School Accountability Committee (SAC)

Role of Our SAC/PAC Team: 

1. Each school is responsible for establishing a School Accountability Committee (SAC) which should, at a minimum level, include the following number of people in these identified positions. 
   • The Principal
   • One parent who provides instruction in the school
   • Three parents of students enrolled in the school
   • At least one adult member of an organization of parents, teachers, and students recognized by the school
   • At least one person from the community
2. SAC members are responsible for the following:
   • Recommending to the principal of the school the priorities for spending money.
   • Making recommendations to the principal concerning preparation of a school's Performance or School Improvement Plan. 
   • Making recommendations to the local school board concerning preparation for a school's requiring a Priority Improvement or a Turnaround Plan, if such a plan is required. 
   • Meet at least quarterly to discuss the state of the school and determine whether the school leadership, personnel, and infrastructure are following the appropriate plan for improvement.