School Advisory Forum (SAF)

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  • The School Board policy requires that each school has a School Advisory Forum (SAF) composed of parents, high school students, teachers, community members, school administrators, non-instructional support staff, and community partners. The SAF provides an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss and recommend actions on a variety of school issues.

    The Advisory Forum aims to improve the education experience through communication, advocacy, and partnerships between Parents, Schools, and the Broward Country School District.

    • Mandated by School Board Policy
    • Main purpose is communication between stakeholders, the school, and the Area Advisory Council
    • Chair must be a parent

    SAF meets about 4 times a year and also visits the district Area Advisory Council. Among the topics discussed are: school safety, student's well-being, calendar start and end of the school year, and traffic issues. 
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  • What is School Advisory Forum?

    Every school has an advisory forum, which acts as a proactive group that addresses various educational issues. Their ideas and concerns are forwarded to district advisories, which meet regularly with key staff and the superintendent.  Advisories do outstanding work on behalf of the schools.

    • The School Advisory Forum (SAF) is open to all members of the school and community.
    • No elections or dues are necessary to become a member.
    • Addresses parent /community concerns; works with administration to solve problems and initiate desired changes.
    • Plans, develops, and implements parent/community programs and training activities.
    • Identifies and coordinates the use of community resources to improve student achievement and school effectiveness.
    • Participate in increasing/sustaining high levels of community support for the school.
    • Assists SAC in identifying the educational needs and priorities of the school.
    • Participate in the preparation of the budget, and review budget-related concerns.
    • Promotes innovation within the school, and is a facilitator for change.
    • Keeps up to date with the school district, state, and national issues.
    • Knows and works with School Board members, Superintendent, and local government officials.
    • Facilities, Safety, Legislative, ESE, ESOL, Boundaries, Curriculum, Dress Code, and Transportation are all issues addressed by SAF.

  • SAF Team Members

    The School Advisory Forum (SAF) is a group of parents, students, community members, business partners, and school staff who meet to create and ensure the success of the School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP guides school programs and activities to meet its goals and to improve student achievement. 
     
    Come be part of our School Advisory Forum! If you have any questions about Pioneer's School Advisory Forum, please contact our SAF Chair, Richard Uhler, at 754-323-4100.

  • Policies and By-Laws

    ARTICLE I: NAME
    The name of this forum shall be the School Advisory Forum (SAF). This
    Forum operates under Broward County School Board Policy 1.3: School Advisory Forum.

    ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES
    Section 1: Mission Statement: The mission of the SAF is to foster and promote
    communication between its stakeholders, the school, and the Area Advisory Council. The SAF shall bring
    forth recommendations, concerns, and interests to and from their Area Advisory Council.

    Read entire SAF By-Laws

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