Purpose of the School Advisory Committee
Each school on Yokota AB has its own school Advisory Committee or SAC. SAC is strictly an advisory body that has no budget and is restricted from fundraising. SAC functions somewhat like School Boards at the public schools in the US with one notable exception - SAC has no power to hire or dismiss teachers or administrators. SAC is advisory only.
Meetings
SAC generally meets once a month during the school year. The public is welcome to attend any SAC meeting.
Committee Membership
The SAC membership is in accordance with the guidance provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1342.15. The voting membership consists of teachers, parents and community members. Other members include the principal, assistant principal, the school officer and a school improvement representative.
Goals and Objectives
Understanding individual grade educational objectives and how teachers develop lesson plans/teaching strategies to meet those objectives
Understanding the School Improvement Process (SIP) program; giving support and feedback on SIP directions and progress toward meeting North Central Associations (NCA) accreditation
Providing a forum to address general perceptions between faculty and parents regarding interaction and cooperation of two groups toward the education of the children
Investigating and addressing matters of infrastructure support to sustain and improve the educational atmosphere, efficiency and safety of Joan K. Mendel Elementary School facilities
Investigating and recommending improvements to school programs
Listening to all other concerns brought by individuals or groups concerning the education of the children and school policies
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