School Advisory Forum (SAF)

The School Advisory Forum (SAF) is open to all members of the school and community. The Forum has one member to report to the School Advisory Council, which then sends a representative to the district SAC. The district SAC acts as advisors, mentors, and advocates to both the district and to each school advisory council. At a School Advisory Forum all present will:

• Plan, develop, and implement parent/community programs and training activities.
• Address parent/community concerns; work with administration to solve problems and initiate desired changes.
• Identify and coordinate the use of community resources to improve student achievement and school effectiveness.
• Participate in increasing/sustaining high levels of community support for the school.
• Assist SAC in identifying the educational needs and priorities of the school.
• Participate in the preparation of the budget, and review budget related concerns.
• Advocate for positive change in the school.
• Remain current with school, district, state, and national issues.
• Jointly work with School Board Members, Superintendent, and local Government officials.

Facilities, Safety, Legislative, ESE, ESOL, Boundaries, Curriculum, Dress code, and Transportation are all issues addressed by SAF.