Brussels American School

BRUSSELS AMERICAN SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Brussels American School Advisory Committee (BASAC) and Installation Advisory Committee (IAC) are combined to function as a school and installation advisory committee. As such, the BASAC (which also includes the IAC) acts as a liaison between the school administration, the community and the USAG commander to assure a positive school environment for the children of the Brussels American School. The BASAC has two main jobs; 1) to foster participation in school affairs by members of the school and military communities and; 2) to provide a coordinated process to address and resolve issues at the lowest practical level. We do this by advising the BAS Principal and the USAG Brussels Commander on issues within their jurisdiction as it pertains to the school.

Because every parent, teacher, student and military commander shares in the responsibility to work collectively to support BAS in its delivery of educational programs to our students, the BASAC is comprised of three parent representatives, three faculty representatives and one student representative. The committee also has the following liaison members who are invited to attend all meetings: the school principal and/or assistant principal, the USAG Commander, and the exclusive bargaining representative of the school employees. The Presidents of the PTSA and Booster Club are also encouraged to attend these meetings.
Community members are highly encouraged to communicate issues with a BASAC member, to submit a BASAC issues form (which can be found on the BAS website), and to come to the meetings to follow up on submitted issues or to simply listen and be part of the solution discussions. BASAC meetings are generally held bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month starting in September at 1730 at the school. BASAC points of contact are listed in the PTSO Student Directory or can be reached by contacting the front office at the BAS.
We look forward to working with you during the 2011/12 school year and thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely from your BASAC members,

Alex DeFazio Chris Vahrenhorst Rob Trabucchi Mark McVicker Carol-Ann Whipple Pam Mobley
Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary

Brussels American School Advisory Committee

The School Advisory Committee (SAC) and Installation Advisory Committee (IAC) serve as forums in which questions or concerns raised by parents or teachers are discussed. The SAC includes parents and teachers who are elected to represent the community at large. The function of the SAC is to make recommendations and advise the principal on

school policies, student activities, and administrative procedures
instructional programs and educational resources within the school
allocation of resources within the school to achieve educational goals
administrative and logistical support services provided by the installation commander and applicable service commands
policies and standards of the installation command and military services related to the above.

Neither the SAC nor the IAC addresses matters pertaining to personnel policies or practices, compensation of school staff, grievances or school employees, or internal management of DoDDS or their programs. If you have any questions or concerns about the school's curriculum or environment, give one of the SAC representatives a call (a list of current representatives is available in the office) or attend one of the SAC meetings.

School Year 2012-2013