The Harvard Elementary Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC) meets for the purpose of implementing the planning process  and site-based decision making in accordance with Houston ISD School Board policy and administrative procedure.

The SDMC is an advisory group to the school principal, except for approval of campus staff development. The committee is comprised of classroom teachers and other professional staff, parents, community representatives, and a business representative. The principal consults with the SDMC in matters relating to the school's educational program, but has the final authority in fiduciary and financial decisions.