SAC Membership & Minutes

What is a School Advisory Council (SAC)?SACs bring together school stakeholders and individuals from local 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. SACs 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 responsibilities of an 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 feedback on provincial policies
  • Oversite for SAC grant spending decisions
School Advisory Council AgreementAtlantic View Elementary SAC Agreement
HRCE SAC Documents and CommunicationsHRCE SAC Information
How do I contact my School Advisory Council (SAC)?hrce-sac-atv@gnspes.ca

Members of our School Advisory Council (SAC)

2024 - 2025

Chair: Shaunna McNamara

Secretary: Shared Amongst Members

Parent: Jennifer Eamer

Parent: Liz Dolny

Community Member: Margaret Sellers

Community Member: Natalie Vezina

Community Member: Bonnie Gillis

Staff Member: Erin Mercer

School Administration: Carole DesBarres & Kendall Erickson

SAC Annual ReportSee report posted below
Meeting Dates & Times 2024 - 2025

Meeting Agenda/Summaries Posted Below.

* Summaries are posted following their approval by SAC. *

Meeting 1: September 16, 2025

Meeting 2: October 16, 2025

Meeting 3: November 20, 2025

Meeting 4: January 15, 2026

Meeting 5: February 19, 2025

Meeting 6: April 16, 2026

Meeting 7: May 21, 2026

Meeting 8: June 18, 2026

* All meetings are from 6:30 – 7:30 PM