Astral Drive Junior High

School Advisory Council 2023-24

What is a School Advisory Council (SAC)? SAC's bring together school stakeholders and individuals from local school communities who share an interest in promoting student success.  They provide parents/guardians, school staff, community members and when appropriate, students, with a voice to influence decisions that have an impact on student learning and well-being.  As advisory bodies, SAC's bring partners together to provide principals and regional centers of education (RCE's) with advice that reflects the best interests of students from the point of view of the school community.SAC's receive their authority from the Education Act (2018)
What are some of the Duties and Responsibilities of a School Advisory Council (SAC)?

The duties and responsibilites of a SAC include:

  • Participating in the creation of the SAC Agreement and by-laws
  • Collaborating to improve student achievement and well-being
  • Providing feedback on school practices and initiatives
  • Providing feeback on provincial policies
  • Oversite for SAC grant spending decisions
School Advisory Council Agreement ADJH SAC Agreement
HRCE SAC Documents & Communications HRCE SAC INFORMATION
How do I contact my School Advisory Council (SAC)? hrce-sac-adj@gnspes.ca
Members of our School Advisory Council (SAC) 2022-23

Co-Chairs/Parents:  Tanya Deveau & Krista McCutcheon

Secretary/Parent:  Amanda Crabtree

Parent Rep:  Jessica Quillan

Staff Member:  Lisa Vaughan, Principal

Staff Member:  Greg Bophy, Vice Principal

Staff Member:  Colleen Lannon, Guidance Counsellor

Staff Member:  David McCrae, Community Outreach

Student Rep:  Tim Delong - Grade 9

Student Rep:  McCutcheon, Lexi - Grade 8

Community Member: Trish Purdy

Community Member: Charlotte Power

Meeting Dates & Times 2023-24 @ 6:00pm - School Library

September 28, 2023

October 24, 2023

November 28, 2023

January 30, 2024

February 27, 2024

April 30, 2024

May 28, 2024