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 throughout the year 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. 

SAC is a school-wide forum where members of the school community can share ideas, ask questions, and provide input on matters that affect our school.

Meetings are open to all teachers, staff, parents/guardians, students, and community members. 

Upcoming SAC Meetings

All meetings begin at 6:00 PM and are virtual unless otherwise noted

  • Thursday, November 19, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 27, 2027
  • Wednesday, March 31, 2027
  • Wednesday, May 26, 2027

Use this link to join the virtual meeting on ZOOM: https://philasd-org.zoom.us/j/87933130807?pwd=RDBcqsnj6Q1WcKavLHbkv2vkEw2EpD.1

CAPA SAC Agendas

Click on ‘CAPA SAC Agendas’ link to access all meeting agendas (past and present)

CAPA SAC Meeting Minutes:

4/22/26 | 3/25/26 | 2/25/26 | 1/27/26 | 11/10/25

Submit Feedback, Questions, or Agenda Requests:
You can share input or request agenda items in any of the following ways:

 

SAC Voting Members

  • FAMILY MEMBERS
    • Sierra Skidmore, Facilitator – (215) 439-8188
    • Cindy Burstein, Organizer
    • Tara O’Brien, Secretary
    • Lisa Cruz
    • Leannett Hill
    • Kressent Pottenger
    • Jay Sand
    • Scott Silver
    • Rosemary Williams
  • STAFF MEMBERS
    • Mrs. Harr, Teacher
    • Mr. Kaufman, Teacher
    • Mr. Marshall, Teacher
    • TBD
  • STUDENTS
    • Caia Farrell
    • Amira Frank
  • COMMUNITY MEMBERS
    • Mr. LuQman Abdullah, CAPA Liaison, Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE)

 

CAPA-SAC ONE-PAGE OVERVIEW

CAPA – SAC By-laws

CAPA SAC Constitution

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