School Advisory Council (SAC)

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  • SAC comprises 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. SAC is responsible for studying the school’s academic record and developing an annual plan to improve education in vital areas such as student achievement, curriculum, safety and discipline.

    • Mandated by State Statute
    • Main purpose is increasing student achievement through school improvement
    • Chair can be SBBC employee and/or parent

    SAC meets about 8 times a year and discusses topics like how can the school improve, how should teacher bonuses be paid out, what needs to be done to increase academic and social performance.

    SBBC POLICY 1403 SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPROVEMENT

    Each school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) to facilitate the development and monitor the progress of the annual School Improvement Plan (SIP). Agendas and minutes reflect an annual needs assessment, SIP monitoring allocation of Accountability Funds.

  • 2024/25 Agendas and Minutes

    Meeting Dates  Meeting Time August Agenda August Minutes
    September 4, 2024,  16:15 September Agenda September Minutes
    October 2, 2024   16:15 October Agenda October Minutes
    November 19, 2024   16:15 November Agenda November Minutes
    December 17, 2024   16:15 December Agenda December Minutes
    January 28, 2025   16:15 January Agenda January Minutes
    February 25, 2025   16:15 February Agenda February Minutes
    March 18, 2025   16:15 March Agenda March Minutes
    April 22, 2025    16:15 April Agenda April Minutes
    May 27, 2025   16:15 May Agenda May Minutes

  • Schoolwide Positive Behavior Plan 2024 - 2025

    Greetings Cougar Family, The Schoolwide Positive Behavior Plan 2022-2023 is now available for your viewing. Keep in mind that it is a living document that may be adjusted based on the need of the school family.

    Plan Link

  • Policies and By-Laws

    Documents

    GLMS_SAC_Bylaws

    ARTICLE I. NAME
    The name of this Council shall be the 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.

    Read entire SAC By-Laws

  • SAC Team Members

    #
    Name
    SAC Position
    1
    Daniela Fatout
    Principal
    2
    Janira Gallego-Arias
    SAC Chair/Teacher
    3
    Sylvia Almeida
    SAC Secretary/ Teacher
    4
    Mavel Russo
    BTU Steward/Teacher
    5
    Vivian Figueroa
    Non-Instructional Support Employees
    6
    Nancy Apollon
    Title I Representative/Teacher
    7
    Guillermo Cartegena
    Community / Business Representatives/Parent
    8
    Melissa Ramos
    ESE/ Parent
    9
    Flor de Maria De Aguirre
    Gifted Parent Representative
    10
    Jeniece Fernandez
    I-Zone Representative/Parent
    11
    Millicent Saltare
    Parent
    12
    Tsega Mulu
    Parent
    13
    Ismary Bodet
    SAF Co-Chair/ Parent
    14
    Cindy Kim
    SAF Co-Chair/SAF Secretary/Gifted Representative/Parent
    15
    Alicia Williams 
    Parent 
    16
    Idalmys Pisani 
    Parent 

School Improvement Plan (SIP)

  • 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 

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