School Advisory Council (SAC)

SAC Members:

Principal: Gord Walters                            Vice Principal: Paula Baker

Chairperson: Vicki Allen                           Secretary: Jennifer Lanford

Parent Reps: Scott Higney/Anne Bailly/ Heather Cameron  

H & S Liason: Lisa Allen

Community Rep: Janette Church              Staff Reps: Stephanie Hunt   

Student Reps:  2 student representatives each year

 What is the School Advisory Council (SAC)?

 A School Advisory Council (SAC) is a legally recognized body composed of the principal and representatives of teachers and support staff, students, parents and community members who work together in an advisory capacity to enhance the quality of education being provided by the school (Education Act, S. 20).

 The fundamental purpose of the School Advisory Council is to ensure that all students receive the best possible learning opportunities by engaging all partners in an ongoing process of shared discussion, planning and development for school improvement.

Information from the Education Act:

A  SCHOOL  ADVISORY  COUNCIL  SHALL: 

• Provide each partner in education with a voice in decision making on the Council
• Collaborate with all school staff in developing a School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Submit the School Improvement Plan to the School Board
• Assist in developing school policies which promote academic excellence and a positive learning environment
• Provide advice in developing ways and strategies to improve and support the extra-curricular program and special projects in the school
• Advise the principal and staff on school level issues related to curriculum and programs, school practices and policies in areas such as student discipline, fund raising and parent-school communication strategies
• Participate in the selection of the school principal by representation on the board’s selection committee when a true vacancy occurs
• Monitor improvement activities undertaken during the year, specific results that have been achieved and factors that influenced the results
• Assist in the preparation of an Annual Report that summarizes the progress on the SIP
• Maintain effective communication among the partners by holding regular open public meetings
• Develop by-laws subject to the approval of the School Board
• Assume responsibilities for student discipline as outlined in sections 123(3), 124(3) and 125(1)(b) of the Education Act

The SAC meets 6 times each school year.  For our next meeting date or any concerns or questions that you may have, please call the school or Vicki Allen at 634-1900.

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