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Advisories and Committees

Advisories and Committees

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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) advisories and committees consult schools, departments and the School Board on a variety of issues. The members, who represent the District’s stakeholders, contribute invaluable services to BCPS by serving as subject matter experts in their respective advisories or committees.

View a list of the District's Advisories and Committees, which includes relevant contact information. For meeting dates and times, click on links below.

NOTE: Individuals who wish to serve on an advisory or committee are required to take Ethics Training and are subject to Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law. For training program information and additional resources, visit /Page/41329.

District's Advisories and Committees Group Descriptions

Advisory Committee Chairs Roundtable Discussions Meeting

Join the Advisory Committee Chairs Roundtable Discussions Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
June 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 
 
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Phone Conference ID: 244 517 338#
 

For Information, Contact:
Chris Bolden 754-321-3800

Join the Advisory Committee Chairs Roundtable Discussions Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
June 17, 2024, at 8:30 p.m. 
 
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Phone Conference ID: 244 517 338#
 

For Information, Contact:
Chris Bolden 754-321-3800

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee assists and advises the School Board and the Superintendent in matters pertaining to the fiscal management of the school system. The committee is empowered to investigate any financial matters that it considers of concern. The committee can also be requested by the Board or the Superintendent to investigate and report on other financial matters. Learn more about the Audit Committee.

Meeting Date/Time:
October 10, 2024, at 09:30 a.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 131 751 178#
Meeting ID: 262 068 377 283
Passcode: 8KVi7h 

For Information, Contact:
Derek Tillman 754-321-2400


Join the Audit Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 24, 2024, at 09:30 a.m.

Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Derek Tillman 754-321-2400

Area Advisory Councils

Join the Central Area Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:

October 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Location:

Indian Ridge Middle School
1355 S Nob Hill Rd, 
Davie, FL 33324

For Information, Contact:
Adrienne T. Dixson-Paul 754-321-3000

Learn more about the Central Area Advisory Council


Join the South Area/Region Advisory Council Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 16, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 

Meeting Location:
Pines Middle School

200 NW Douglas Road  
Pembroke Pines, FL 33324

For Information, Contact:
Carmelo Burgess 786-619-6340

Learn more about the South Area Advisory Council


Join the North Area Advisory Council General Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 17, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 772 148 431#
Meeting ID: 267 449 074 387
Passcode: BA36du

For Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-322-3600


Join the North Area Advisory Council - SAF Training Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 328 881 580# 

Meeting ID: 280 849 133 915  
Passcode: Fk52FE  

Meeting Location:
Pompano Administrative Center
610 NE 13th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

For Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-321-3600


Join the North Area Advisory Council General Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 22, 2024, at 8:30 p.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 731 515 701#
Meeting ID: 281 265 527 80
Passcode: PfTti6

For Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-322-3600


Join the North Area Advisory Council General Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 01, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 731 515 701#
Meeting ID: 281 265 527 80
Passcode: PfTti6

For Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-321-3600

Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council


Join the North Area Advisory Council General Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 04, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 737 416 222#
Meeting ID: 254 447 834 842
Passcode: Z5xeVf

For Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-322-3600

Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council


Join the North Area Advisory Council General Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 07, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 737 416 222#
Meeting ID: 254 447 834 842
Passcode: Z5xeVf

For Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-322-3600

Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council

Calendar Committee

Calendar Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. 

Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Administration Building
600 S.E. Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Phone Conference ID: 284 190 346#

For Information, Contact:
Eric Chisem 754-321-1810

Discipline Committee

Join the Discipline Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
May 07, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. 
 
 
Meeting Location:
Piper High School
8000 NW 44th Street
Sunrise, FL 33351

For Information, Contact:
Kathy Keith at 754-321-1616

District Advisory Council

The District Advisory Council (DAC) fosters and promotes communication among School Advisory Forums, School Advisory Councils, Area Advisory Councils, the District Advisory Council, the Superintendent of Broward County Schools, and the Broward County School Board. The DAC acts as a forum for Area Advisory Councils and others to propose recommendations and discuss issues that are relevant to the District. The DAC provides information to the School Board and the Superintendent based on this intercommunication. Learn more about the District Advisory Council.

