by order of the commander united states air...

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

UNITED STATES AIR FORCES IN

EUROPE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCES IN EUROPE

INSTRUCTION 36-401

8 OCTOBER 2014

Personnel

INSTALLATION COMMANDERS AND

SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS

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OPR: HQ USAFE/A1SAS

Supersedes: USAFEI36-401,

30 September 2014

Certified by: HQ USAFE/A1S

(Mr. William Wilson)

Pages: 14

This United States Air Force in Europe (USAFE) Instruction implements AFPD 36-26, Total

Force Development. It supports policy in AFI 36-3009, Airman & Family Readiness Centers,

Department of Defense (DoD) 1342.6-M, Administrative and Logistic Responsibilities for DoD

Dependents Schools, which requires installations to appoint school liaison officers and to provide

certain logistic and administrative support to schools. It establishes a baseline for services as

outlined in the Air Force School Liaison Officer/Military Child Education Desk Guide which is

designed to ensure consistency and predictability offered at installations AF-wide. It prescribes

and explains the duties of commanders and school liaison officers in discharging the school

support responsibilities established by the Commander, United States Air Forces in Europe

(COMUSAFE). It further covers support responsibilities for School Advisory Committees under

DoDI 1342.15, Educational Advisory Committees and Councils; reporting requirements under

European Command (EUCOM) Instruction (ECI) 1305.01, Overseas Dependents Education in

USEUCOM; and responsibilities under DoD Directive 1015.5, DoD Student Meal Program. It

applies to USAFE commanders and school liaison officers who have DoD Dependents Schools

in their community and who are responsible for students enrolled in the Non DoD Schools

Program (NDSP). It does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) or Air National

Guard (ANG) units. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are

identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement. Refer

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Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route

AF Form 847s from the field through the appropriate functional’ s chain of command. Ensure

that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in

accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of

in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Changes reflect

the Tier Waiver Authorities in accordance with Air Force Instruction 33-360, Publication and

Forms Management.

1. Mission Statement. The Installation School Liaison Officer (SLO) connects commands,

schools, and communities in advancing student literacy and promoting a diverse workforce that

fosters stewardship and informed decision making for the nation. The SLO’s primary mission is

to ensure equal access to education and to develop educational excellence throughout the

command.

2. Introduction:

2.1. Department of Defense Dependents Schools – Europe (DoDDS-E) operates elementary

and secondary schools on United States military installations throughout Europe for the

dependent children of assigned military and civilian personnel. At USAFE locations where

no DoD schools exist, school age dependents may enroll in the HQ DoDEA NDSP and be

advised of international school options.

2.2. Installation commanders are responsible to support all school age dependents and

provide logistical support to DoDDS-E school. The installation commander is required to

appoint a senior officer as the military SLO who will appoint a staff member to serve as the

civilian installation SLO [DoD 1342.6 M, Chapter 1, Section C1.4.3.13].

2.3. The SLO provides a focal point on the military installation for school support matters.

The SLO assists the installation commander in accomplishing school support responsibilities

and serves as the liaison between the installation, school, and community.

2.4. The diversity of commands, schools and communities dictates that each installation has

local policies and directives that affect the roles and responsibilities of the SLO.

2.5. A glossary of references and supporting information is at Attachment 1.

3. Roles and Responsibilities:

3.1. Commanders. Military child education is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force reportable

quality of life initiative and strong commander involvement is essential for ensuring our

children receive a high quality education that prepares them for an ever changing global

environment. To strengthen parental involvement and provide an avenue for collaborative

partnership between the command, parents, and schools beyond the classroom, installation

commanders will accomplish the following:

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3.1.1. Commander Forums. Commander forums provide an opportunity to influence,

educate, and support all military child education stakeholders by maintaining open

communication channels. (T-3).

