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.

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a team of people representing various segments of the community–parents, teachers, students, administrators, support staff, business/ industry people and other interested community members. The purpose of a SAC is to assist in the preparation and evaluation (developing and evaluating) of the results of the school improvement plan and to assist the principal with the annual school budget.