ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ELAC)
The English Learner Advisory Committee assists with the implementation and evaluation of the school’s English Learner program. It participates in the development of the school’s bilingual budget. Parents of LEP (limited-English proficient) students constitute at least 51% of the membership of this committee. California Education Code requires that schools with 20 or more LEP students establish a school-level advisory committee on bilingual education.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC)
Each school with a School Improvement Program is mandated by the State to establish a School Site Council. The SSC has the responsibility to review the implementation and effectiveness of the local School Improvement Program. The SSC annually develops a plan and budget to reflect the needs and priorities at the school. Membership includes parity between school personnel (the principal, teachers and others) and the community (parents, students and others).

COMPENSATORY EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CEAC)
During the 2005-06 school year, John Burroughs will receive EIA-SCE funds. These state monies provide supplementary services to meet the educational needs of students. The CEAC recommends the allocation of budget resources to implement a compensatory education program. Parents comprise 50% plus 1 of the membership of this committee.

LOCAL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (LSLC)
Agreed to by the Los Angeles Unified School District and the United Teachers-Los Angeles, the Local School Leadership Council has the responsibility for:

1. Staff Development Programs
2. Student Discipline Guidelines
3. Schedule of Activities and Events
4. Guidelines for use of Equipment
5. Local Budgetary Matters
   

In accordance with state law, John Burroughs follows the District’s established Uniform Complaint Procedure (Title 5).