School Advisory Council

SACs are volunteer organizations that receive their authority from the Education Act (2018)

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. The establishment of SACs and their roles and responsibilities are set out in the Education Act and the Ministerial Education Act Regulations

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Engagement on how to enhance local voice in the public education system resulted in additional actions that strengthen the role of SACs. Please visit Strengthening Local Voices in Education to learn more.

• SACs are advisory bodies to individual school principals, regional centres for education (RCEs), and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) on a range of issues related to their local schools and the overall school system.
   

• SAC membership can vary, but generally consists of the school principal, parents/guardians, teachers, other school staff, students, and community members. SAC membership should reflect the diversity of the school community.

Members of the SAC:

Parent Representatives:

• Tammy Smith- Chair

tammysmith@shelternovascotia.com

• Sarah Taylor

• Melissa Willman

Community Representatives:

• Stacy Fraughton

• Jody Conrad - Chester Recreation

Student Representatives:

• Oakley Webb, Avery Snair, Judah Sampara- Student Council 

Teacher Representatives:

• Darcie Moore

• Rebecca Fisk

Support Staff Representatives:

• Terri Demont

Non-Voting Members:

• Alicia Lovett - Principal

2025/2026 Meeting Dates:

October 1- virtual

November 5- in person at FHCS

January 7- virtual

March 4- virtual

May 6- virtual

June 3- in person at FHCS