This group has different responsibilities from our PTO. 

Each member is expected to be an active participant in council meetings and other related activities, although elected from a peer group, members are expected to strive for the common good of the school rather than narrow representation of the peer group.

The SAC serves in an advisory capacity and shall not assume any of the powers or duties now reserved by Florida Statutes for the School Board, the principal, or other administrative or instructional staff. In the event a conflict emerges between the SAC and the principal, the law which makes the SAC advisory to the principal will prevail. The duties of the School Advisory Council shall be as follows:

1) Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan and the Annual Report of Educational Improvement;

2) Review the results of all needs assessments; 


3) Prepare and distribute information to the public to report the status of implementing the School Improvement Plan, the performance of students and educational programs, and progress in accomplishing the school goals; 


4) Serve as a resource for the principal; 


5) Provide assistance in preparation of the school budget, (FS229.555(1); 


6) Approve expenditures of school improvement funds; 


7) Act as a liaison between the school and the community’ 


8) Consult with persons or departments for assistance regarding the school improvement process and other school related matters; 


9) Agree with staff and oversee with staff the allocation of (applicable) School Recognition A+ monies.