- Taravella High
- School Advisory Council
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.
Content Accordion
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2024/25 Agendas and Minutes
Date Time Agenda Minutes August 2024 August Agenda August Minutes September 2024 September Agenda September Minutes October 2024 October Agenda October Minutes November 2024 November Agenda November Minutes December 2024 December Agenda December Minutes January 2025 January Agenda January Minutes February 2025 February Agenda February Minutes March 2025 March Agenda March Minutes April 2025 April Agenda April Minutes May 2025 May Agenda May Minutes -
How do I attend a SAC meeting at JP Taravella HS?
In order to participate, you must be present. ALL SAC MEETINGS ARE LIVE AND IN PERSON at JPT in the MEDIA CENTER (Room 617, Main Building, Second Floor).
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
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Meeting Dates/Times, Agendas, and Minutes
Please Join us for our January SAC Meeting 1/16/24 at 4:30pm
Agenda
Minutes
August Agenda August Minutes September Agenda September Minutes October Agenda October Minutes November Agenda November Minutes January Agenda January Minutes February Agenda February Minutes March Agenda March Minutes April Agenda April Minutes May Agenda May Minutes New Waiver Info:
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SAC Team Members
Principal: Marietta DeArmas
Chair: Semetria Moten and Wenceslas Douzable
Secretary: Kristin Calean
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Policies and By-Laws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this Council shall be the 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.
School Improvement Plan (SIP)
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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