School Advisory Councils are volunteer organizations established by the Nova Scotia Education Act, generally made up of parents/guardians, community members, the school principal, teachers and school support staff. SACs serve as advisory bodies for school principals and the regional centre on a range of issues related to the school and the overall system.  

If you would like to get involved or learn more about School Advisory Councils:

• Contact your 2023-2024 CBVRCE School Advisory Council Chair

• Contact the School Principal in your area.

• Visit the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development website at: https://www.ednet.ns.ca/SAC

• Minutes for SAC meetings are located on school websites

SACs should be guided by the following principles:

• Education is a shared responsibility.

• The best interests of students must be the first consideration when making decisions. 

• Partners at the school level have important perspectives that should be  considered when making decisions.

• School improvement leads to increased student achievement. 

• School policies should account for the unique characteristics of each school  community. 

• Education partners need to work together to manage change effectively. 

• Involving the school community in school improvement planning enhances learning for all students.

• SAC Handbook : Guidelines

• SAC Spending Guidelines

• SAC Q&A

• SAC Year End Report