What is the School Advisory Council?

What is a School Advisory Council? The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a school-based group intended to represent the school, the community, and those persons closest to the students. The group shares responsibility for guiding the school toward continuous improvement. The district school board is responsible, by Florida law, for establishing an advisory council for each school in the district and shall develop procedures for the election and appointment of advisory council members. Each SAC shall include in its name the words “school advisory council.” For further information, please see: Section 1001.452(1)(a), Florida Statutes.

What is the role of the School Advisory Council? The School Advisory Council is responsible for final decision making at the school relating to the implementation of the provisions of the annual School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SAC assists in the annual preparation and evaluation of both the SIP and the school’s annual budget. For further information, please see: Section 1001.452(1)(a), Florida Statutes.

Who serves on the School Advisory Council? Beginning July 1, 2008, it is a requirement that the majority of the members of the School Advisory Council are persons who are not employed by the school district. A SAC should be composed of the principal and an appropriately balanced number of teachers, education support employees, students, parents, and other business and community citizens who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and economic community served by the school. Certain members are elected by their peers, while business and community members are appointed, and the principal automatically serves. Only students in secondary schools serve on a SAC. For further information, please see: Section 1001.452(1)(a), Florida Statutes.

2023-2024 SAC Members

Carrie Chavers, Principal; Jennifer Nick, Assistant Principal, Kristen Kane, Assistant Principal/TSA, Theresa Moyer, SAC Chair: Nicole Gil, Jamie Lynn, Sandpiper Boosters President;

Classroom Volunteers

Dune Lakes Elementary is a public school and appreciates the support of the community as volunteers.  To become a volunteer at Dune Lakes Elementary, please use the link to complete the Volunteer Application.   Volunteers are required to renew their online application and affidavit annually. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please see below. You are not required to have fingerprints to help in the classroom.

Chaperones: To chaperone a class field trip, a volunteer application needs to be completed with a notarized affidavit. Once these are completed, you will need to make an appointment at the district office for fingerprinting (850)982-1100 x1354. Please allow 2 weeks for processing. The fee for the background and fingerprints is $75.00. Fingerprints are good for 5 years. We do not accept fingerprints/background checks from outside agencies. All chaperones must renew their online application and affidavit annually online. If you request to be a chaperone, please contact your child's teacher. Final approval for field trip chaperones is made by administration.

Link to Walton County School District Volunteer Application Portal

Mentors

Are you interested in mentoring an elementary student?  Please use the link to learn more about becoming a mentor in Walton County.  

Link to Walton County School District Mentor

For any questions, please contact our school secretary, Ms. Isolano at michelle.isolano@walton.k12.fl.us