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 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.