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Do you have a great idea that would benefit or a concern that would impact the curriculum, image, or performance of Grafenwoehr Elementary School?  Are you looking for an avenue to best express these thoughts?  Then attend a SAC meeting and present your opinions to the people you elected to represent you.

What is SAC?  SAC stands for School Advisory Committee.  It consists of parents and faculty members elected by you.  The purpose of the committee is to address policies and issues that affect the whole school.  The SAC can also be a sounding board for new ideas that would enhance curriculum goals, better meet teacher needs, or improve upon student procedures.  In other words, the SAC meeting is a place to address school wide issues. 

How do I bring an idea before the SAC? There are three different ways to present your thoughts at a SAC meeting.  The first method is to address an individual SAC member and ask that they present your ideas for you.  This is an informal method and will most likely receive an informal response in return - i.e.: a verbal response to the matter in question.  Second, you can submit a written request.  Agenda input forms are available at the front office or at the top of this page.  These will be responded to in writing.  Third, you can attend a SAC meeting and present your issues during the open session of the meeting.  All topics discussed during open session will be subject to a time limitation.  This is done so that all people who wish to speak at a SAC meeting will have the opportunity to be heard.  Please submit the agenda input form so that you can be added to the agenda.

How will my issues be addressed?  All topics brought before the SAC will be attended to in either written or oral responses, depending on the need of the issue.  Most issues will not be resolved during the meeting they are presented.  Members need time to research the subject and consult expert advice so that all concerns receive the proper responses they deserve.

If you have a problem or an idea that affects just your child’s classroom, a particular student, teacher, or administrator, the SAC members cannot address these topics.  This type of problem would be best handled one on one with you child’s teacher, the counselors, or the principal.  If you are unsure your subject is one the SAC can address, just ask a member and they will be able to guide you in the right direction.