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Overview of BSEP/SSC
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What We Fund
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Our Goals
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Other BSEP/SSC Responsibilities
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Current Student Representatives
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Community Involvement
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Meeting Link / Information
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Past Meeting Information
Overview of BSEP/SSC
The Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP) is a local tax measure that provides 20% of the funding for the Berkeley Public Schools. The School Board passed the BSEP Official Board Resolution in 2016 as measure E1.
In previous years, Berkeley High School (BHS) elected to have a discrete BSEP committee. In the 2020-2021 school year, BSEP combined with the School Site Council (SSC) – a group tasked with approving the budget and allocating state and federal categorical funds – to create BSEP/SSC.
The BSEP/SSC committee is composed of 16 voting members – 4 parents, 4 students, and 8 staff members, including the BHS principal – and alternates. Term-lengths are 1 year. Student representatives are elected through the BHS Election Convention Process.
What We Fund
The BSEP measure funds district-wide purposes such as Class Size Reduction, School Site Funds, Libraries, Music, Professional Development, Technology, Evaluation, Public Information, and Parent Outreach. For more information, look at BSEP Funding Categories.
BSEP/SSC student representatives work with the School Site Funds, which are 10.25% of the total BSEP budget. Last year, the BSEP/SSC committee drafted and ratified the 2020-2021 BSEP School Site Program Fund Plan by reviewing the Berkeley High Multi-Year Budget.
BSEP/SSC representatives create a comprehensive School Site Plan by evaluating funding requests from organizations, clubs, and school departments. BSEP funds given to these groups are intended for direct student services and activities – including arts and sciences instruction, academic tutoring and counseling, athletics and student activities, and before and after school programs.
Our Goals
The BSEP/SSC committee uses a variety of criteria in making its evaluations. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) goals are central to these criteria and are detailed in the Revised School-Wide Action Plan. The most recent WASC Goals are:
- Data Collection, Analysis, and Utilization to Improve Student Outcomes
- Academic support and professional development for Math 1, 2, and 3
- Socioemotional well-being of students
- Technology Site Objectives
More about WASC goals can be found on the BUSD WASC/SPSA Webpage.
Additionally, BSEP/SSC members consider equity, academic outcomes, enrichment opportunities, evidence, students served, accessibility, fiscal responsibility, and the possibility of outside funding sources when determining the funding plan.
Other BSEP/SSC Responsibilities
BSEP/SSC representatives review BHS educational programs and student achievement data and support the development of the school-wide Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) as part of the accreditation process. BSEP/SSC also approves the School Safety Plan.
Student BSEP/SSC representatives also serve as Student Senate members. More information about the Student Senate can be found at BHS Leadership Job Descriptions 2020-2021 and on the Leadership Constitution (for Student Senate description and mission).
The School Committee Handbook (starting at page 34), BSEP Summary and BHS SSC Bylaws are great resources for learning more about the purpose and the agenda of the BSEP/SSC committee.
Current Student Representatives
- Tenzing Chosang – BIHS – 11th Grade – tenzingchosang@students.berkeley.net
- Eliot Mark – BIHS – 12th Grade – eliotmark@students.berkeley.net
- Maralina Caldas – AC – 12th Grade – maralinacaldas@students.berkeley.net
- Ben Miele – BIHS – 12th Grade – benjaminmiele@students.berkeley.net
- Eszter Molnar – BIHS – 12th Grade – esztermolnar@students.berkeley.net
- Lianna Van Hout – AC – 12th Grade – liannavanhout@students.berkeley.net
- Emma Lynch – BIHS – 11th Grade – emmalynch@students.berkeley.net
- Sevan Minassian-Godner – 10th Grade
- BSEP Office – bsep@berkeley.net
Community Involvement
If you have any questions about BSEP, don’t hesitate to contact us to ask a question or set up a meeting! Email any student representative or get in contact with the district BSEP office at bsep@berkeley.net or (510) 644-8717.
Join the BSEP Email List for updates on meeting dates and budgeting decisions!
Meeting Link / Information
All Past and Present Meeting Agendas – Example Agenda
Detailed Notes from Past Meetings – Example Minutes
Meetings are on Tuesdays at 4:00pm monthly (contact us for specific dates) – BSEP/SSC Meeting Link 2020-2021
Simplified Updates for BSEP/SSC Meetings – BSEP/SSC Student Summaries
Past Meeting Information
Date | Time | Location | Documents |
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Apr 28, 2020 | 4:00-5:30 | Online Meeting | Agenda |
Mar 10, 2020 | 4:00-5:30 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda |
Jan 14, 2019 | 4:00-5:30 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda |
Dec 10, 2019 | 4:15-6:15 | Library, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Apr 29, 2019 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Apr 15, 2019 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Mar 11, 2019 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Feb 11, 2019 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Jan 14, 2019 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Dec 10, 2018 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Nov 26, 2018 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Apr 23, 2018 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Apr 9, 2018 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Mar 12, 2018 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Feb 12, 2018 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Jan 8, 2018 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Dec 11, 2017 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Nov 13, 2017 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Oct 23, 2017 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Apr 17, 2017 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Mar 13, 2017 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Feb 13, 2017 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Jan 9, 2017 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Dec 5, 2016 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Feb 22, 2016 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Jan 11, 2016 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Dec 7, 2015 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Oct 26, 2015 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Apr 13, 2015 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Mar 23, 2015 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Mar 9, 2015 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Feb 9, 2015 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Jan 12, 2015 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Dec 1, 2014 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Nov 17, 2014 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Oct 20, 2014 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Apr 28, 2014 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Apr 21, 2014 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda |
Mar 3, 2014 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Feb 3, 2014 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Jan 6, 2014 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Dec 2, 2013 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |
Nov 4, 2013 | 4:15-6:15 | Conference Room B, D Building | Agenda – Minutes |