Join the District Advisory Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting 

Meeting Date/Time:
October 01, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 

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Phone Conference ID: 961 111 968#
Meeting ID: 295 896 295 86
Passcode: UbvjsR

For Information, Contact:
Shelly Winter 754-321-3804


Join the District Advisory Council General Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 09, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.

Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright 
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330

For Information, Contact:
Shelly Winter 754-321-3800


Join the District Advisory Subcommittee Meeting 

Meeting Date/Time:
October 11, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. 

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Phone Conference ID: 998 178 601#
Meeting ID: 231 525 694
Passcode: V3EnSb

For Information, Contact:
Shelly Winter 754-321-3804

Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee makes recommendations to the Superintendent and the School Board to promote diversity while maintaining a unitary school system. The committee currently consists of 31 members, 27 of whom are appointed by the School Board. The Student Advisor to the School Board of Broward County, or his/her designee, serves on the committee, representing his/her geographic area, and appoints three student committee members representing the other three geographic areas. The committee members have diverse backgrounds and represent the various geographic areas of Broward County. Learn more about the Diversity Committee

Join the Diversity Committee Meeting

October 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Location:  
Kathleen C. Wright 

600 SE 3rd Avenue 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301


For Information, Contact: 
Marion Williams 754-321-1600

ESE Advisory Council

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Advisory Council is a parent-led volunteer body that fosters advocacy for students with disabilities and provides recommendations to the School Board and Superintendent on systemic issues relating to exceptional student education. Monthly general meetings provide a forum for connecting parents with information and advice, along with its four subcommittees on Autism, Down syndrome, Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disabilities, and Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities. Learn more about the Broward ESE Advisory Council.

Join the ESE Advisory General Meeting
 
Meeting Date/Time:
October 16, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. 

Meeting Location:
Plantation Middle School 
6600 West Sunrise Blvd.
Plantation, FL  33313 

For Information, Contact: 
Stephanie Acosta Castro at 754-321-3436
 

ESOL Leadership Council

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Leadership Council is the vehicle for representation of parents of ELLs and serves as the liaison support to parents, schools, and community by promoting receptivity, acceptance, and awareness of multicultural issues. It is composed primarily of parents of English Language Learners (ELLs) and has members representing multi-ethnic backgrounds. Representatives to the council also include ELLs, parents, principals, teachers, and community representatives with support from the ESOL staff.

Join the ESOL Leadership Council Meeting:

Meeting Date/Time:
September 11, 2024, at 6:30 pm

Meeting Location:
Indian Ridge Elementary
1355 S Nob Hill Rd, 
Davie, FL 33324

For Information, Contact:  
Monica Nelsas 754-321-2951

Executive Parent Advisory Council

Join the Executive Parent Advisory Council (EPAC)

Meeting Date/Time:
October 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 334 420 981#
Meeting ID: 268 681 626 584
Passcode: VfCt5B

For Information, Contact:
Luwando Wright 754-321-1400

Facilities Task Force

The Facilities Task Force provides a forum for community participation in the planning, construction, maintenance, and monitoring processes of the Broward County school facilities and makes recommendations to The School Board of Broward County, Florida, that will promote excellence in Broward County school facilities. The Facilities Task Force reviews individual school needs assessments and recommends priorities to the School Board for the District Facilities Work Program/Capital Budget as well as provides input to the District’s Educational Specifications Committee. The Facilities Task Force advises the School Board on specific observations, potential problems, and successes relative to the maintenance of facilities, new construction, and renovation and remodeling projects. Learn more about the Facilities Task Force.

Join the next Facilities Task Force Regular Meeting 

Meeting Date/Time:
October 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm

Meeting Location:
Mirror Lakes Elementary School 
1200 NW 72nd Avenue 
Plantation Fl, 33313

Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
Call: 754-216-1864

Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
Passcode: 94C6e

For Information Contact: 
Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

Financial Advisory Committee

Join the Financial Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
September 06, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. 
 
Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Bldg. 
600 SE Third Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Ivan Perrone at 754-321-1980

Gifted Advisory Council

The Broward Gifted Advisory Council (GAC) is comprised of a group of parents, educators and others who assist in developing, identifying and assessing the educational needs, systemic issues, and priorities of gifted students and programs.  The Council also facilitates two-way communication between parents and the District. Learn more about the Gifted Advisory Council.

