SAC

Student Advisory Committee
These meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

School Advisory Councils are...

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.
Referred to as SAC
Required by all schools
Role of the SAC
Assists in preparation/evaluation of School Improvement Plan
Decides how school improvement funds are spent
Conducts the annual School Climate survey
Decides jointly with school faculty how A+ recognition funds are spent
Assists principal with the school budget
Performs functions as prescribed by school board

SAC Meetings

SAC Members

Made up of principal, appropriate balanced number of teachers, staff, parents, community members, and students (middle and high school only)
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

Attend meetings and training
Use district and state goals as guide
Assess school data and surveys
Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan
Identify and prioritize school needs
Develop improvement strategies
Measure results Assist with preparation of school budget

Election/Voting Procedures

Voting can occur at meetings or by mail, secret ballot, or by show of hands
Ballots are counted, recorded, and retained
Voting records are recorded in the official SAC minutes
Elections must be fair and open and may be written, signed, or computerized ballots