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Getting Involved: Inside Sage Oak's Committees with Bethany Burgos & Lorinda Loughlin

July 24, 2025 • Sage Oak Charter Schools

Exploring Parent and Student Involvement Committees at Sage Oak

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster and guests Lorinda Loughlin and Bethany Burgos introduce the various committees available for parents and students to get involved with at Sage Oak for the upcoming school year. The committees discussed include the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), Student Advisory Committee (STAC), and the newly introduced Sage Connections Committee (SCC). They provide details on the purpose, structure, and ways to participate in these committees, emphasizing the importance of feedback and collaboration. Additionally, the episode highlights the upcoming virtual Parent Summit as an opportunity for parents to learn more about these committees and engage with other parents and staff.

00:00 Introduction to Sage Studio
00:38 Meet the Team: Lorinda and Bethany
01:23 Overview of Parent and Student Committees
02:06 Deep Dive: Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
07:26 Exploring the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
10:34 Student Advisory Committee (STAC): Student Voices Matter
15:08 Introducing the Sage Connections Committee (SCC)
17:51 How to Get Involved: Sign-Up and Parent Summit
20:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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