The District English Learners' Advisory Committee (DELAC) is made up of members from the School ELAC committees across the district. This committee is comprised of community members and district staff but is required to be comprised mostly of parents of English Learners served within the district.
DELAC Members
Claudia Rodriguez, Delhi High School Representative
Alma Herrera, Harmony Elementary School Representative
Oliva Herrera, Schendel Elementary School Representative
Jackeline Avelar, El Capitan Elementary School Representative
Cristina Pimentel, Delhi Middle School Representative
The term for a DELAC member is 2 years.
The selection of a Parent Site Representative will be decided by each site's ELAC.
Composition Requirements
Parents or guardians of English learners not employed by the district must constitute a majority membership (51 percent or more) of the committee.
Elections
Each school English learner advisory committee (ELAC) must have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the DELAC (district ELAC).
Major Function
The purpose of the DELAC, or subcommittee on English learner education, is to advise the district’s local governing board on programs and services for English learners.
Tasks
Training
Legal references
20 United State Code (USC) Section 6312(g)[4); California Education Code( EC) sections 35147 ( c ); 52176 (b) & ( c ); 62002..5; 64001 ( a) 5 California Code of Regulations ( CCR), Section 11308 (b) & (d)