Many people have heard of SAC, but have no idea what it is that SAC does for the school or even why SAC exists, if we have a PTSO.  The School Advisory Committee is your organization.  Its purpose is to enhance educational programs, the support services, and quality of life for our children who are students in the DoD Dependent School at Geilenkirchen.  We work in concert with the PTSO.

SAC's are required in all DoDDS schools, by congressional mandate, established by Public Law, to advise the principal on school matters and the military unit commander on logistical support matters.  The committee includes parents, teachers, the school principal, and the school liaison officer, who represents the local military commander.

The SAC advises the principal regarding school polices and administrative procedures, student activities, standards of conduct and discipline, instructional programs and educational resources within the school, and allocation of school resources. SAC does not make school policy; we are an advisory body only and deal strictly with matters of general concern.

As your representative to the school and DoDDS administration, our goals focus on continuous improvement of all aspects of the school educational and support programs.  We have open and honest communication with the school administration and the U.S. support structure.  We welcome you to our open SAC meetings and invite your suggestions for school improvement and your participation on various subcommittees.

Our meetings are normally held on the first Monday of each month in the school library (bldg 93-A) at 1515 hrs.  All parents, school staff, and local military community personnel are invited to attend.  We publish our minutes after every meeting in the school office and on the school web site, (www.gkschool.com) follow the link to "Parent Center" and open the SAC web site.  You will find the PTSO site at this location as well.  If you have any concerns please contact a SAC member. At the end of every school year, the SAC holds elections for vacant positions for the next year.  SAC terms last for two years with one half of the council being replaced every year to ensure an adequate turnover of personnel.  After next year's council has been elected, the council elects the year's officers (chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, and parliamentarian) in a closed executive session.

If you are concerned about the future of the school, and want to volunteer a small portion of your time doing something extremely worthwhile and rewarding, why not consider running for SAC? You can make a difference!