- Lanier-James Education Center
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School Advisory Council (SAC)
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Lanier James Education CenterMrs. Michelle Laurent, Principal
Mr. Darion Gray, Assistant Principal
"Where every scholar's potential meets a pathway"
Note: The School Advisory Forum, SAF Parent Meeting Starts immediately after the School Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting adjourns. Also, highlights indicate joint SAC & SAF Meetings. Meetings are typically held the 4th Monday of each Month, all exceptions are indicated by an (*).
Stakeholders and Parents, please attend our SAC & SAF meeting on the designated dates starting at 4:00 pm. I look forward to seeing you there. Students will receive community service hours for attendance with parents.
Help us continue to improve our school.
Our 1st SAC meeting will take place on August 26th, followed by the next meeting on September 23rd. The remaining meetings are scheduled for October 28th, November 18th, *December 16th, January 27th, February 24th, March 17th, April 28th, & May 19th.
Here is Micro Soft Teams Link for any parents or community members that wish to join:
Keep in mind: Voting can only be done face-face, so members online will not be able to vote on agenda items.
Let's have a very productive year improving our school. Thank you for your support and participation.

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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.
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
School Advisory Council (SAC) & School Advisory Forum (SAF) Meetings Information
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2024/2025 SAF Agenda's and Minutes
Date Time Agenda Minutes August 26, 2024 5.00 pm August Agenda August Minutes September 23, 2024 5.00 pm September Agenda September Minutes October 28, 2024 5.00 pm October Agenda October Minutes November 18, 2024 5.00 pm November Agenda November Minutes December 16, 2024 5.00 pm December Agenda December Minutes January 27, 2025 5.00 pm January Agenda January Minutes February 24, 2025 5.00 pm February Agenda February Minutes March 17, 2025 5.00 pm March Agenda March Minutes April 28, 2025 5.00 pm April Agenda April Minutes May 19, 2025 5.00 pm May Agenda May Minutes -
2024/25 SAC Agendas and Minutes
Date Time Agenda Minutes August 26, 2024 4:00 pm August Agenda August Minutes September 23, 2024 4:00 pm September Agenda September Minutes October 28, 2024 4:00 pm October Agenda October Minutes November 18, 2024 4:00 pm November Agenda November Minutes December 16, 2024 4:00 pm December Agenda December Minutes January 27, 2025 4:00 pm January Agenda January Minutes February 24, 2025 4:00 pm February Agenda February Minutes March 17, 2025 4:00 pm March Agenda March Minutes April 28, 2025 4:00 pm April Agenda April Minutes May 19, 2025 4:00 pm May Agenda May Minutes -
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.Read entire SAC By-Laws
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SAC Team Members
Dr. Eddie C. Mitchell, Kimberley M. Anderson (MST), Michelle Laurent, Rita Reyes, Aaron Wilson, Juan Buitrago, Adrian Lacen, Antonio Nicolas, Demetria Butler, Maurizio Mattiacci, Twanner Parker, Michael Parker, Anam Tariq, Eric Oliphant, and Elisha Parker