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SGC Overview

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 Science Lab.

August 26, 2026

September 30, 2026

November 18. 2026

February 3. 2027

March 31, 2027

May 12, 2027

 

Council Members

SGC Officers & Committees

SGC Officers 26-27

  • Cary Blumenfeld (Chair)
  • Lindsey Burke (Vice Chair) 
  • Nicole Sickle (Parliamentarian)

Principal Selection Committee
(only if needed)

  • Cary Blumenfeld (Chair)
  • Olga Brochstein
  • Amanda FitzGerald
  • Lindsey Burke
  • Crystal Robinson

Budget and Finance Committee

  • Danielle  Evangelista (Chair)
  • Kaleigh Crumpton
  • Amanda FitzGerald
  • Crystal Robinson
  • Heather Rucker

Outreach and Communications Committee

  • Cary Blumenfeld (Chair)
  • Olga Brochstein
  • Lindsey Burke
  • Nicole Sickle
  • Andrea Bourgeois
  • Heather Rucker

PTA Council Representative:

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Parent/Community Superintendent Advisory Council Representative:

  • Crystal Robinson