Advisory Committees

Finance Committee Charge

The SVA Finance Committee is an advisory committee to the SVA Board of Directors.  This committee meets quarterly, at a minimum, to consider possible recommendations to the Board related to reviews of monthly/quarterly financials, the budget development process, and potential opportunities and strategies for maintaining the continual financial health of SVA and its organizations.   The Finance Committee is not in need of additional members at this time.

SVA Financial Policies

SVA Financial Transparency

Please check the school calendar for more information about Finance Committee meetings.

SAAC Committee Charge

The SAAC meets quarterly, at a minimum, and is responsible for managing the annual SVA Parent Satisfaction Survey process, and for reviewing and recommending the School Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) for Board approval each year.  The SAAC follows applicable open meetings laws.

SVA SAAC Bylaws

2024-25 Meetings

October 1, 2024 Agenda and Minutes

2023-24 Meetings

• February 6, 2024 Agenda and Minutes
• January 16, 2024 Agenda and Minutes
• November 14, 2023 Agenda and Minutes

2022-23 Meetings

• February 7, 2023 Agenda and Minutes
• January 17, 2023 Agenda and Minutes
• November 11, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
• October 4, 2022 Agenda and Minutes

2021-22 Meetings

• February , 2022 Meeting Agenda and Minutes
• January 11, 2022 Meeting Agenda and Minutes
• December 7, 2021 Meeting Agenda and Minutes
• November 2, 2021 Meeting Agenda and Minutes
• October 5, 2021 Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Prior Year’s Meetings

Please contact the school for access to SAAC meeting agendas and minutes for prior years.

Board Governance Committees

The Governance Committee consists of two separate sub-committees and each has a Board member liaison. They are the Board Election Sub-Committee and the Board Policy Sub-Committee. 

1. Board Election Sub-Committee Charge

SVA’s Bylaws state that the regular Board Elections shall be held in the spring.  The Board Election Committee coordinates the entire election process, from recruiting candidates to the election itself.  During an election year, this committee meets regularly. The BEC can be contacted using the following email address –boardelections@svak12.org

Prospective Board Candidate Packet (please download each item and read carefully to ensure all criteria are met) (coming soon)
1. Board Election Procedures - important guidelines for application, campaigning and election
2. Candidate Application - plan ahead to upload bio, headshot and video.
3. Visit the Board Documents page for links to the items to review including the Bylaws, Charter Contract, Board Handbook and Strategic Plan.

 The Board invites all interested candidates to apply. Here are some important notes to remember:

• Candidates must be philosophically aligned with the mission and vision of SVA and value the PK-12 culture of our school.
• Candidates must attend/observe at least one regular Board meeting before the election. The Board meets on the third Wednesday of most months at 5:00 p.m. in room 204.
• Candidates must be in good standing with their volunteer hours and student fees payments.
• Candidates will be asked to interview first with the Board Election Committee.
• Questions? Email the committee at boardelections@svak12.org

2. Board Policy Sub-Committee Charge

Ensure Board Policy Manual is created, and updated regularly in coordination with the Head of Schools. Ensure that updated policies are published and accessible to the community. If policy changes are suggested by staff, students, or parents, this committee will hear those suggestions and make a recommendation to the Head of Schools and ultimately, the Board.

Please check the school calendar for information on Policy Committee meetings.