3.1.1.1. Administrator Forums. The commander will host meetings between

commanders, senior enlisted representatives, DoDDS-E principals or local Non DoD

school leaders, and district administrators as needed or requested. To strengthen the

home, school, community partnership it is recommended that installations host at

least two meetings per school year. (T-3).

3.1.1.2. DoDDS-E Teacher Forums. The installation commander will host an annual

forum with DoDDS-E teachers at each installation with a DoD school. Forum topics

may include, but are not limited to, welcome back, mission briefing, safety, high

priority issues, etc. (T-3).

3.1.1.3. DoDDS-E Hosted Forums: The commander encourages each level of the

military command (First Sergeants, Chiefs, deputy commanders, etc.) to engage in

DoDDS-E hosted forums. The commander, or his or her designee within the military

command, attends at least one DoDDS-E hosted forum per year, in an official

capacity [i.e., School Advisory Council (SAC), Parent Teacher Student Association

(PTSA), faculty meeting, open house, awards night, graduation ceremony, curriculum

meetings, sporting events, student performances, etc.]. (T-3).

3.1.2. Commander’s School Evaluation. Commanders at DoD and Non DoD school

locations will provide an annual evaluation to COMUSAFE within 30 days of the end of

each school year. Information should address issues of concern to the commander as well

as specifically address: facility conditions, staffing, budget, class sizes, parental concerns,

effectiveness of school leaders, and responsiveness of school officials to resolve

problems, discipline, student achievement, and public affairs actions. The

IMSC/OL/Detachment Child and Youth Specialist(CYS)/SLO champions commander

recommendations. (T-2).

3.1.3. If established by European Command, Wing and Numbered Air Forces (NAF)

commanders attend the biannual Component Commanders Advisory Council (CCAC),

co-chaired by Commander HQ USAFE (HQ USAFE/CC) or Vice Commander HQ

USAFE (HQ USAFE/CV) and Director, DoDDS-E. Commanders submit Installation

School Advisory Board (SAB) or Installation Advisory Council (IAC) education related

issues that cannot be resolved locally, for resolution or forwarding through the military

advisory council chain. (T-2).

3.1.4. School Liaison Officers (SLO). The SLO should function as the commander’s

primary advisor on school-related issues. Commanders ensure the installation SLO

secures guidance from the IMSC/OL/Detachment CYS/SLO as well as any annual

training requirements. The SLO tracks all SAC, IAC, or SAB issues and analyzes data to

identify trends. The installation SLO should work closely with IMSC/OL/Detachment to resolve issues and ensure compliance with all applicable instructions and directives. (T-2).

3.1.5. DoD Education Advisory Committees. Commanders responsible for DoD schools

ensure SABs and IACs are organized and functioning at the beginning of the school year.


The SLO uploads meeting minutes to the IMSC/OL/Detachment ICE page for tracking

and assistance. (T-2).

3.1.5.1. The Installation Commander shall:

3.1.5.1.1. Provide logistical and administrative support to the advisory

committees. (T-3).

3.1.5.1.2. Attend SAB forums or, if there is only one school on the installation,

the SAC/IAC forums. (T-3).

3.1.5.1.3. Assist the SAB chairperson in ensuring the annual end-of-year report is

completed in a timely and comprehensive manner. (T-3).

3.1.5.1.4. Act as a communication link between the SAB and the military chain

of command on school advisory matters of interest and concern to the Unified and

Specified Commands. (T-3).

3.1.6. Absentee Policy. All bases will publicize and implement the joint EUCOM and

DoDDS-E absentee policy. Parents should be informed of their responsibility to ensure

all contact information at the school is current and correct. The commander is responsible

for enforcing the policy as advised by the SLO. (T-2).

3.1.7. COMUSAFE Policy on Parent Involvement. Installation commanders shall

support and widely publicize COMUSAFE's policy on parent involvement in student

education. (T-3).

3.1.7.1. Parent / Teacher Conferences are the place of duty for military members and

supervisors will grant civilian leave, as appropriate. (T-3).

