What is a School Advisory Council?
The School Advisory Council is a team of people representing various segments of our school’s community – parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community/business partners, established through Florida law, with a shared goal of increasing student achievement in a safe learning environment.

SAC FAQ Sheet

Mission Statement: The Valley Ridge Academy School Advisory Council (SAC) aims to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that bridges the school and community. Our mission is to support the development and implementation of educational goals and objectives, enhance the School Improvement Plan, and promote cooperation between shareholders. We strive to reflect the diversity of our school community, ensuring balanced representation and active participation from parents, guardians, staff, and community members. Through advisory functions, we aim to inquire, inform, suggest, and evaluate progress toward our shared goals, contributing to the continuous improvement of our educational programs and the overall success of our students.

 Purpose of SAC: The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a school-based group intended to represent the school, the community, and those persons closest to the students that share responsibility for supporting the school’s continuous improvement.

The SAC is responsible for final decision-making at the school relating to the annual implementation of a schoolwide improvement plan (SIP). The SAC assists in the annual preparation of both the SIP and the school’s annual budget, as well as the evaluation of the SIP. For further information, see Section1001.452 (2), F.

The School Advisory Council Responsibilities

• Approve all expenditures for Professional Development for staff members that request payment from SAC funds
• Make recommendations on how School Recognition money will be spent

Meeting are in the Media Center at 4:00pm (lasts approx. 45 minutes) every 2nd Tuesday of each month. 

Agendas:

• VRA SAC Meeting Agenda: August 2025

Meeting Notes: 

• Valley Ridge Academy SAC Meeting Minutes_Sept 24.25
• Valley Ridge Academy SAC Meeting Minutes_OCT 24.25
• Valley Ridge Academy SAC Meeting Minutes_Nov 24.25
• Valley Ridge Academy SAC Meeting Minutes_FEB 24.25
• Valley Ridge Academy SAC Meeting Minutes_MAR 24.25
• Valley Ridge Academy SAC Meeting Minutes_APR 24.25
• Valley Ridge Academy SAC Meeting Minutes_May_24.25