BEAC Vision Statement

To transform the urban educational experience(s), outcomes, and accomplishments of the African American and Black community in SAISD with an unrelenting determination to be equitable, inclusive, and culturally sustaining so that our students, employees, and community realize their power to shape the world.

BEAC Mission Statement

To cultivate and sustain relevant and impactful experiences for African American and Black staff, students, and community members by:

• eliminating the achievement gap as measured by state and national assessments (i.e. ACT, SAT);
• monitoring and making recommendations to improve educational conditions;
• creating safe spaces that promote empowerment and belonging;
• developing the capacity of all educators to provide a thriving, culturally sustaining learning environment; and
• serving as a conduit to make meaningful connections with the community.

Strategic Framework

The BEAC Strategic Framework outlines the vision, mission, call to action, critical opportunities, goals, and role concepts to guide the work of the council.

TABSE State Conference

The BEAC Executive Board attended the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE) in Houston, TX February 28 - March 3.

TABSE is an affiliate of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) and is committed to improving the educational achievement of African-American students. TABSE believes in identifying and promoting activities designed to sensitize the public-at-large and educators specifically to the needs of African-American students in all areas of development.

A great time was had and lots of learning occurred to inform the work of the BEAC General Body. Vice President Sebastian and Trustee Torres will provide an update at an upcoming Board meeting.

Honoring SAISD Black Educators with Earned Doctorates

In the US, approximately 2% of the population have earned a doctoral degree. Of that group, Black doctors represent 8.7% (Statista 2024) of the earned doctorates. The BEAC of SAISD honors the resilience, fortitude, and strength of Black educators who have achieved this supreme accomplishment!