3.1.7.2. Supervisors shall provide military members time away from the duty site to

volunteer in school, and grant civilian leave, as the mission allows. (T-3).

3.1.7.3. Commanders are encouraged to endorse unit sponsorship and mentorship of

DoDDS-E classrooms. (T-3).

3.1.8. DoDEA Attendance Policy. All bases will engage with school personnel to ensure

all parents or sponsors are advised of the DoDEA attendance policy. When requested by

the school, the SLO or designated command representative will provide assistance to ensure appropriate action or services are implemented to improve school attendance. (T-3).

3.2. School Liaison Officers at USAFE locations with DoD schools. The SLO roles and

responsibilities at DoD school locations are grouped into five categories. (T-3).

3.2.1. Communication. Effective communication is the primary tool of the SLO. The

position requires a highly qualified and motivated individual with well-developed

interpersonal, communications, and public relations skills. The SLO interacts with all

partners in the education of school-age children: parents, teachers, students, private

organizations, like Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), and government entities.

3.2.1.1. Advises installation commander concerning matters affecting student

education and school operations. (T-3).


3.2.1.2. Serves as liaison between organizations (private and official), providing

assistance and services to students, school personnel, and community, and fostering

partnerships between schools, families, and military organizations. (T-3).

3.2.1.3. Promotes de-conflicting of calendars. (T-3).

3.2.1.3.1. Each spring, the SLO facilitates coordination of the base calendar with

school calendars to ensure goal days, family days, and school holidays coincide

for the next SY. (T-3).

3.2.1.4. Attends (whenever possible), as the commander’s advisor, meetings of groups,

boards, and committees, which impact students or the DoDDS-E school organization.

Such meetings include: SAC, SAB/ IAC meetings, Continuous School Improvement

(CSI) and School Improvement Leadership Team (SILT) meetings, PTSA meetings,

Booster Club meetings, Open House and other school programs (i.e. plays, musical

performances, ceremonies and graduations), and community health forums. (T-3).

3.2.1.5. Works with school administrators and installation agencies on youth

concerns. (T-3).

3.2.1.6. Coordinates installation publicity for schools such as student registration,

extra-curricular events and announcements of school closures due to inclement

weather, ensuring all communities have access to pertinent information. (T-3).

3.2.1.7. Assists in obtaining presenters or briefing materials for use in training; i.e.,

teacher, parent or command orientation/training briefings, etc. (T-3).

3.2.1.8. Interfaces with schools to provide timely information to the commander on

sensitive issues [student and staff discipline cases, Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO) complaints, child abuse allegations, safety incidents, litigation, absentee

policy, etc.]. (T-3).

3.2.1.9. Assists in establishing and coordinating the DoDDS-E school district feeder

plan, and school bus transportation commuting areas. (T-3).

3.2.1.10. Assists in timely processing of parental inquiries. (T-3).

3.2.1.11. Serves as the liaison between schools and commanders regarding repeated

offenses of the absentee policy. (T-3).

3.2.1.12. Acts as a referral and resource for home school families or students

attending local/host nation schools off the installation. (T-3).

3.2.1.13. Attends and briefs military child education community concerns at the

Integrated Delivery System (IDS) and Community Action Information Board (CAIB)

meetings. (T-3).

3.2.1.13.1. Assist Airmen and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) staff with

dissemination of school options and information. (T-3).

3.2.1.13.2. Ensure A&FRC staff are aware of unique school issues impacting

military children and partner together to provide services that address the issues, i.e.

deployment, frequent moves, etc.; utilizing MCEC and Military One Source

resources. (T-3).


3.2.1.14. Participates actively on the school’s Student 2 Student (S2S) team, a

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) transition support program for students

made up of the school counselor, school teachers, selected students, and the

installation SLO. (T-3).

3.2.1.15. Publicizes COMUSAFE's policy on parent involvement in student

education as referenced in paragraph 3.1.7. (T-3).

