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School Advisory Council (SAC)
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A School Advisory Council looks at aspects of their school as suggested by the priorities and develops a written School Improvement Plan (SIP) in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan.
- SAC is mandated by State Statute 1001.452 and SBBC Policy 1403.
- All meetings are open to the public and aligned to Sunshine Law.
- A majority (more than half) of SAC members are not employed by Broward County Public Schools.
- SAC must be representative of the school’s population and must include similar proportionate percentages from different ethnic groups.
School Improvement Plan (SIP)
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A School Improvement Plan (SIP) containing specific objectives and action steps for achieving Florida's educational goals is required for all schools. The SAC has the primary responsibility for monitoring the implementation of the annual SIP. The SIP must be approved by the School Board.
Components of the School Improvement Plan
- Early Warning Indicators
- School Report Card
- K-12 Comprehensive Reading Plan
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI) Plan
- Social & Emotional Learning Plan (SEL)
- School-Wide Positive Behavior Plan (SPBP)
- Attendance Plan
- School Counseling Plan
- Equity Plan
- Best Practices in Inclusive Education (BPIE)
- SAC Documentation - Bylaws, Membership, Meeting Dates, Minutes, Agenda, Sign-In Sheets
- Cognia eProve Survey Results
- Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Plan
Content Accordion
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2023/24 SAC Meeting Minutes and Agendas
SAC/SAF AGENDA
September 20, 2023 8:00 AM Media Center Sept. Agenda Sept. Minutes October 25, 2023 8:00 AM Media Center Oct. Agenda Oct. Minutes November 29, 2023 8:00 AM Media Center Nov. Agenda Nov. Minutes December 22, 2023 8:00 AM Media Center Dec. Agenda Dec. Minutes January 24, 2024 8:00 AM Media Center Jan. Agenda Jan. Minutes February 28, 2024 8:00 AM Media Center Feb. Agenda Feb. Minutes March 20, 2024 8:00 AM Media Center April 24,2024 8:00 AM Media Center May 22, 2024 8:00 AM Media Center June 7, 2024 8:00 AM Media Center -
SAC Team Members
2023-2024 SAC TEAM
Tracy Lovell, SAC Chair
Staci Silverman, Co-Chair
Tara Zdanowicz, Principal
Christopher Brightman, Asst. Principal
Joseph Gardiner, Teacher Rep.
Marie Aime, Pre-K Rep. (Certified Teacher)
Kelly Barbera, Title 1 Liaison
Mr. Davenport, SAF Chair
Yaremis Vega, SAF Co-Chair
Linda Guillen, ESOL Rep.
Ms. Zavat, Gifted Rep.
Karen Miller, Non-Instructional Rep.
Kerry-Ann Tracey, I-Zone Rep.
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Policies and By-Laws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this Council shall be the Challenger ES (3771) School Advisory Council.ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
The primary objectives of the School Advisory Council (SAC) shall be to help identify needs and recommend programs of action. Through a community-wide commitment, the team will foster a positive learning environment, which sets high expectations and meets the diverse needs of the student body.