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 4, 2024  7:15 am September Agenda September Minutes (joint meeting)
    October 2, 2024  7:15 am October Agenda October Minutes
    November 6, 2024  7:15 am November Agenda November Minutes
    January 8, 2025  7:15 am January Agenda January Minutes
    February 5, 2025  7:15 am February Agenda February Minutes
    March 5, 2025  7:15 am March Agenda March Minutes
    April 2, 2025  7:15 am April Agenda April Minutes
    May 7, 2025  7:15 am May Agenda

  • SAC Team Members

    Camille, Pontillo, Principal

    Laura Worthington, Co-SAC Chair

    Natlie Figgers, Parent/SAF Chair

    Lara Badawiah, ESOL Parent

    James Baker, Parent

    Ashanti Burnette, Parent

    Yolanda Garcia, Teacher

    Dawn Goldstein, ESE Parent

    Carmen Johnson, Parent

    Renee Johnson, Parent

    Shirin Kahan, Parent

    Jennifer Lemon, Teacher

    Michele Lugassi, BTU Steward

    Christine Sacks, Non-instuctional Support Employee

    Hoanca Schneider, i-Zone Rep/Parent/Co-SAC-Chair

    Danielle Shelton, Parent

    Christa Silva, Parent

    Lais Soares, Pre-K Teacher

  • Policies and By-Laws

    Policies and 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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