3.2.2. Logistics. The SLO is essential in coordinating a variety of logistical services

provided to DoDDS-E. Many of these services are detailed in formal agreements such as

the Support Agreements (SA). Statutory or local requirements drive the need for other

logistical support services.

3.2.2.1. Assists commander in analyzing logistical problems and recommends

priorities and means for resolution. (T-3).

3.2.2.2. Coordinates and secures cooperation from Engineers, Contracting, DoDDS-

E Logistics Division, Transportation Branch, Supply, Comptroller, and others. (T-3).

3.2.2.3. Assists the installation commander in meeting responsibilities to ensure

adequate equipment to conduct the student meal program is installed or repaired

(DoDD 1015.5, Section 5.4.3.). (T-1).

3.2.2.4. Assists in working with medical treatment facilities to provide emergency

services for contact sports (DoD 1342.6-M, Chapter 2, Paragraph E2). (T-1).

3.2.2.5. Support Agreement. The SLO is integrated into the process of drafting,

coordinating, reviewing, and approving the SA. Personnel at the DoDDS-E Area

Support Center or service component higher Headquarters are specialists in the

support agreement arena and should be consulted. Refer to DoD 1342.6-M for

specific descriptions of authorized support. (T-2).

3.2.2.6. Facilities. All facilities are “owned” by the installation commander, who

determines access to and use by authorized groups and organizations. The SA

establishes the level of support provided to DoDDS-E. DoDDS-E receives separate

funding for military construction and major alterations of schools. (T-2).

3.2.2.6.1. Monitors repair, maintenance, and construction of DoDDS-E facilities.

(T-2).

3.2.2.6.2. Receives regular updates on status of school-related work orders,

construction, and changes to the DoDDS-E five-year plan. (T-2).

3.2.2.6.3. Tracks use of school facilities, using USAFE Form 401, Request For

Use of School Facilities. Coordinates facility use between school and installation,

and maintains a completed copy of USAFE Form 401 in the School Liaison

Office. (T-2).

3.2.3. Advisory Panels. The SLO provides logistical and administrative support to

SACs, SABs, and IACs (DoDI 1342.15). See Attachment 2. (T-1).

3.2.3.1. Attends SAC, SAB, and IAC meetings as non-voting liaison. (T-2).


3.2.3.2. Publishes, the times and locations of local SAC, SAB, and IAC meetings in

USAFE Main Operating Base (MOB) and Geographically Separated Unit (GSU)

publications to ensure widest dissemination. (T-2).

3.2.3.3. Ensures minutes of each SAC, SAB, and IAC meeting are promptly uploaded

to the HQ USAFE/A1SAS ICE website within 30 days of the meeting. (T-2).

3.2.3.4. Monitors follow-up action on all open issue items. (T-3).

3.2.3.5. Pre-briefs commanders for attendance at Component Commanders Advisory

Council meetings and provides back-briefs on actions taken by the European Schools

Council and Dependents Education Council. (T-2).

3.2.4. Discipline. The installation commander may issue and enforce school discipline

policies to supplement existing DoDDS-E or service directives. The SLO has a role in all

school discipline matters.

3.2.4.1. Assists schools in resolving student discipline issues. (T-3).

3.2.4.2. Coordinates with family member/civilian misconduct officer. (T-3).

3.2.4.3. Acts as permanent member of the school disciplinary committee(s). (T-3).

3.2.4.4. Supports DoDDS-E Student Transportation Offices with enforcement of

school bus discipline. Liaises with parents as command representative during second

phase of appeal process. (T-3).

3.2.5. Student Meals. Student meal program is an important quality of life issue for

students and their families. Responsibility for programs varies between installations and

commands. In many communities, the SLO oversees this program (DoDD 1015.5). (T-1).

3.2.5.1. Publicizes availability of free or reduced-price meals. (T-1).

3.2.5.2. Evaluates applications using USAFE Form 400, Application for the Free and

Reduced Lunch Program. (T-1).