Join the Gifted Advisory Council Steering Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 07, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 

Meeting Location
Plantation Middle School 
6600 West Sunrise Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33313

For Information Contact:
Stephanie Acosta-Castro 754-321-3434

Green Advisory Committee

Join the Green Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
June 05, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Dr. Lisa Milenkovic 754-321-2623

Head Start/Early Intervention - Policy Council

Join the Early Childhood Education - Head Start/Early Policy Council

Meeting Date/Time:
October 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m

Meeting Location:
Katheleen C. Wright 
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Phone Conference ID: 292 990 401#

Meeting ID: 275 861 723 357
Passcode: 4NREee

For Information, Contact:
Briana Jackson 754-321-1972

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee serves as the foremost resource on human relations at BCPS. The committee makes recommendations to the Superintendent and the School Board on matters that foster mutual respect and understanding among people within BCPS. The committee further supports the work of the District as it pertains to policies related to diversity, educational/vocational equity, nondiscrimination, inclusion, and character education. Learn more about the Human Relations Committee.

Join the Human Relations Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. 

Meeting Location:
Lauderdale Manors Administration Site
1400 NW 14th Court, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

For Information, Contact:
Carlisa Russell 754-321-1600

IMPAC (Formerly School to Prison Pipeline Committee)

Join the next IMPAC (Formerly School to Prison Pipeline Committee)
Meeting Date/Time:
October 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM

 
Location: 
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
 
For Information, Contact:
Jodi Washington 754-321-1600

Join the next IMPAC (Formerly School to Prison Pipeline Committee)

Meeting Date/Time:
December 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM

 
Location: 
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
 
For Information, Contact:
Jodi Washington 754-321-1600

Long-Range Facilities Plan Committee

Join the Long-Range Facilities Plan Steering Committee Kick-Off Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
September 05, 2024, at 01:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center
600 SE Third Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Wanda Paul 754-321-2659

Meaningful Inclusion Committee

Join the Meaningful Inclusion Committee of ESE Advisory Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
May 09, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 
 
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Phone Conference ID:183 282 017#

Meeting ID: 238 315 553 97
Passcode: 7sJ5Mm

For Information, Contact:
Avrilios MouMoutjis at 754-321-3436

Multilingual Advisory Committee

Join the Multilingual Advisory Council Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 

Meeting Location:
Eagle Ridge Elementary
11500 Westview Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33076
 

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Phone Conference ID: 
 

Meeting ID: 271 023 552 227
Passcode: 6x8Wae

For Information, Contact:
Danielle Hoffman 954-801-8623

Oversight Committee for the Implementation of the Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement

Join the Oversight Committee for the Implementation of the Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 09, 2024, at 12:00 pm

Location:
Government Center West 
1 N University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324

For Information, Contact:
LaCheryl J. Thomas 754-321-2177

Parent/Community Involvement Task Force

The Parent/Community Involvement Task Force energizes and increases parent and community involvement in the District. Additional goals include to review current parent/community involvement models to identify gaps and deficiencies; revise parent/community involvement models to address identified opportunities; and provide identifiable ways and processes for the community to have meaningful input and participation in Broward County’s public education system. Committee.

Join the Parent/Community Involvement Task Force Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 07, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Location:  
McFatter Technical College and High School
6500 Nova Drive
Davie, FL 33317


For Information, Contact:
Armando Arana 954-830-8708

Policy 1164: Subcommittee Meeting

Join the Policy 1164 Sub-Committee

Meeting Date/Time:
May 03, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. 

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Phone Conference ID: 712 341 179#

For Information, Contact:
Amanda Leiro 754-321-2608

Policy 4000 (Student Progression Policy) Workgroup

Join the Policy 4000 (Student Progression Policy) Workgroup

Meeting Date/Time:
May 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m

Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd Avenue 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID:508 708 393#

Meeting ID: 231 833 592 328
Passcode: Ypgx2T

For Information, Contact:
Guy Bamoha 754-321-2119

Qualifications Selection and Evaluation Committee

The Qualifications Selection and Evaluation Committee pre-qualifies contractors and evaluates, selects, and recommends awarding contracts for Construction Management, Design-Build, CMAR, Program Management or Professional Services subject to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

Join the next Qualification Selection and Evaluation Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 17, 2024, at 9:00 am

Meeting Location:  
TSSC Building 
7720 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 323
Sunrise, FL 33351

For Information, Contact:
Kim Brown 754-321-0522
            

Small Business Advisory Committee

The Small Business Advisory Committee is appointed by the School Board as an advisory group to review the continuing programs for contractors, prime contractors and subcontractors that promote S/M/WBE participation; coordinate activities and actions with the School Board or corresponding committees designated by the School Board or Superintendent; and make recommendations concerning modifications of such programs and procedures established in policy.

