School Council

School councils are comprised of a minimum of seven council members:

• The principal 

• At least two certificated teachers elected by the teachers 

• A number of parents elected by the parents, so that parents make up a majority of the council. At least 2 parents must be businesspersons 

• Other members as specified in the council's bylaws 

Councilmember’s serve a term of two years, or for a term specified in the council's bylaws.

All members of the School Council must:

• Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues,Regularly participate in council meetings,
• Participate in information and training programs,
• Act as a link between the school council and the community,
• Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community, and
• Work to improve student achievement and performance. 

The local board of education shall:

•  Provide all information not specifically made confidential by law 
• Assign an employee of the school system to attend council meetings when requested 
• Receive and consider all recommendations, including the annual report, of the school council 
• The local board of education shall respond to recommendations of the council within 60 days after being notified in writing of the recommendation.

Chair: Joanna Walters

Co-Chair: Jeffrey Keese       

Secretary: Leslie Hillis

Council Members

• Christine Douthart, Leslie Hillis, Eliza Boyce, Lindsay Cross, Moneke Fields, Lwin Hamidah, Ufuoma Jeje, Monica Kareen, Jeffrey Keese, Hamidah Lwin, Kit Meecham, Priyanka Patel, Johnny Pounds, Crystal Pounds, Brenda Puebla, Sugantha Sudhakar, Stacy Thorne, Joanna Walters, and Julianna Weigle.

October 4, 2024 (Rescheduled due to hurricane)

November 15, 2024

January 24, 2025

March 7, 2025