My understanding is that these proposals did not become law. I would not stake my life on this being the case, but if I had to bet, I would say that is...
Last year the SAC composition was changed to reflect a majority of parents and community members and that those that serve as parents or community members...
I just finished talking to my district liaison and found that this year the school recognition funding is $75 per student. The law changed in regards to School...
Contact your district first -- they may have a contingency plan. Second, don't panic -- next year with come with another Appropriations Bill -- use this time...
While I would hope that you're only being facetious, I must note that with or without $$$$, there's always a need for SAC. Part of our job is still advising...
While I would hope that you're only being facetious, I must note that with or without $$$$, there's always a need for SAC. Part of our job is still advising...
Yes I know we still need SAC I jsut don't understand why the recognition money is not per student?instead of per school. My daughter brought her FCAT up from a...
I am not panicking I will not be around next year my daughter will be a senior and I am done with the politics of public school ... From: Theresa McCormick...
well not so much at our school they went to 7 periods here but only extended the day by 25 mons so each period is shorter and we advised against this to no...
Just lighthearted wording with panicking -- I know you are not. I am saddened by the priorities of law. It isn't that they are "bad" -- they just have so...
SAC Vets, Could you please let me know how each of you manage the expenditure of SIP funds (yes, I realize that they are slim or none depending on your School...
At our school - according to our By-Law's of course - requestors must fill out a request form (which requires association with a particular SIP goal) and...
Providing suggestions for fundraisers or getting potential donors in contact with the principal are worthwhile activities for SACS. Based on the objectives...
Coral Antony
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Sep 5, 2009 11:40 pm
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Recognition funds are NOT the funds that are usually allocated to SACs out of LOTTERY funds. Usually these funds are spent on teacher bonuses, anyways, so this...
Coral Antony
coral3@...
Sep 5, 2009 11:44 pm
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Actually, the recognition funds (also called A+ funds) AND the school improvement funds (SI funds, SAC funds), AND the Bright Futures ALL come from the lottery...
You know we wouldn't have to depend on the measly little amount of school improvement funds if the state of Florida would institute a state income tax, drop...
Merri Mann
Merri@...
Sep 8, 2009 2:21 am
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State income tax in constitutionally prohibited Jeanne Jusevic ... From: Merri Mann To: FL-SAC@yahoogroups.com ; FL-SAC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September...
A state income tax can be instituted. There are ways to do it if people are willing. The will is not there. ________________________________ From:...
Merri Mann
Merri@...
Sep 8, 2009 5:00 pm
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Our school is a combined elementary and middle school, separated but on the same site. Our SAC has recently approved to have Student Council President, Beta...
This should still be current and addresses your question I believe . . . it's an excerpt form FS 1001.452 . . . and your By-Laws typically should reflect the...
As Gerry pointed out through ss 1001.452 - you can have Middle School students on your SAC and as SAC members they have full voting rights. There is...
My school, not the SAC, recently changed the election procedures for SAC members to "one vote per child." Previously, any parent or legal guardian were...
SACs are governed by Florida Sunshine Laws. Any member of a Sunshine Law body must vote on all matters that come before the body, with certain limited...
Requests are made and handled at a properly noticed SAC meeting. When the money is being used for a program that should have measurable results, I have tried...
First off - outside of State mandated statutory requirements, nobody can mandate policy, rules, or dictates for the SAC other than the SAC through duly noted...
Hi Everyone, I recent question came up at our last SAC member involving the use of alternates for SAC member who can't make it to a meeting. Our SAC is ...
No. A quorum is needed. You CAN do a video or phone conference but you need a physical quorum first. (I am sure of this -- Attorney General decision -- see...