SAC Meeting Annoucement Flyer
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The documents in this section are intended for schools to use for communicating SAC information to SAC members and families. They are available in a word document format as well as PDF.
SAC 30 Day Timeline
Steps and guidelines for increasing involvement in School Advisory Councils.
SAC Meeting Annoucement Flyer
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July/August
The next meeting of (insert school’s name) School Advisory Council (SAC) will be (insert date/time/location). Based on feedback from the District Review Team and the Area Office, we will be revising our school’s School Improvement Plan (SIP). Our school’s SIP is a blueprint for the future of our school and reaching our goal of increasing student performance. We need your input, so please plan to attend!
(NOTE: If holding elections at this meeting, add the following to the E-mail message.) In keeping with the timeline included inour school’sSAC’s bylaws, we will be electing officers for next school year. Be sure to attend the meeting and cast your vote!
September
(Insert school’s name) will hold its first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting of the school year on (insert date/time/location). We will be reviewing and amending SAC Bylaws as needed. We will alsobe developing a proposal for using any School Recognition Funds our school may receive from the state. As a member of SAC it is important that you attend to share your opinions. I hope to see you there!
(NOTE: If election of officers was held at the July/August meeting, include a list of the new officers in the September E-mail message.)
October
The next meeting of (insert school’s name) School Advisory Council (SAC) will be (insert date/time/location). We will review the results of the BAT 1 (Broward Achievement Test) and make any necessary changes to our School Improvement Plan (SIP). We will also
finalize a proposal for using our school’s School Recognition Funds. We will also discuss (insert topics). As a member of SAC it is important that you share your opinions. Please plan to attend!
Sample ParentLink Message to SAC Members
Save the Date Message
Hello, this is (insert name, title, and name of school). The next School Advisory Council meeting to be held (insert date/time). We will be discussing (insert topics). As a SAC member, your participation and input are vitally important. Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend. Again, the meeting will be (insert date/time). I hope to see you there! Have a good evening. Goodbye.
Reminder Message
Hello, this is (insert name, title, and name of school). I am calling to remind you that the next School Advisory Council meeting will be (insert date/time). We will be discussing (insert topics). As a SAC member, it is very important that you attend. I hope to see you there! Have a good evening. Goodbye.
Thank You for Attending Message
Hello, this is (insert name, title, and name of school). I am calling to thank you for attending last night’s School Advisory Council meeting and to announce our next SAC meeting. Parent Involvement is important to the success of our school and its students and we appreciate your participation. Our next SAC meeting will be (insert date/time). We will be discussing (insert topics). Please plan to attend. Have a great evening. Goodbye.
Sample ParentLink Message to Parents/Guardians
Save the Date Message
Hello, this is (insert name, title, and name of school). I am calling to invite you to attend our School Advisory Council meeting (insert date/time). We will be discussing (insert topics). This is your school, and your participation and input are vitally important. Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend. Again, the meeting will be (insert date/time). I hope to see you there! Have a good evening. Goodbye.
Reminder Message
Hello, this is (insert name, title, and name of school). I am calling to remind you of our school’s School Advisory Council meeting. It will be (insert date/time) and we will be discussing (insert topics). You are an important member of our school family and we need to know what you think. Again, the meeting will be (insert date/time). I hope to see you there! Have a good evening. Goodbye.
Thank You for Attending Message
Hello, this is (insert name, title, and name of school). I am calling to thank you for attending last night’s School Advisory Council meeting and to announce our next SAC meeting. Parent Involvement is important to the success of our school and its students and we appreciate your participation. Our next SAC meeting will be (insert date/time). We will be discussing (insert topics). Please plan to attend. Have a great evening. Goodbye.
Sample E-mails – Meeting Minutes and Action Steps
To SAC members and Parents who attended the last SAC meeting
Thank you for attending our School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting last night. You are an important member of our school community and we appreciate your participation. Minutes from the meeting will be posted (insert location) and on our school’s Web site (insert URL of Web site). At our next SAC meeting (insert date/time/location) we will be discussing the action steps remaining in our School Improvement Plan. Those steps include: (insert steps). We will also be discussing (insert topics). I hope to see you there!
(Name/title)
To SAC members and Parents who did not attend the last SAC meeting
I am sorry you were unable to attend last night’s School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting. You are an important member of our school community and we want to keep you informed. Minutes from the meeting will be posted (insert location) and on our school’s Web site (insert URL of Web site). We hope you will be able to attend our next SAC meeting (insert date/time/location). We will be discussing the action steps remaining in our School Improvement Plan (SIP). Those steps include: (insert steps). We will also be discussing (insert topics). I hope to see you there!
(Name/title)
JOIN THE SAC TEAM - Encourage Participation in SAC
As a parent or guardian, you are an important part of the (insert name of school) community and we want to know your opinions about our school and its plans for the future. We hope you will consider becoming a member of our School Advisory Council (SAC).
