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School Governance Council

SGC Purpose Statement

The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role in the management of the school. The School Governance Council is a governing body that is representative of the community and the school but operates under the control and management of the Board of Education. The Council is responsible for making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school including:

  • Approve the school strategic plan and updates
  • Approve the annual budget and annual resource allocations
  • Manage the Request for Flexibility process
  • Participate in hiring the principal (in the case of a vacancy)
  • Provide annual feedback on principal performance.

SGC Resources

Meeting Dates

Meetings will be held at 7 am in the Northwood Conference Room.

August 20, 2025

September 24, 2025

November 19. 2025

February 4. 2026

March 25, 2026

May 13, 2026

 

Council Members

SGC Officers & Committees

SGC Officers

  • (Chair)- Cary Blumenfeld
  • (Vice Chair) - Lindsey Burke
  • (Parliamentarian)- Rachel Needham

Principal Selection Committee
(only if needed)

  • Cary Blumenfeld (Chair)
  • Nicole Sickle
  • Sharon Perrin
  • Rachel Needham

Budget and Finance Committee

  • Heather Rucker (Chair)
  • Nicole Sickle
  • Sharon Perrin
  • Kaleigh Nattrass
  • Rachel Needham

Outreach and Communications Committee

  • Michelle Levine (Chair)
  • Cary Blumenfeld
  • Crystal Robinson
  • Lindsey Burke
  • Andrea Bourgeois

PTA Council Representative:

  • Sharon Perrin

Parent/Community Superintendent Advisory Council Representative:

  • Crystal Robinson