3.2.5.3. Certifies eligibility. (T-1).

3.2.5.4. Institutes a system to identify eligible students. (T-1).

3.3. School Liaison Officers at USAFE locations with students enrolled in the Non DoD

Schools Program (NDSP). At USAFE locations where no DoD school is available, the SLO

will be identified as the NDSP Liaison and will serve as the point of contact for NDSP within

the local community. (T-3).

3.3.1. Communication. Effective communication is the primary tool of the NDSP

Liaison. The position requires a highly qualified and motivated individual with well-

developed interpersonal, communications, and public relations skills. The NDSP Liaison

interacts with all partners in the education of school age children: parents, administrators,

teachers, students, HQ DoDEA and DoDDS-E NDSP staff, and private organizations to

include by not limited to, Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), and other

government entities. (T-3).

3.3.1.1. Serves as the installation commander’s primary advisor concerning matters

affecting student education. (T-3).


3.3.1.2. Serves as command liaison between organizations (private and official),

providing assistance and services to students, school personnel, and community, and

fostering partnerships between schools, families, and military organizations. (T-3).

3.3.1.3. Attends (whenever possible), as the commander’s advisor, school and

community meetings which directly impact quality of life for NDSP students. (T-3).

3.3.1.4. Works with local school administrators and installation agencies on youth

concerns. (T-3).

3.3.1.5. Coordinates installation publicity for schools such as student registration,

school calendar, extra-curricular events and announcements of school closures due to

inclement weather, ensuring all communities have access to pertinent school

information. (T-3).

3.3.1.6. Interfaces with local school leadership to provide timely information to the

commander on sensitive issues (student and staff discipline cases, child abuse

allegations, safety incidents, litigation, absenteeism, etc.). (T-3).

3.3.1.7. Assists in timely processing of parental inquiries. (T-3).

3.3.1.8. Acts as a referral and resource for home school students. (T-3).

3.3.1.9. Works with inbound personnel and sponsors to provide school information

and school transition assistance prior to permanent change of station (PCS) and upon

receiving assignment notification. (T-3).

3.3.1.10. Reviews and recommends NDSP exception to policy requests before

forwarding them to the local commander, IMSC/OL/Detachment and HQ DoDEA

NDSP staff. (T-3).

3.3.1.11. Works school transition issues to ensure successful integration into local

public, private, or international schools and successful transition back to Continental

United States (CONUS), utilizing a variety of resources available to military families. (T-3).

3.3.2. Logistics. The NDSP Liaison at Non DoD school locations is essential in

coordinating a variety of logistical services. (T-3).

3.3.2.1. Ensures students and their families receive timely financial reimbursement

from HQ DoDEA for authorized expenses through the NDSP program. (T-3).

3.3.3. Advisory Panels. The NDSP Liaison at Non DoD school locations pre-briefs

commanders for attendance at bi-annual Component Commanders Advisory Council

meetings, when established, and provides back-briefs on actions taken by the European

Schools Council and Dependents Education Council. (T-3).

3.3.4. Discipline. The NDSP Liaison has a role in school discipline matters as defined

by local school leaders. (T-3).


3.3.4.1. Assists schools in resolving student discipline issues as needed. (T-3).

3.3.4.2. Coordinates with family member/civilian misconduct officer as needed. (T-3).

RICKY L. HARNESS, GS-15, DAFC

Acting Director, Manpower, Personnel, and

Services


Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

DoDD 1015.5, DoD Student Meal Program, 11 October 1983

DOD 1342.6-M, Administrative and Logistic Responsibilities for DoD Dependents Schools, 11

August 1995

DoDI 1342.15, Educational Advisory Committees and Councils, 27 March 1987

DODD 4500.36, Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles, 16 March 2007

