District Advisory Council
District Advisory Council
The District Advisory Council helps guide district-level planning and decision-making in support of student performance, instructional programs and continuous improvement.
About the DAC
Every school district in Texas is required to establish a committee that regularly meets to plan for the improvement of student performance. The Hutto ISD Board of Trustees has adopted policy establishing the District Advisory Council, or DAC, to support district-level planning and decision-making.
Purpose & Role
The DAC is advisory in nature and supports the district’s work to review educational plans, goals, student performance, dropout information and major classroom instructional programs.
Mission
Broad-Based Representation
The DAC’s mission is to inspire excellence in education for all Hutto ISD students through broad-based community representation.
Planning
District Improvement
The Council reviews district educational plans, goals, student performance information and major instructional programs.
Advisory
Professional Development
The DAC approves district-level professional development plans as part of its advisory responsibilities.
Membership
The DAC includes campus-based professional staff, district-level professional staff, parents, business representatives and community members.
Staff
Campus & District Staff
Membership includes campus-based and district-level professional staff.
Community
Parents & Community
Parents, business representatives and community members help bring additional perspectives to the process.
Requirement
Teacher Representation
As required by law, at least two-thirds of the district and campus staff members must be classroom teachers.
Representation: Every effort is made to select non-staff members representing ethnic, grade and program diversity.
Meetings
The DAC meets approximately three to five times per year, usually at 5:30 p.m. at the Hutto ISD Administration Building, 200 College Street, Hutto, Texas.
Frequency
3–5 Times Per Year
The Council meets several times throughout the year to support district planning.
Time
Usually 5:30 p.m.
Meetings are typically scheduled in the evening to support participation.
Location
Administration Building
Meetings are typically held at 200 College Street in Hutto.
Contact
For additional information about the District Advisory Council, contact the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Innovation & Instruction at (512) 759-3771.
Policies
The following Board policies guide district-level planning and decision-making committees.