School Advisory Council (SAC)

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  • 2024/25 Agendas and Minutes

    Date Time Agenda Minutes
    September 10th, 2024  4:30 - 5:30pm September Agenda September Minutes
    October 15th, 2024*  4:30 - 5:30pm October Agenda October Minutes
    November 12th, 2024  4:45 pm November Agenda November Minutes
    December 10th, 2024  4:30 - 5:30pm December Agenda December Minutes
    January 14th, 2025  4:30 - 5:30pm January Agenda January Minutes
    February 11th, 2025  4:30 - 5:30pm February Agenda February Minutes
    March 4th, 2025  4:30 - 5:30pm March Agenda March Minutes
    April 8th, 2025  4:30 - 5:30pm April Agenda April Minutes
    May 6th, 2025  4:30 - 5:30pm May Agenda May Minutes

    *Rescheduled from 10/8 due to school closures. 

  • Policies and By-Laws

  • SAC Team Members

    Person Role
    Sarah Escobar  SAC Co-Chair
    Natalie Vincent  SAC Co-Chair
    Ian Murray  IRMS Principal 
    Kalebra Jacobs-Reed  IRMS Assistant Principal 

  • 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.

School Advisory Forum (SAF)

  • 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. 

School Improvement Plan (SIP)

    • 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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