Purpose of the School Advisory Committee (SAC):
Each school on Yokota AB has its own school Advisory Committee or SAC. SAC is strictly an advisory body that has no budget and is restricted from fundraising. Throughout the school year, SAC:

1.) Reviews YWES policies and programs currently in place
2.) Helps resolve safety issues and other community concerns about YWES
3.) Lobbies for change when a current situation needs improvement
4.) Encourages community involvement in the education of children

NOTE: SAC functions somewhat like School Boards at the public schools in the US with one notable exception - SAC has not power to hire or fire teachers or administrators. SAC is advisory only.

Community Concerns: Contact a SAC member if you have any concerns about your child's school.
- If SAC can handle the issue, it will be brought up at a SAC meeting.
- If the issue is beyond the scope of SAC, a SAC member will help direct you to the person or agency who can help you

Meetings: SAC generally meets once a month during the school year. The public is welcome to attend any SAC meeting. A limited time is available at each meeting for new business that is not on the agenda.

Committee Members: Here at YWES, SAC has 11 official members. 6 voting members (3 parents, 3 professional educators) are elected by parents and serve for 2 years on a voluntary basis. Elections are held in April. The 3 Non-Voting Members are the Principal, Assistant Principal and School's Officer.

Contacting a SAC Member: You have a variety of options for contacting a SAC member:
use the telephone; drop off a letter in the SAC box located on the counter in the front office;
send a note marked for SAC to school with your child; or write to SAC c/o the school using the MPS address.