Volusia County Schools: School Advisory Council (SAC) Guidelines
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The Frame
These guidelines dictate how local school advisory councils must be formed, how they must conduct public meetings, and how they manage school improvement funds, directly impacting parent and community involvement in school decision-making.
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Parents and Community Members
They serve as required members of the SAC and participate in school-level decision-making.
School Staff and Teachers
They are subject to membership composition requirements and must adhere to voting and meeting procedures.
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Key Facts
- SAC membership must consist of at least 51% non-district employees.
- SAC membership must reflect a diverse mix of parents, teachers, staff, students, and community members.
- Members with two consecutive unexcused absences must be removed from the roster.
- SAC membership rosters must be updated four times annually (Sept 30, Dec 16, March 30, May 12).
- SAC elections occur annually between April 1st and May 9th, with results due by May 12th.
- New membership rosters become official following the July 1st board meeting.
- SAC meetings must comply with Sunshine Law, requiring agendas to be shared at least three days in advance.
- A quorum (majority of the membership) is required for any vote.
- All expenditures of SAC funds and changes to the School Improvement Plan require a formal vote.
- Bylaws must be reviewed and uploaded annually in October.
- Meeting minutes must be uploaded to the district site following every meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be a member of a School Advisory Council?
What happens if a SAC member misses meetings?
Are SAC meetings open to the public?
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Why It Matters
These guidelines dictate how local school advisory councils must be formed, how they must conduct public meetings, and how they manage school improvement funds, directly impacting parent and community involvement in school decision-making.
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Annual Compliance Cycle
The document establishes a rigid annual cycle for SAC operations, including specific dates for membership updates, elections, and bylaw reviews.
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www.vcsedu.org
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