What is a School Advisory Council (SAC)?

SAC brings together school stakeholders and individuals from local communities who share an interest in promoting student success. They provide parents/guardians, school staff, community members and when appropriate, students, with a voice to influence decisions that have an impact on student learning and well-being. As advisory bodies, SAC’s bring partners together to provide principals and regional centers of education (RCE’s) with advice that reflects the best interests of students from the point of view of the school community. SACs receive their authority from the Education Act (2018).

What are some of the Duties and Responsibilities of a School Advisory Council (SAC)?

The duties and responsibilities of an SAC include:

• Participating in the creation of the SAC Agreement and by-laws
• Collaborating to improve student achievement and well-being
• Providing feedback on school practices and initiatives
• Providing feedback on provincial policies
• Oversite for SAC grant spending decisions

School Advisory Council Agreement

Provincial School Advisory Council Checklist

Please link you school SAC Agreement here.

HRCE SAC Documents and Communications

https://www.hrce.ca/about-hrce/about-us/school-advisory-councils-sac

How do I contact my School Advisory Council (SAC)?

hrce-sac-taejr@gnspes.ca

Members of our School Advisory Council (SAC)

2022-2023

Chair:  Ashley Zahavich

Secretary:  Ashley Zahavich

Parent: Erin Schnare, Amy Riley

Community Member: Tanya Morash, Ann Smit

Staff member: Nikki Chartrand, Jessica McInerney

Principal: Ken Rutley

VP: Lydie Gascuel O'Brien

Meeting Dates & Times 2023-2024

2023 Meeting Dates:  Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Dec. 5

2024 Meeting Dates: Jan. 23, Feb. 27, April 30, June 11

Please see attached minutes listed below.