• What is SAC?

    The School Advisory Council is the sole body responsible for final decision-making at the school relating to implementation of ss.1001.42(18) and1008.345.U The SAC is composed of parents, teachers, community members, school administrators, non-instructional support staff, and other stakeholders who meet regularly to establish priorities, set annual objectives, and monitor action steps for school improvement.

    Want to learn more about SAC, see the video clip below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DHXN1QX-HU

     What is SAF?

    The School Advisory Forum (SAF) is open to all members of the school and community. The Forum has one member to report to the School Advisory Council, which then sends a representative to the district SAC. The district SAC acts as advisors, mentors, and advocates to both the district and to each school advisory council. At a School Advisory Forum all present will:

    •  Plan, develop, and implement parent/community programs and training activities.
    •  Address parent/community concerns; work with administration to solve problems and initiate desired changes.
    •  Identify and coordinates the use of community resources to improve student achievement and school effectiveness.
    •  Participate in increasing/sustaining high levels of community support for the school.
    •  Assist SAC in identifying the educational needs and priorities of the school.
    •  Participate in the preparation of the budget, and review budget related concerns.
    •  Advocated for positive change in the school.
    •  Remain current with school, district, state, and national issues.
    •  Jointly works with School Board Members, Superintendent, and local Government officials.

    Facilities, Safety, Legislative, ESE, ESOL, Boundaries, Curriculum, Dress code, and Transportation are all issues addressed by SAF.

     What is the SIP?

    School improvement planning provides a mechanism for identifying needs and establishing a common approach to meeting those needs at the school level. School Improvement is based on a continuous improvement model using research-based accepted best practices. The job of the school improvement team is to lead the development of a school improvement plan that addresses student achievement needs, to monitor the implementation of the plan, and to revise it when appropriate.