SAC
What is SAC ?
School Advisory Councils are...
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A group intended to represent the broad school community and those persons closest to the students who will share responsibility for guiding the school toward continuous improvement.
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Referred to as SAC’s
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Required by all schools
Role of the SAC
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Assists in preparation and evaluation of School Improvement Plan
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Decides how school improvement funds are spent
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Conducts the annual School Climate survey
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Decides jointly with school faculty how A+ recognition funds are spent
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Assists principal with the school budget
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Performs functions as prescribed by school board
SAC Meetings
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Meetings will be held monthly
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SAC meetings are open to the public, however only SAC Members can vote
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Requires a quorum of at least 51%
SAC Members
· Made up of the principal, appropriate balanced number of teachers, staff, parents and community members,
· Must represent ethnic, racial, economic community (may require appointment by School Board)
· Free and reduced lunch percentages determines low-socio-economic make-up
· Student race/ethnicity percentages must be represented by SAC (within 5%)
· Majority (over 51%) must not be employed by the Lake County School Board
· Elected by peer groups
SAC Member Roles
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Attend meetings and training
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Use district and state goals as guide
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Assess school data and surveys
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Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan
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Identify and prioritize school needs
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Develop improvement strategies
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Measure results
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Assist with preparation of school budget