Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

Welcome to the Hillsborough Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC)

Congratulations! You have been selected to represent your school on the Hillsborough Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) for the upcoming year. This is not just an honor—it’s an opportunity to lead, collaborate, and create meaningful change across our district.

What This Role Means

Being part of the SSAC is more than holding a title. It’s about earning the role of leader through authentic engagement, consistent effort, and a commitment to truly being a representative voice for you school. You will have the chance to:

  • Lead impactful projects and programs at your school
  • Collaborate with peers across the district
  • Engage directly with district leadership and the Alliance for Public Schools
  • Gain real-world leadership experience that is both prestigious and transformative

You will be expected to:

  • Attend every meeting. If you must miss one, coordinate with your school’s other representative to stay informed and up to date.
  • Be a voice for students. You’ll work with the superintendent and district leaders to explore how policies and programs affect students and school culture.
  • Practice good communication. Meet regularly with your principal and school staff. Share insights from SSAC and help connect district-level conversations to your school community.

You will get out of this experience what you choose to put into it. Your voice matters, and your actions will contribute to how student leadership is integrated into the decision making process in Hillsborough County Public Schools.

View the responsibilities and expectations of a SSA. Please make sure you have a signed APS Photo Release Form.

Make sure you have registered for this month’s meeting.

Sign up for the SSAC email list to stay informed.

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Meeting Dates, Expectations, and Materials

The SSAC will have regular meetings throughout the school year and will send you reminders prior to each one. Here you can find materials, notes and information for each meeting. If you need to contact Ms. Erickson regarding a meeting, please text or call her at 813-785-3142 or email her at melissa@all4schools.org.

Meeting Expectations & Dates

Regular attendance is essential. Meetings are designed to build your leadership capacity and connect you with key stakeholders. Please ensure you are available and have transportation arranged for each session.

Primary Meeting Location:
HCPS Instructional Services Center
2920 N 40th St, Tampa, FL 33605

Exceptions:

  • October 14: School Board Meeting
    School Board Office – 901 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
  • April 15: 901 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602

2025–2026 SSAC Calendar

  • Summer Training: July 28 & 29 | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • September 10: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • October 14: School Board Meeting | 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • November 12: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • January 14: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • March: GradNation Community Summit | Time & Location TBD
  • April 15: Meeting to be held at ROSSAC901 E. Kennedy Blvd. 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Use the button below to request office hours to support a school level project from Alliance staff as well as collaborate with students doing similar work.

REQUEST OFFICE HOURS

Resource Hub

Think of this space as your leadership toolkit. Here, you’ll find resources to support your journey—from project planning guides and collaboration tools to leadership development materials and community engagement strategies.