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School Accountability Committee

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School Accountability Committee (SAC)
Families. Community. Shared Voice.

What is the SAC?

The SAC is a group of parents, guardians, community members, and school staff who meet to advise school leadership on decisions aimed at providing the best overall education for our children.

Topics include:

  • Student learning and academic progress
  • School safety and climate
  • How school funds are used
  • School goals and improvement efforts

SAC members review data, ask questions, and provide feedback to help the school make informed decisions that support students.

The SAC also shares input with the District 11 Accountability Committee (DAC), which advises the school board. This means parents and  community members have a real, direct voice at both the school and district level.

 

Meeting Dates and Times

SAC meetings are held at least quarterly and are currently scheduled monthly in the Russell Middle School Library, on the [insert day, e.g., second] Tuesday of the month, immediately following the monthly PTA meeting.

 

2025–2026 Meeting Dates

(Details coming soon)

 

Open SAC Positions & How to Get Involved

We are currently seeking members for the following roles:

Open Positions

  • SAC Vice Chair
  • SAC Secretary

Membership Needs

  • Parents or guardians of a Russell Middle School student
  • At least one parent or guardian of a Russell student identified as an English Language Learner (ELL)
  • A community member who lives, works, or owns a business in the Russell Middle School neighborhood

No prior experience is required, and participation is at no cost. If you care about students and want to contribute, you are welcome.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out. We are happy to share more information and invite you to attend a meeting. 

Contact

Clessie Anderson
SAC Chair, Russell Middle School
📧 Clessie.anderson@gmail.com

Learn More About School and District Accountability Committees 

Russell Middle School’s SAC is part of a district-wide accountability structure within Colorado Springs School District 11.

To learn more about the purpose of School Accountability Committees, district expectations, and how SACs support student success across D11, visit the District 11 SAC webpage:

District 11 School Accountability Committees:

https://www.d11.org/administration/dac/home

Archived SAC Agendas & Meeting Minutes

Past SAC agendas and meeting minutes are available here for transparency and reference.