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!

2026-2027 Meeting Dates (click for the agenda)

October 7, 2026

November 4, 2026

January 6, 2027

February 3, 2027

March 3, 2027

April 7, 2027

May 5, 2027

Contact:
Stephanie Seiferth

Meeting Recordings

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