- Coral Cove Elementary
- School Advisory Forum
School Advisory Forum (SAF)
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The School Board policy requires that each school has a School Advisory Forum (SAF) composed of parents, high school students, teachers, community members, school administrators, non-instructional support staff, and community partners. The SAF provides an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss and recommend actions on a variety of school issues.
The Advisory Forum aims to improve the education experience through communication, advocacy, and partnerships between Parents, Schools, and the Broward Country School District.- Mandated by School Board Policy
- Main purpose is communication between stakeholders, the school, and the Area Advisory Council
- Chair must be a parent
SAF meets about 4 times a year and also visits the district Area Advisory Council. Among the topics discussed are: school safety, student's well-being, calendar start and end of the school year, and traffic issues.
Content Accordion
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2024/25 Agendas and Minutes
Date Time Agenda Minutes September 18, 2024 7:30AM - 8:00AM September Agenda September Minutes October 16, 2024 5:30PM - 6:00PM October Agenda October Minutes November 6, 2024 7:30AM - 8:00AM November Agenda November Minutes December 18, 2024 5:30PM - 6:00PM December Agenda December Minutes January 22, 2025 7:30AM - 8:00AM January Agenda January Minutes February 19, 2025 5:30PM - 6:00PM February Agenda February Minutes April 23, 2025 7:30AM - 8:00AM April Agenda April Minutes May 7, 2025 7:30AM - 8:00AM May Agenda May Minutes -
Policies and By-Laws
SAC/SAF By-Laws
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.
The School Advisory Council shall be a link between the school and the local community and will serve as a means for participatory management through which the various stakeholders in the school community may assist the school and the school may assist the community. The stakeholders are parents, businesspeople, students, other community representatives, professional educators, and other school staff. The School Advisory Council shall be a resource to the school and school principal. School Advisory Council functions shall include:
- A. To facilitate the development of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- B. To monitor implementation of the SIP
- C. To evaluate the effectiveness of the SIP
- D. To provide assistance in the preparation of the school’s annual budget
- E. To make recommendations as to the alignment of instructional staffing and instructional materials to support the SIP
The responsibilities and duties of the School Advisory Council will be in accordance with Florida State Statutes 1001.452 and Broward County School Board Policy 1403.
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SAF Chairperson
Kelly Peers
