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
    August 2024   August Agenda August Minutes
    September 26, 2024   September Agenda September Minutes
    October 30, 2024   October Agenda October Minutes
    November 2024   November Agenda November Minutes
    December 5, 2024   December Agenda December Minutes
    January 30, 2025   January Agenda January Minutes
    February 27, 2025   February Agenda February Minutes
    March 20, 2025   March Agenda March Minutes
    April 24, 2025   April Agenda April Minutes
    May 29, 2025   May Agenda May Minutes

  • Policies and By-Laws

    ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this Council shall be the Cooper City Elementary 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.

    SAC By-Laws 2022-2023

  • SAC Team Members

    • Cathy Georgianna - BTU Steward
    • Richard Hodgson - Community School Representative
    • Kimberly Serota - SAC Co-Chair
    • Brittany Kitchen - SAC Co-Chair
    • Lisa Mallozzi - IZ Representative
    • Caroline Murray - Gifted Representative
    • Risel Noguera - ESE Representative
    • Debra Lopez- Non-Instructional Representative
    • Terie Miranda - Principal
    • Susy Sevilla - Teacher
    • Karen Torres - Parent

School Accountability and Improvement

  • According to SBBC Policy 1403, each school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) to facilitate the development and monitor progress of the annual School Improvement Plan. Agendas and minutes reflect annual needs assessment, SIP monitoring, and allocation of Accountability Funds.

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