The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a team of people that represents various segments of the community–parents, teachers, students, administrators, support staff, business/ industry people and other interested community members. They meet to discuss our school’s academic plan and progress and help create the School Improvement Plan (goals and objectives for the school). The purpose of the School Improvement Plan is to increase student performance. The SAC committee also assists the principal with the budget and makes recommendations on how school monies are spent or allocated.
Parents and families are the heart of the education process. You can make a difference by becoming a SAC member. By working together we can provide a positive educational experience for every student.
The next SAC meeting will be (insert date/time/location). We will be discussing (insert topics). We hope to see you there!
Sample Newsletter Articles Announcing Upcoming SAC Agenda Topics
SAC HOLDS FIRST MEETING - Following September meeting
On September (insert date), our school’s School Advisory Council held its first meeting. The group discussed possible amendments to its bylaws and began to develop proposals for using any School Recognition Funds we may receive from the state. Those plans will be finalized when the group meets on (insert date/time/location). Also at the October meeting, members will review the results of the BAT 1 (Broward Achievement Test) and make any necessary changes to our School Improvement Plan (SIP). SAC will also establish procedures for collecting data on continuing waivers.
RESULTS OF BAT 1 TEST REVIEWED AT SAC MEETING - Following October meeting
At the October SAC meeting, members reviewed the results of the BAT 1 (Broward Achievement Test) and made changes to our School Improvement Plan (SIP). SAC also finalized plans for using any School Recognition Funds we may receive from the state. It was decided that any funds received be (insert how funds will be used). At the November meeting, which will be (insert date/time/location), SAC will continue to assess the progress we are making in completing our School Improvement Plan (SIP) action steps and our progress in reaching our objectives. SAC will also establish procedures for collecting data on continuing waivers.
PROGRESS ON SIP ACTION STEPS REVIEWED - Following the November meeting
When our school’s SAC (School Advisory Council) held its November meeting the group continued to assess the progress we are making in completing our School Improvement Plan (SIP) action steps and our progress in reaching our objectives. It also established procedures for collecting data on continuing waivers. At its December meeting, which will be (insert date/time/location), SAC will begin to prepare new waiver requests. Those requests include (insert descriptions of new waivers being requested). SAC members will also hear a report on periodic assessment measures.
PUBLIC MEETINGS ON WAIVER REQUESTS TO BE HELD IN JANUARY - Following the December meeting
At the December SAC (School Advisory Council) meeting, members began to prepare new waiver requests. Those requests include (insert descriptions of new waivers being requested). Public meetings on the waiver requests will be held in January (insert dates/time/locations). At the next SAC meeting, to be held (insert date/time/location), the results of the BAT 2 (Broward Achievement Test) will be reviewed and, based on those results, SAC will make any necessary changes to the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
RESULTS OF BAT 2 TEST REVIEWED AT SAC MEETING - Following the January meeting
At the January SAC (School Advisory Council) meeting, the results of the BAT 2 (Broward Achievement Test) were reviewed and, based on those results, SAC made changes to the School Improvement Plan (SIP). At the next meeting, to be held (insert date/time/location), will continue to review and assess our progress in reaching the objectives of the plan.
SAC TEAM REVIEWS PROGRESS ON SIP - Following the February meeting
At the February School Advisory Council meeting, members continued to review and assess our progress in reaching the objectives of our School Improvement Plan (SIP). At the next meeting, to be held (insert/date/time/location), SAC will begin the process of developing next year’s plan and will also review and update our school’s partnership plans.
NEXT YEAR’S SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BEING DEVELOPED - Following the March meeting
At their March meeting, SAC members reviewed and updated our school’s partnership plans and began the process of developing next year’s School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP is a vitally important document that will guide our school as we move forward toward our goal of increasing student performance. At the next meeting, to be held (insert date/time/location), members will draft objectives and develop new action steps to reach those objectives.
NEW OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLANS DRAFTED - Following the April meeting
SAC (School Advisory Council) drafted new objectives and developed new action steps at its April meeting. The objectives and action steps will be part of our school’s SIP (School Improvement Plan) for the coming school year. The SIP is a vitally important document that will guide our school as we move forward toward our goal of increasing student performance. At its next meeting, to be held (insert date/time/location), a final draft of the plan will be developed which will be presented to the faculty, parents and the community. In June, a draft of our SIP will be submitted to the District. (If applicable in bylaws, add the following – SAC will hold election of officers at its May meeting.
FINAL DRAFT OF SIP COMPLETED - Following the May meeting
At its May meeting, SAC (School Advisory Council) developed a final draft of our school’s School Improvement Plan. The plan will be presented to parents and the community at a meeting to be held (insert date/time/location). In June, the draft will be submitted to the District. (If elections were held - SAC held elections at its May meeting. Officers for next year include: (insert names and offices held).