School Community Councils are forums for exchanging ideas about how to improve student achievement among the school’s stakeholders: principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students, and community members. The CMS School Community Council (SCC) is a group of people elected by their peers to advise the principal on specific matters that affect student achievement and school improvement.  Their primary role is to participate in the process that ensures that the needs of all students are specifically addressed in the overall education plan for the school.  The Academic and Financial Plan is a document that highlights the goals for the school, the programs, and the available resources to reach these goals. SCC meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public.