AFPD 36-26, Total Force Development, 27 September, 2011

AFI 33-360, Communications and Instruction, 25 September 2013

Air Force School Liaison Officer/Military Child Education Desk Guide, February 2011

Air Force School Liaison Officer/Military Child Education Desk Guide for Leadership, February

2011

ECI 1305.01, Overseas Dependents Education in USEUCOM, current version

DoD Directives and Instructions: http://web7.whs.osd.mil/corres.htm

DoDEA Home Page: http://www.eu.dodea.edu/

Military Child Education Coalition: www.militarychild.org

Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com

Forms Prescribed

USAFE Form 400, Application for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program

USAFE Form 401, Request for Use of School Facilities

Adopted Forms

AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ASC—Area Service Center

ASD (FMP)—Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy)

A&FRC—Airmen and Family Readiness Center

CAIB—Community Action Information Board

CCAC—Component Commanders Advisory Council

COMUSAFE—Commander, United States Air Forces in Europe

CYS/SLO—Child and Youth Specialist/School Liaison Officer

DASD (PSFE)—Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Personnel, Support, Families and

Education)

http://web7.whs.osd.mil/corres.htm

http://www.eu.dodea.edu/

http://www.militarychild.org/

http://www.militaryonesource.com/


DoD—Department of Defense

DoDDS—Department of Defense Dependents Schools

DoDDS—E—Department of Defense Dependents Schools Europe

EUCOM—European Command

IAC—Installation Advisory Committee

IDS—Integrated Delivery System

IMSC/OL/Detachment—Installation Management Service Center/Operating Location/

Detachment

MCEC—Military Child Education Coalition

NDSP—Non DoD Schools Program

POC—Point of Contact

PTSA—Parent Teacher Student Association

SA—Support Agreement

SAC—School Advisory Committee

SAB—School Advisory Board

SLO—School Liaison Officer

SY—School Year

USAFE—United States Air Forces in Europe

USAFE/CC—Commander, United States Air Forces in Europe

USAFE/CV—Vice Commander, United States Air Forces in Europe

Terms

Area—Geographical division within DoDDS which is equivalent to “theater” level; the Area

Superintendent reports to Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and supervises

districts.

Advisory Panel—Organizations which provide advice and information to DoDDS or military

entities as assigned. Organization, reporting responsibilities and communications procedures are

set out in DoD1342.15. See Attachment 2 for listing of panels, composition and function.

Commuting Area—The school commuting area is defined as a specific geographic area

formally designated for determining eligibility for transportation of dependent students to a

DoD-operated school. School bus services will be provided to all authorized students residing

within the commuting area and outside of the walking area in accordance with DoD 4500.36-R,

Management, Acquisition, and use of Motor Vehicles. A map and/or a narrative description shall

be used to identify the commuting area.

Head Quarters Department of Defense Education Activity—Agency that oversees DoDDS;

located in Virginia.


Department of Defense Dependents Schools—DoD organization with cognizance for

education of dependents overseas.

District—Geographical division of schools within an area, supervised by a District

Superintendent who reports to the Director of DoDDS-E.

DoDDS Europe (DoDDS-E)—-DoDDS education entity, located in Germany; Director of

DoDDS-Europe is responsible for DoDDS education throughout Europe.

DoDDS-E Area Service Center (ASC)—DoDDS logistics entity, located in Germany, supports

DoDDS-E throughout Europe, reports directly to DoDEA.

DoDDS Europe Logistics Division, Transportation Branch—Subordinate entity of DoDDS-E

ASC with responsibility for transportation support of DoDDS-E schools and schools activities.

DoDEA Feeder Plan—The DoDEA feeder plan designates which upper grade schools receive

students from lower grade schools (i.e., the list of kindergarten through grade 6 schools that

supply a grade 7-12 school). It designates the school options authorized for students living in

NDSP areas. Also, often used informally to describe the school boundary determination by a

District Superintendent identifying which residential areas are served by a given school.

