MVE School Accountability Committee SAC

2023-24

Mountain View Elementary

School Accountability Committee (SAC)

MVE SAC

DCSD SAC Bi-laws  SAC Handbook  Parent Engagement Policy

Chairperson: Jackie Gerbus Principal: Dr. Jean Taylor Teacher Representative: Kanani Cullum PTO Liaison: Rachel McNerney Parent Representative: Natalie Meyer

 

The Mountain View SAC typically meets on the second Friday of each month from

10:30 – 12:00, provided school is in session for students that day.

How can you reach SAC: Contact Jackie Gerbus at MVESAC@gmail.com

What is SAC?

SAC stands for School Accountability Committee. The purpose of the SAC is to inform, encourage and provide opportunities for parent and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school’s instructional program and quality improvement processes. The SAC makes recommendations concerning the school’s Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement or Turnaround plan, and meets at least quarterly to discuss implementation of the school’s plan and other progress pertinent to the school’s accreditation contract with the Board of Education. The SAC also makes recommendations to the principal for prioritizing spending of school monies.

What do attendees do at SAC meetings?

The parents who attend the meetings will have an opportunity to just sit and listen to the discussions between the Principal and the rest of the SAC board members and any guest speakers. Parent guests at the SAC meeting have no expectations placed upon them, other than to understand the material presented at the meetings and be a positive voice in the community while sharing the information with others. If desired, there is an open forum at the end of each meeting where parents can bring any appropriate concerns in front of the SAC board.

MVE SAC Supports 5A (MLO) and 5B (Bond)

The Mountain View Elementary SAC supports the $66,000,000 Mill Levy Override (MLO) question as well as the $484,000,000 Bond question to be submitted to voters of the District on the November 7, 2023 ballot. We support the MLO and Bond given the current funding challenges facing the Douglas County School District (DCSD), including:  There are capital needs that, if not met, could threaten the physical safety and/or interrupt the education of students in our community. DCSD currently has no dedicated funds to address these issues.  District wages are well below those of our neighboring districts, resulting in a loss of personnel to other school districts. This is not good for our students. Additionally, turnover and teacher and staffing shortages put an undue burden on the entire education system. We believe it is time again for Douglas County to unite in support of our students and community. Please join us by voting YES on both 5A (MLO) and 5B (Bond) this November.