What Is the SAC?

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS

The Chignecto-Central Regional School Board believes that education is everyone's responsibility.

Also, the Board recognizes that to prepare students for the challenges of the twenty-first century, all partners in education must work together in support of our most precious resource . . . the children we jointly serve.

Accordingly, the Board encourages student, parent, community and staff involvement in school decision-making through the formation of School Advisory Councils.

To this end, the Board expects the Superintendent of Schools (or designate) to prepare, implement and monitor guidelines, standards and procedures to ensure that School Advisory Councils:

  • are established, organized and function within the parameters of the Education Act, Regulations Under the Education Act, applicable Chignecto-Central Regional School Board policies and agreements (including collective agreements), the Board's strategic plan and the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board School Advisory Councils Handbook;
  • act in an advisory capacity to the school principal and the Board such as to enhance the quality of education provided by the school;
  • consider as their first priority the overall interests of the students and the school;
  • plan and prioritize their activities such that they are consistent with and supportive of site-based planning activities within the school;
  • communicate regularly with parents and other members of the school community to report on the work of the Council and to seek input with regard to school matters of interest to the Council;
  • are not involved in the day-to-day administration of the school; and
  • acknowledge the "Letter of Agreement" as the means to transfer powers and responsibilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Authorization

These Administrative Procedures have been authorized by theSuperintendent of Schools.

Scope

Policy #ES-G-11 and these Administrative Procedures apply to all staff,students and members of the public involved with the organization and operation of School Advisory Councils within the Chignecto-Central Regional School System.

Responsibility

It is the responsibility of theDirector of Education Servicesto ensure that Policy #ES-G-11 and these Administrative Procedures are implemented.

Implementation

Policy #ES-G-11 and these Administrative Procedures shall be implemented by theFamily of Schools Supervisorassisted by school principalsand those persons involved with the organization and operation of School Advisory Councils.

Procedures

1. To initiate the process for establishing a School Advisory Council, theHome and School Association(or other similar parent organization), thePrincipal and staff or a group of eight or more parents of students attending the schoolshall submit a letter of request or petition to the Board.

2. TheBoardshall refer the letter of request/petition to the Director of Education Services for review and recommendation.

3. TheDirector of Education Servicesshall inform the Family of Schools Supervisor of the request/petition and direct theFamily of Schools Supervisor to implement the School Advisory Council initiation process.

4. TheFamily of Schools Supervisorshall contact the Principal and/or parent group to review the request/petition and offer assistance with the initiation process.

5. TheFamily of Schools Supervisorshall advise the Director of Education Services regarding the initiation process and will provide any relevant information.

6. TheDirector of Education Servicesshall:

a) approve the initiation process;

b) advise (in writing) the Principal and/or the group involved to proceed with the initiation process per the guidelines outlined in the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board - School Advisory Councils Handbook; and,

c) inform the Board's Education Services Committee that approval to proceed has been granted.

7. Upon receipt of the letter of approval (per 6.b) above), thePrincipal and/or the parent groupin consultation with the Family of Schools Supervisor shall plan and advertise a public information meeting in accordance with the guidelines in theC.C.R.S.B. School Advisory Councils Handbook(Step 2.).

8. Per #7. (above), thePrincipal and/or parent groupshall plan and conduct the School Advisory Council Formation meeting.

9.TheSchool Advisory Council Formation Meetingshall be advertised, convened and conducted per the guidelines in theC.C.R.S.B. School Advisory Councils Handbook(Step 3).

10. At the first meeting of the School Advisory Council following formation:

a) theCouncilshall define operating procedures per the guidelines in theC.C.R.S.B. School Advisory Councils Handbook(Step 4.); and,

b) theCouncilshall establish its by-laws per the guidelines in theC.C.R.S.B. School Advisory Councils Handbook(Step 5.)

11. TheFamily of Schools Supervisorshall consult with the Council executive to provide assistance with the development of the School Advisory Council Letter of Agreement perC.C.R.S.B School Advisory Councils Handbook(Step 6.)

12. TheLetter of Agreementshall be developed, negotiated and approved per the guidelines in theC.C.R.S.B. School Advisory Councils Handbook(Procedures for Developing, Negotiating and Approving the Letter of Agreement).

13. Upon approval by the Board, theSchool Advisory Councilis expected to function within the parameters outlined within theC.C.R.S.B. School Advisory Councils Handbook(Parameters and Appendixes "A" - "H").

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