Join the Small Business Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

Location: 
TSSC Building
EDC Department

7720 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 
Sunrise, FL 33351

Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting: 
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Conference ID: 488 425 379#
Meeting ID: 252 272 356 551
Passcode: 9mRJRV

For Information Contact:
Lavinia Freemen 754-321-0767

Special Audit Committee

Join the next Special Audit Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
September 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

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Phone Conference ID: 633 292 868#
Meeting ID: 296 074 286 283
Passcode: McNCWc

 

For Information, Contact:
Derek A. Tillman 754-321- 2400

TRILA Staff Working Group Meeting

Join the next TRILA Staff Working Group Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
September 12, at 9:30 a.m.

Meeting Location:  
City of Plantation 
Planning, Zoning, & Economic Development 
401 NW 70th Terrace  
Plantation, FL 3317

For Information Contact: 
Chris Akagbosu 754-321 2160

Superintendent’s Goal Setting Committee

Join the Superintendent's Goal Setting Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
August 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

Meeting Location:
TSSC Building
7720 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise FL, 33351

Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 495 574 456#

Meeting ID: 289 860 205 035
Passcode: e3DE42

For Information, Contact:
Anne Marie Richards 754-321-0764

Superintendent’s Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee

The Superintendent’s Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee reviews all proposals for insurance offerings for the School Board of Broward County and makes recommendations to accept or deny any proposals to the School Board.

Join the next Superintendent's Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting 

Meeting Date/Time:
October 16, 2024, at 9:00 am 

Meeting Location: 
TSSC Annex Building 

7770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 
Sunrise, FL 33351 

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Phone Conference ID: 923 748 495#

For Information, Contact:
Amanda Rios 754-321-3111

Superintendent's Review Committee

Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting - Canceled

Meeting Date/Time:
October 07, 2024, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Canceled 


Meeting Location: 
Kathleen C. Wright Building 
Board Room 
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640


Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting 

This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
Rick By Alex Gino 
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1)
By Sarah Maas My Sister, Daisy
By: Adria Karlsson I Am Jazz By Jessica Herthel 

Meeting Date/Time:
October 21, 2024, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm


Meeting Location: 
Kathleen C. Wright Building 
Board Room 
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640


Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting 

This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1)
By Sarah Maas
This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
Crank
By Ellen Hopkins

Meeting Date/Time:
November 04, 2024, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Meeting Location: 

Kathleen C. Wright Building 
Board Room 
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640


Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting 

This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
A Court of Mist and Fury (Book 2 of A Court of Thorns and Roses)
By: Sarah Maas
This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
Crank
By Ellen Hopkins

Meeting Date/Time:
December 02, 2024, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Meeting Location: 

Kathleen C. Wright Building 
Board Room 
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640


Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting 

This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
Burned By Ellen Hopkins

Meeting Date/Time:
January 06, 2025, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Meeting Location: 

Kathleen C. Wright Building 
Board Room 
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640

Technology Advisory Committee

The Technology Advisory Committee was formed by School Board Policy #5306.1 to provide input, advice and assistance in the implementation of the District's Education Technology Plan. Learn more about the Technology Advisory Committee.

Join the next Technology Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:
October 14, 2024, at 2:30 PM 
 
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Phone Conference ID: 261 276 60#
Meeting ID: 260 890 603 601
Passcode: jrbsS7
 
For Information, Contact:
Dana Rubenstein 754-321-047

School Accountability and Improvement

According to SBBC Policy 1403, each school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) to facilitate the development and monitor progress of the annual School Improvement Plan. Agendas and minutes reflect annual needs assessment, SIP monitoring, and allocation of Accountability Funds.