•  School Advisory Council

    The responsibility of the school advisory council is:
    To provide parents, citizens, faculty, staff, and students an opportunity to participate in the development of educational priorities, assessment of a school’s needs, and identification of local resources.

     

    The functions of school advisory councils are:

    • To assist in the preparation and evaluation of the school improvement plan (SIP) (Sec. 1001.452(2), F.S.).
    • To assist in the preparation of educational improvement proposals for implementing an educational improvement grant.
    • To assist in the preparation of the school’s annual budget (Sec. 1001.452(2), F.S.).
    • To assist in the completion of the Mid-Year Stakeholder Assessment.
    • To perform functions prescribed by regulations of the district school board (Sec. 1001.452(2), F.S.).

    Other broad functions of the school advisory councils:

    • To participate in planning and monitoring of school buildings and grounds.
    • To initiate activities or programs that generate greater cooperation between the community and the school.
    • To assist in the development of educational goals and objectives.
    • To provide input regarding the district’s Strategic Plan.
    • To review and provide input on curriculum issues.
    • To recommend various support services and resources.
    • To review the impact of property development and zoning changes in the vicinity of the school as they relate to the safety, welfare and educational opportunities of the students.
    • To review the budget to be sure it is aligned with the School Improvement Plan.
    • To perform other functions as requested by the principal.