Avalon Middle School

                      School Advisory Council

                                Agenda

1. Welcome                                                      Paul Bryant

2. Approval of December 19^th Minutes                   

3. Survey Committee work day (January 23^rd) Paul Bryant

4.  Wish List/SAC Funds (*vote)                     Judy Frank

5.  Healthy Husky Day (February 16^th)            Paul Bryant

6. Five Star update                                 Committee Member

7. Avalon Middle School News                        Judy Frank

*SAC Members will be voting at this meeting on how to spend SAC funds for this School year 2007-2008.

ADDITIONS/CHAPERONE  APPLICATION(S)

Our volunteers and chaperones are a valuable commodity to Avalon Middle School- we are delighted that you are considering being a volunteer with our students.  The instructions below will walk you through the volunteer application process.

ADDITIONS: An application must be submitted/updated EVERY year.                         

                      Please list every school where you would like to volunteer.

CHAPERONE:  This application must be submitted for EVERY field trip.

                             (An ADDition application must also have been completed)

For ADDitions:   To become a school volunteer simply
1. Go to the Community Resources web site: http://volunteer.ocps.net
2. Click on ADDitions Online Application.
3. Enter your information into the online application; remember you must fill in the highlighted red boxes to have your form accepted. Move from box to box using the tab key.
4. Be sure to indicate Avalon Middle School as your choice for volunteering. One application can include up to four schools if you need to register for other schools.
5. When the application is completed, please review all information for accuracy.
6. Click on the “send” button to submit.

For Chaperone: To become a field trip volunteer:
1. Fill out the online ADDitions application (if you have not already done so)
2.Go to the Chaperone Volunteer form: http://volunteer.ocps.net. Then click on Chaperone Application.
3. Print the application, fill it out and send to your child’s teacher.

Thank you for all of your time and commitment to Avalon Middle School. It is truly appreciated. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the ADDitions Coordinator Sharon Veres at veress@ocps.net or 407-207-7839 x2512.

Responsibilities of the School Advisory Council (SAC):
1. Develop the By-Laws
2. Assist in the development of the school improvement plan for 2007 - 2008
3. Define adequate progress for each school goal
4. Review the results of any needs assessments conducted at the school
5. Monitor Student's and the school's progress in attaining goals
6. Prepare and distribute information regarding the school improvement plan
7. Provide input on the use of school improvement funds

We are seeking applicants who may be interested in serving on our School Advisory Council (SAC). We need representatives* for the following:
6th grade parents
7 th grade parents
8th grade parents
local business representatives
community representatives
teachers and staff

As a member of the SAC, representatives will attend monthly meetings on a selected night determined at the first meeting.

Avalon Middle School SAC Intent FORM

Please print neatly
Name of Parent/Faculty/Staff __________________________________ *Ethnicity _________
Name of Student(s)/(Grade Level):________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:_________________________________________, ________________, FL__________
Phone(s) to contact you: (W)_______________ (H)___________________ (Cell)_______________
Email: ________________________________________________
*Note: There must be a representative balance among the SAC members so that all groups of the school community have a voice in school improvement. Business and community leaders are appointed by the principal.

Questions: Contact Nancy Besley, Learning Specialist (besleyn@ocps.net)

Please return the SAC Intent Form to the
Avalon Middle School Administration Office
13914 Mailer Blvd. Orlando, FL 32828
by September 1st.

Represent the views of other business and community members
Participate regularly in SAC meetings and carry out assignments
Serve as a resource person for the SAC
Assist in obtaining resources for the SAC
Share leadership of the SAC
Keep other business and community members informed of the school’s needs and programs

School Advisory Councils are governed by Orange County Public Schools’ policies, Florida State Statutes (http://www.fldoe.org),
and the Florida Sunshine Law (http://myfloridalegal.com/sunshine).

Office of School Improvement
Accountability, Research, and Assessment
Orange County Public Schools
445 West Amelia Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
407.317.3201
http://www.ocps.net

The School Board of Orange County, Florida does not discriminate in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability or any other reason prohibited by law. The Equal Opportunity supervisor responsible for compliance is Emma Newton, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources & Labor Relations, and she may be contacted at the Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, 407.317.3239.

IN
IMPROVING
SCHOOLS

Avalon Middle School
13914 Mailer Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32828
407-207-7839

Orange County Public Schools

IMPROVING OUR SCHOOL
THROUGH THE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Everyone Has A Part To Play!

Accepting your part could be as easy as becoming a member of the School Advisory Council of your child’s school or of a school in your neighborhood or business community.

In 1991 the Florida State Legislature established a system of school improvement and accountability. The centerpiece of that system is the School Advisory Council.

What Is The School Advisory Council?

The School Advisory Council, or SAC, is a group of people whose primary purpose is to assist the principal in developing a school improvement plan and evaluating the results of the plan in order to help students achieve success. The efforts of the SAC are always focused on improving student achievement.

The SAC is made up of individuals from various segments of the community. It includes parents, teachers, school administrators, school staff, students, people in business/industry, and other interested community members.

A representative balance among SAC members is required so that all groups of the school community have a voice in school improvement. Business and community leaders are appointed by the principal.

Business and community members bring an important perspective that might not be represented without them; everyone has a part to play in improving local schools.

How Should You Go About Becoming Involved In Our School Advisory Council?

Make plans to sign up and participate in our Charter School Advisory Council (SAC) by completing the SAC Intent Form and either emailing the information to Nancy Besley or leaving it with the front office.(besleyn@ocps.net)

You will be notified when the Charter School Advisory Council will initially meet to establish a monthly meeting time and develop our By-Laws as required by Florida.

Why Is It Important For You To Become Involved In Helping To Improve our school?

Education is essential to build strength from our society’s growing ethnic and social diversity. Remember — Today’s students are tomorrow’s citizens.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN HELPING TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOL.