Hawthorn SAC

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 Agreement 

Provincial School Advisory Council Checklist

SAC Agreement here.

HRCE SAC Documents and Communications 

HRCE SAC Information 

How do I contact my School Advisory Council (SAC)? 

hrce-sac-haw@gnspes.ca 

Members of our School Advisory Council (SAC)

2022-23

Chair: Emily Mercer

Parent: Scott McGaw

Parent: Sean Sullivan

Parent: Emily Mercer

Staff member:  Sheri Stulac

Staff member: Alison Campbell

Staff member: TBD

Community member: Donna Gillespie

Community member: TBD

Community member: TBD

Member at Large: Julia Stephenson

SAC Annual Reports

June 2022

June 2023

June 2024

Meeting Dates & Times 2024-2025

October 2, 2024

November 6, 2024

December 4, 2024 @ 6pm

January 8, 2025 @ 6pm 

February 5, 2025 @ 6pm

April 9, 2025 @ 6pm

May 7, 2025 @ 6pm