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.
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  • 2024/25 Agendas and Minutes

    Date Time Agenda Minutes
    August 2024   August Agenda August Minutes
    September 2024   September Agenda September Minutes
    October 2024   October Agenda October Minutes
    November 2024   November Agenda November Minutes
    December 2024   December Agenda December Minutes
    January 9, 2025   January Agenda January Minutes
    February 2025   February Agenda February Minutes
    March 2025   March Agenda March Minutes
    April 2025   April Agenda April Minutes
    May 2025   May Agenda May Minutes

  • What is School Advisory Council (SAC)?

    School Advisory Council

    School Improvement is an absolute priority for all Broward schools. To make it happen, every school has a school Advisory Council which studies the school's track record and comes up with an annual plan to improve education in vital areas such as student achievement, curriculum, safety, and discipline. These plans are on file at every school. Call us if you would like to be a part of this great team.

  • What is the SAC Committee?

    The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a team of people representing various segments of the community–parents, teachers, students, administrators, support staff, business/ industry people, and other interested community members.

  • What do they do?

    SAC members gather to discuss the school’s academic plan and progress.  They discuss the School Improvement Plan - a plan made of goals and objectives established for the school determined by needs.  The purpose of the School Improvement Plan is to increase student performance.  The SAC committee assists the school principal with budget and recommendations on how school monies are spent or allocated.

  • How can parents get involved and participate in the SAC committee?

    Parents are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting of the SAC committee at their child’s school.

  • Why is it important for parents to be active participants?

    •     The SAC committee provides a place where parents can voice their opinions and suggestions.  They have an active role in making decisions that will best serve the students.
    •    SAC also gives the opportunity for parents to actively participate in setting goals and making plans to achieve those academic goals.
    •    SAC allows parents to identify issues that need to be addressed concerning the school climate

  • SAC Team Members

  • Policies and By-Laws

    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

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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