Finding Text
Finding Identification
2024 - 001 Federal - ESSA: Title I, Part A, Basic Grants Low Income and Neglected #50000
Federal Program Information
U.S. Department of Education
Award Year: 2023-24
Assistance Listing Number: 84.010
Passed Through: California Department of Education
Criteria or Specific Requirement
California Education Code Section 52852 composition of School Site Council (SSC) for Elementary
Schools. At elementary schools, the school site council must be constituted to ensure parity between (a)
the principal, classroom teachers, and other school personnel, and (b) parents of students attending the
school or other community members. Classroom teachers must comprise a majority of persons
represented under section (a).
Condition
The SSC at Wasuma Elementary School did not have the proper composition of members. The SSC had
five members consisting of the principal, classroom teachers, and other school personnel and had three
members consisting of parent or community members. The proper composition should have had parity
between these two groups.
The SSC improper composition was due to the difficulty in getting parents to participate in the SSC.
The Wasuma Elementary School site is not in compliance with California Education Code Section 52852.
Questioned Costs
Not determined.
Sampling Method
The sampling method used was not a statistically valid sample.
Identification of Repeat Finding
The audit finding is not a repeat of a finding in the immediately prior audit.
Recommendation
The Wasuma Elementary School site council needs to be formed to ensure parity between staff members
and parents/community members as detailed in California Education Code Section 52852.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions
The District agrees with this finding. Please refer to the corrective action within the Findings and
Recommendations Section.