School Advisory Council

Welcome to CAPA’s School Advisory Council (SAC)

CAPA’s School Advisory Council (SAC) is a collaborative and inclusive group of parents, teachers, administrators, students, and community members. 

The Council meets monthly to strengthen school–community communication, and, as part of its work, review school budgets and policies, assess program effectiveness, and provide input and recommendations on school programs and initiatives, all in support of CAPA’s mission to nurture students’ creative talents and academic success within a college-preparatory arts program.

If you are interested in supporting student curiosity, creativity, and academic achievement; helping maintain a positive school climate and culture; and promoting the health and well-being of the school community, we invite you to attend a SAC meeting. 

Meetings are open to all teachers, staff, parents/guardians, students, and community members. They are held at 6:00 PM on the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Meetings will alternate between in-person and virtual.

Remaining SAC meeting dates for the current 2025-2026 school year:
• February 25 – Virtual

• March 25 – In person, at CAPA

• April 22 – format TBD

• May 20 (third Weds) – format TBD

Virtual meetings can be accessed using this [ZOOM] link:
https://philasd-org.zoom.us/j/87933130807?pwd=RDBcqsnj6Q1WcKavLHbkv2vkEw2EpD.1

SAC Leadership Team

Family Members

  • OFFICERS
    • Sierra Skidmore, Facilitator – (215) 439-8188
    • Cindy Burstein, Organizer – ‪(215) 586-3226‬
    • Tara O’Brien, Secretary
  • Lisa Cruz
    Leannett Hill
    Kressent Pottenger
    Jay Sand
    Scott Silver
    Rosemary Williams
  • TEACHERS
    • Mrs. Harr
    • Mr. Kaufman
    • TBD
    • TBD
  • STUDENTS
    • TBD
  • COMMUNITY MEMBERS
    • Mr. LuQman Abdullah, CAPA RACE Liasion

 

To submit feedback, questions or comments
Email: capahssac@gmail.com
Or complete: SAC Input Form

CAPA SAC Agendas:

2/25/2026
1/27/2026

CAPA SAC Meeting Minutes:

1/27/2026
11/10/2025

CAPA SAC By-Laws

To learn more about School Advisory Councils, refer to SAC FAQ’s:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vOgrGYQnn8m8hVxzAVVps3z9_d4qUBMq/view