School Accountability Committee (SAC)
This committee's function is to inform, encourage, and provide advice in the planning and evaluation of the school’s instructional program and unified improvement processes (UIP). The SAC creates and analyzes the SAC survey, get insights from campuses, and has guest speakers.
Time Commitment: Meets 1x per month for 1 hour, and as needed for SAC/survey projects.
Meeting Information: Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm in the JA Elementary Conservatory AND via Zoom (hybrid). Childcare is provided!
2025-2026 Meeting Dates (click for the agenda)
February 4, 2026 CANCELED
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
Contact:
Stephanie Seiferth
Meeting Recordings
SAC Survey Results
Actions Implemented Due to Feedback from Past Surveys:
Band/Tech choice – resolved with Band/CKC option (2024–25)
Calendar alignment (JAE + JAS) – resolved in 2023–24
Elementary clubs expansion – 20% growth achieved at JAE
Crosswalk at JAE – earlier safety improvement
Homework & academic rigor – board-led workshops (2022–23) defined expectations
Zoom/virtual board meetings – retained as a post-pandemic option
Parent survey frequency – streamlined to one annual survey
Student achievement awards – implemented in 2024–25 school year
Website usability/access – recurring item for improvement
Volunteer database – launched by in 2024
Secondary college prep & teaching engagement – ongoing, w/new leadership in place
Communication – longstanding concern; Spring 2025 ONE survey shows improvement
2026 SAC Survey Results