SAC
What is a School Advisory Council (SAC)?
School Advisory Councils bring 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.
If you wish to join our SAC team please email us at mmmms@gnspes.ca
Next meeting October 18 @ 6:30 PM @Malcolm Munroe
SAC Family of Schools Meeting: November 21 @ Riverview High School@6:30 PM
SAC Meeting March 6th@ Memorial High School, Sydney Mines @ 6 PM
SAC Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2024. 6:30 PM
SAC Members
SAC Meeting Dates
Wednesday, October 18 @Malcolm Munroe 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 21@ Riverside School
Wednesday, March 6th @ Memorial High School @6 PM
Wednesday, April 10 @ Malcolm @ 6:30 PM
SAC Minutes
Malcolm Munroe Middle School
School Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Present: Stephanie Campbell, Lynn McInnis, Kim Sultan
Welcome– this meeting is the final official meeting for the 2022-2023 school year. Two more parents, a community member and a CUPE staff member are needed for 2023-2024 school year.
Elections for positions
No need for elections at this point, but will reassess at next meeting as new members join SAC.
Review of staffing- position that was cut in June was reinstated in September due to enrollment increase.
Update on SSP goals
Three goals: Literacy, Math, School safety
Math goal: increase sharing of data in department in order to inform practice and support student success
Literature goal: have students write ‘gist statements’ to demonstrate meaning
School safety goal: will refer to results of student survey to implement change where appropriate. School presentations by SchoolsPlus may follow. There is also bystander training that Headstrong may have available.
Review of cafeteria (breakfast/lunch)
Investigation into possible lunch providers continues. Depending on parent/community member volunteer availability, two days of lunches may be possible. Ordering meals through school-cash online as is done at other schools would be the plan. Breakfast programs will also run on certain mornings, depending on volunteer and staff availability.
Lunch/Bus/Grounds supervisor position
There is a need for 1 more person to fill this position. The search continues.
Community Meeting- SAC
Riverview will host a regional SAC meeting on Tuesday, November 21st
Agenda includes remarks from SAC coordinator and Regional Executive Director of Education, discussions about collaborative work, SAC and community, the physical activity framework/ASK, and school success plans.
SAC Meeting Agenda/Minutes April 10, 2024
Present: Stephanie Campbell, Lyn McInnis, Rhyan Coleman, Marie Lou Hamilton, Lisa MacEachern and Tim Burns
!. SSP Update
Update on Literacy, Math and School Culture Goals: The school is now working on their third cycle for goals.
2. Staffing 2024-2025-TBA
3. Upcoming Events: Grade 8 Assessments-May 21-June 4
June 13- Honours Night-Grade 8, June 18- Awards Day, June 20- Grade 8 Party
4. Rain Garden- Plans are underway to put a rain garden in front of the school. Operations staff is supporting this endeavor.
5. Innovation Fund: Looking for input on suggestions. Will discuss with school staff as well.
6. Cafeteria: TBA
7. Finances: School trips/one per class. Money for sports uniforms TBA. SAC Funds used to support substitutes as teachers work on school Literacy and Math goals.
