School Accountability Committee (SAC)
SAC's mission is to advise the administration in the school improvement process.
Are you interested in the whys and hows of your child’s educational curriculum? Would you like to brainstorm ways to help improve Aurora Academy Charter School’s mission to provide a well-rounded and rigorous curriculum to it’s K-8th grade students? Do you want to be involved, at the ground level, with assisting the administration and teachers with problem-solving and improving our school’s academic culture?
The purpose of the SAC is to inform and encourage parents and community members, and provide them opportunities to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school’s instructional program and quality improvement processes.
In particular, members of the committee review student testing data and assist with developing and recommending student performance goals and school improvement plans, propose additions or deletions to our school’s curriculum, assess and analyze survey results and assist the Principal and the Board with other tasks related to the committee’s objective.
The SAC is chaired by the Principal, and its members consist of at least one teacher and four parents from our school community. SAC meetings are held quarterly and additionally when needed.
Growth Feasibility Committee (GFC)
GFC's mission, along with the Administration, is to assess and to advise the School Board of the short and long-term facility and equipment needs.
Would you like to be involved in planning for our school’s short and long-term facility needs? Do you want to help with analyzing the needs of our school’s physical space? Do you have any background in facility improvement or structural assessment?
The purpose of the GFC is to oversee, assess and plan for the facility needs of our school, both short-term and future. This committee oversees the physical condition of our facility and works with the maintenance staff to provide regular assessments to the Board.
Members of this committee solicit input from Aurora Academy Charter School’s teachers and staff about their individual needs for classroom or office space, play space and the school’s public appearance. They work with outside experts, as needed, to plan for future needs and submit their reports and recommendations to the Board.
The GFC is chaired by one of the Directors and its members consist of at least two Directors, a member of the administration, and interested parents and faculty. They meet as-needed, usually once a month.
Community Action Committee (CAC)
CAC’s mission is to assist in building a collaborative community for families, the board and staff by effectively assisting in planning and implementing school events and staff support.
If you’ve been looking for the PTA at Aurora Academy Charter School, this is that committee! Have you wanted to be an active participant in planning movie nights, the Falcon 5k, Jamborees, Celebrate the Arts or Falcon Fest? Do you enjoy planning the fun events that take place at the school and lending a helping hand to help create a vibrant community spirit? Do you have ideas about how Aurora Academy can further cultivate a positive internal culture?
The purpose of the CAC is to build and strengthen relationships within our school community and to raise funds to support the facilities and programs of the school committee.
In particular, this committee plans occasions that help build the school community and culture, organizes faculty and staff appreciation events, supports faculty and staff during conferences, and facilitates any other Board-approved fundraising and community-building events.
The CAC is chaired by one of the Directors and its members consist of at least two Directors, members from the staff and faculty and interested parents. They hold monthly meetings and when needed.