with the reply given, or if no reply is received within 7 working days of the submission of the concern, an appeal may be sent to the SMC. Further information concerning appeals is available in the School Management Policy manual and available from the School Head.