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

    Date Time Agenda Minutes
    September 5, 2024  8:10 a.m. September Agenda September Minutes
    October 17, 2024 - A+ Funding Voting  8:10 a.m. October Agenda October Minutes
    November 7, 2024 
     8:10 a.m. November Agenda November Minutes
    December 5, 2024  8:10 a.m. December Agenda December Minutes
    January 9, 2024  8:10 a.m. January Agenda January Minutes
    February 6, 2025  8:10 a.m. February Agenda February Minutes
    March 6, 2025  8:10 a.m. March Agenda March Minutes
    April 3,, 2025  8:10 a.m. April Agenda April Minutes
    May 1, 2025  8:10 a.m. May Agenda May Minutes
    May 29, 2025  8:10 a.m. May Agenda May Minutes

  • SAC Newsletter

    Click to view our May 2025 Newsletter!

  • SAC Team Members

    SAC Chair - Melyssa Silva

    Gifted Parent of a student - Majeda Arslan

    SAF Chair - Corey Fleming

    Non-Instructional Support Employee - Jessica Winter

    ESOL Parent of a student - Ginna Garrido Maldonado 

    I-Zone Representative - Sophia Lomonaco 

    ESE Parent of a student - Anabelle Rivera

    Parent Representative - – Michel Benjamin 

    Community School Representative - – Stephanie Diez 

    Parent Representative - – Catherine Turner 

    Parent Representative - – Valentina Devia 

    Parent Representative - Jamie Srinath

    Parent Representative and PTA – Leila Mantilla 

    Teacher Representative - Makil Hoilett

    Community/Business Representative - Charles Rawls

    Community/Business Representative - Cary Sands

    Non-Instructional Support Employee - - Karla Martinez 

    BTU Steward - Regulo Osorio

    Principal - Robert Rivera

  • 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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