The first steps:

• Ask other parents you know how they're involved.
• Talk to the principal about your interests and ways to get involved at school.
• Ask your child's teacher about helping in the classroom.
• Attend a meeting of whatever organization or committee in which you are interested.

You can get involved with your local school in many different ways.

• You can volunteer at school.
• You can donate the amount of money or time you can afford. The Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF) provides the district with funding for many vital programs.
• You can attend a meeting or participate in activities sponsored by organizations like the PTA.
• You can serve on advisory groups such as the School Site Council and committees for the parents of bilingual or Title I students. Check out the committees page here.