SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL &

TITLE I MEETING

OCTOBER 2, 2013

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Somerset Academy Miramar Elementary and

Middle School

Agenda

I. WelcomeMr. Dennis Mulrooney- dmulrooney@somersetmiramar.com

 II. What is SAC? 

a. School Advisory Councilb. Made up of community members, parents, teachers and administratorsc. To make decisions that impact our school and to improve our school through development of the School Improvement Pland. To develop more effective practices, promote safety, and collaborate ideas to ensure the success of all school operations

 III. Review SAC’s Role & By-Laws IV. Review School Improvement Plan Goals -Presented by Mr. Mulrooney V. Title I- Presented by Ms. Calvacca VI. SACS/Accreditation- Presented by Mr. Mulrooney

VII. Aftercare/Community School-Presented by Mrs. Sanchez VIII. Election Procedure/Ballots 

a. Fill out an application to become a SAC Memberb. All members are required to attend all meetings; if you have two unexcused absences, you will be replaced by another member.

       

Agenda Continued…  

IX. School Updatesa. 1st Session of FCAT Tutoring 10/28/12-12/13/12b. 2nd Session of FCAT Tutoring 2/3/14-4/4/14c. Reading Plus- 3rd- 8th d. Go Math Common Core K-5th e. Journeys K-5th f. Science Fusion K-8th g. Ed Downs Proterf/Athletic Trainingi. Media Center Muralsj. Computer Labl. Golf Cart

X. Future Projectsa. New Camerasb. More Computers

XI. Upcoming Eventsa. Book Fair- November 14th -22nd . This year’s goal is to raise 13,000b. Storybook Parade 10/31/13

 XII. Future Meeting Dates

a. All Meetings will be held at 6:00 PM in the Media Centeri. December 4, 2013ii. February 5, 2014iii. April 2, 2014iiii. May 7, 2014

Adjourn   

School Advisory Councils are …

A group intended to represent the school community and those persons closest to the students who will share responsibility for guiding the school toward continuous improvement and increasing student achievement for all students in a safe and learning environment.

Referred to as SACRequired by all schools, including charter

schoolsCreated and governed by law

The Role of SAC are…

Assists in preparation and evaluation of SIPDecides how school improvement funds are

spentAssists principal with the school budgetAssist leaders (principal, superintendent)

with school district direction

SAC Bylaws

Name of councilPurposes, basic policies, governanceDuties and obligations

School Improvement funds Development of School Improvement Plan (SIP) Assist with School’s Annual Budget

Membership and election Election procedures Appointment procedures Represents demographics of school/community Attendance requirements

1 meeting each quarter, first Wednesday of the month

SAC Member Elections

Teachers elect teachersClassified employees elect classified

employeesStudents elect students Parents elect parentsBusiness and community members are

recommended by the Principals and approved by a vote of the SAC

Interested in being a voting member? Complete an application

SAC Members

Made up of principal, appropriate balanced number of teachers,

staff, parents, community members, and students (Assistant Principals may not be voting members)

Must represent ethnic, racial, economic community Document student demographics for specific day for

membership compliance Free and reduced lunch percentages determines low-socio-

economic make-up Student race/ethnicity percentages must be represented by

SAC (within 5%) Elected by peer groups

School Improvement Plan Goals

Presented by Mr. Mulrooney

Title I

Presented by Ms. Calvacca

SACS/Accreditation

Presented by Mr. Mulrooney

Aftercare/Community School

Presented by Mrs. Sanchez

After School Care

CPR/First Aid certified staff Materials/supplies Homework hour Scheduled indoor/outdoor activities

Community School

KidzArt Homework Help Karate Schools of America Martial Arts 5-6-7-8 Dance Cheerleading and Hip-Hop classes Fired Up Youth Sports ProTerf physical fitness program

School Updates

1st Session of FCAT Tutoring 10/28/13-12/13/13 2nd Session of FCAT Tutoring 2/3/14-4/4/14 Reading Plus- 3rd-8th Go Math Common Core- K-5th Reading Journeys-K-5th Science Fusion K-8th Ed Downs-Proterf/Athletic Training New Computer Lab Golf Cart Media Center Murals

Future Projects

New camerasMore computers

Upcoming Events

Book Fair will commence on November 14th-22nd. Our goal for this school year is to raise 13,000.

Storybook Parade will take place October 31, 2013

Future Meeting Dates

All meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center.

The next meeting will be held December 4, 2012

Questions?

Thank you for Coming!!