Installation Commander—The commander of a USAFE activity providing logistic and

administrative support to DoDDS activities at a given location. The term encompasses “base

commander,” “community commander,” or similar designations.

Military Child Education Coalition—a non-profit, world-wide organization that identifies the

challenges that face the highly mobile military child, increases awareness of these challenges in

military and educational communities and initiates and implements programs to meet the

challenges.

Military One Source—A 24/7 information, referral, and consultation service for active duty and

reservist members and their families.

NDSP Liaison—Full time, part-time, or additional collateral duty staff appointed by the

Installation Commander to have responsibility over all military child education matters.

School Liaison Officer—Full-time, part-time, or additional collateral duty staff appointed by the

Installation Commander to have responsibility over all military child education matters.

Support Agreement—Agreement between government agencies setting out service and support

to be provided between them, on either a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis. May also be

entitled Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).


Attachment 2

EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES

A2.1. Education Advisory Committees. The committees listed are those established by statute

or directive to provide advice and oversight to the DoD dependent education system. Figure

A2.1 is a wiring diagram illustrating the interrelationships between these committees. The

committees listed on the right have primary input to the military chain of command. The left side

shows the advisory input to DoDDS administration.

Figure A2.1. Education Advisory Panels.

A2.1.1. Advisory Council on Dependents Education (ACDE)—Worldwide

Level: Completes tasks assigned by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force

Management Policy (ASD(FMP)). Advises Director, DoDEA on operations including

curriculum selection and administration; meets periodically. Composition: Deputy Assistant

Secretary of Defense for Personnel Support, Families and Education (DASD (PSFE));

Director, DoDEA; overseas theater commanders; and other educational professionals.

A2.1.2. Area Advisory Council (AAC)—Theater Level: Reviews recommendations

referred by districts or component command; meets twice a year. Composition: Component

commanders (or designees), other agencies or organizations (e.g., American Women’s


Activities in Germany, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People,

European Congress of American Parents, Teachers and Students, National Military Family

Association, Overseas Federation of Teachers, Federal Education Association, Federal

Manager’s Association). Chaired by the Area Director.

A2.1.3. District Advisory Council (DAC)—Regional Level: Advises district

superintendents on issues, reviews issues from IAC. Composition: Determined by district

superintendent.

A2.1.4. Dependents Education Council (DEC)—Worldwide Level: Makes

recommendations to ASD(FMP) regarding broad range of issues related to the administration

of DoDEA and the delivery of high quality education overseas; meets bi-annually a year.

Composition: General and flag officers from theater commands and military departments;

Director, DoDEA; ASD(FMP); DASD(PSFE).

A2.1.5. European Schools Council (ESC)—Theater Level: Reviews recommendations

referred by DoDDS or component commands. Composition: Director of DoDDS-Europe and

component commanders (or designees). Chaired by Chief of Staff, European Command

(CoS, EUCOM).

A2.1.6. Component Commanders Advisory Council (CCAC)--Major Command

Level: If established, reviews issues raised by installation commanders and makes

recommendations to COMUSAFE. Composition: USAFE numbered air force and wing

commanders and Director of DoDDS-E. Chaired by USAFE/CC/CV.

A2.1.7. Installation Advisory Committee (IAC)—Installation Level: Advises installation

commander; meets four times yearly. At USAFE locations with more than one school, the

term School Advisory Board (SAB) is used in place of the IAC. Composition: One staff

person and one parent from each SAC. School principals and installation commander attend

but do not vote.

A2.1.8. USAFE School Advisory Board (SAB)—Installation Level: Advises installation

commander and district superintendent; meets a minimum of once per quarter. Composition:

Parents of students attending DoDDS schools and professional school employees, elected by

parents and staff, and high school student representative, elected by peers.

A2.1.9. School Advisory Committee (SAC)—Individual School Level: Provides advice

to principal; meets at least four times a year. Composition: Parents, professional school

employees, and students (where appropriate) elected by parents and staff.

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