Student Advisory Council

The CSF Student Advisory Council (“SAC” or “club”) at Horace Greeley High School (HGHS) was established during the 2014-2015 school year to include and amplify student voices in CSF’s work. The club includes a diverse group of students who lend their perspectives and input to the club’s bi-weekly meetings and ongoing work. The leadership team is made up of dedicated, long-time CSF SAC members who plan and run the club meetings and oversee all club activities.

CSF SAC Core Functions

Enhance student experience in the Chappaqua Central School District (“CCSD”) by creating opportunities for students and teachers to suggest where funding is needed across the district.
Lend student voice to the CSF/CCSD Innovation Committee, an opportunity to collaborate with CSF Board members, district administrators, staff developers, teachers and their peers in developing new initiatives for the district
Create and advocate for CSF-funded grants and instagrants
Develop public speaking, communication, student leadership skills
Brainstorm new grant ideas (Grant Shark Tank)
Work with administrators and teachers to write and submit student-generated grants
Develop and execute student-driven fundraising ideas
Support CSF community events as event volunteers

President: Luke Coogan

The SAC President is responsible for the functioning of the CSF SAC Club. They plan and run all Club meetings, oversee all CSF SAC activities, and meet regularly with their Executive Officers, Faculty Advisor, and CSF Board SAC Committee Chair. The President is the primary liaison with the HGHS administration and the CSF Board SAC Committee Chair, and represents the club at external meetings. The President has a primary area of responsibility, which includes overseeing the officers on the Executive Committee.

Vice President of Instagrant Inquiry: Ian Shelburne

Instagrants are a key process of the Chappaqua School Foundation and are fundamental to the Student Advisory Council's function. Instagrants are the fastest way for anyone in the Chappaqua Central School District to secure funding, so having a vice president oversee this process is essential. The VP of Instagrants will oversee and promote all instagrants within the club.

Vice President of Fundraising: Gavin McKie

This officer is responsible for proposing and organizing club fundraising activities and coordinating the SAC volunteers who will provide assistance at CSF-sponsored events. This VP will also be responsible for managing club funding and the funding side of any grant proposals.

Vice President of Recruiting and Media: Nicolas Kory

This officer is responsible for controlling all media output and for releasing any club information. This VP will also be responsible for managing the club's Instagram account and representing the club online. In addition to those roles, this officer will recruit new members through media and in-person advertising.