Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SAC)
Purpose:
The Student Advisory Council (SAC) will provide a forum for PVPUSD students in grades 10-12 to share their experiences, ideas, information, concerns, and interests with the Superintendent. The SAC will provide a student voice that will guide discussions and decisions pertaining to policies, programs, and processes that have a significant impact on students. SAC members will also serve as ambassadors and engage in two-way communication with their peers/schools.
The Advisory Council Will:
- Serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns related to the PVPUSD student experience
- Provide feedback and input for the ongoing development and enhancement of PVPUSD programs and processes
- Develop leadership capacity among student advisory members
- Empower students to have a voice and use it effectively
Meeting Time and Dates:
(Meeting location subject to change with advance notice)
8:00-9:00 a.m. Wednesday mornings, District Office, Board room
October 30, 2024
November 13, 2024
December 11, 2024
January 15, 2025
February 12, 2025
March 12, 2025
April 16, 2025
SAC Members will:
CONNECT – Relationships are what drive decisions, actions, and achievement.
- Reach out to school-site peers to hear ideas and concerns
- Bring topics of discussion that represent many students’ perspectives
- Come prepared to take an active part in discussions, consistently listen, and respect all viewpoints
- Learn ways to celebrate diversity and create an inclusive and equitable school climate
EMPOWER – The student voice is vital when making decisions that impact students.
- Participate in problem-solving by generating ideas and actions that will positively impact PVPUSD students
- Give input about programs and decisions that widely impact students
- Share information about SAC outcomes with school-site peers, staff, and administration
VALUE – All students, staff, and school community members feel valued as an effective member of their stakeholder group.
- Seek and share feedback on ways to celebrate & improve school culture and learning environments to ensure that every student feels appreciated and has a meaningful voice
- Share feedback about student perceptions or school safety and inclusive environments
- Share ideas to help encourage peers to advocate for themselves academically, socially, and emotionally
ACHIEVE – All staff and students have equitable access to learning opportunities and leadership development, so they may reach their greatest potential as they journey through PVPUSD.
- Be prepared to take an active role in developing and implementing positive solutions
- Represent all student voices
- Embrace PVPUSD history and celebrated traditions
- Be the change we want to see in our schools