In DPS, most schools have a Collaborative School Committee (CSC) to enhance student achievement, parent engagement and positive school culture through collaboration.

• 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

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.

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

Every school in the Denver Public School system has one. Colorado law requires all schools to have this kind of group 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)

• Bylaws template

• Colorado Revised Statute, 22-11-401

• Colorado Revised Statute, 22-11-402

• Colorado Revised Statute, 22-11-403

• Colorado Revised Statute, 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