There are many ways that employees, parents, and community members can be engaged, active partners in ensuring educational excellence in our school community. In addition to districtwide avenues for involvement, all of our schools look for parent or community engagement through parent-teacher groups and/or volunteers. For school-specific opportunities, please visit each school's volunteer page.
Curriculum Review Committee
The Curriculum Review Committee reviews curriculum requests from across the district and recommends funding priorities in collaboration with the Office of Academics staff. As appropriate for the resource, a team of teachers, learning coaches, administrators, parents, and students review and suggest materials to be recommended for Board approval and purchase.
Commitment: Approximately three (3) meetings between February - May
Contact: Amy Heinsma - Chief Academic Officer
District Accountability Committee
Comprised of parents, students, teachers, staff, and a business representative, the District Accountability Committee is responsible for providing input on district budget items, Unified Improvement Plans, and certified staff evaluations, among other charges from the Board of Education.
Commitment: Four (4) to six (6) meetings per school year
Contact: Amy Heinsma - Chief Academic Officer
Long Range Facility Planning Committee
The Long Range Facility Planning Committee advises the Board of Education on growth trends within the district and the need for new or remodeled facilities. This committee is the primary group for monitoring growth and providing short or long-term recommendations to address the needs that result. Fourteen members serve three-year terms. We strive to have members from each director district.
Commitment: Three (3) times per year (January - March)
Contact: Mike McCullar - Chief Operating Officer
Safety Task Force
The Safety Task Force serves as an advisory committee for safety and security efforts within the district. The task force is composed of school staff and leaders, district staff, local emergency agency partners, and community members. The task force reviews current initiatives and develops future initiatives focused on improving safety within the district.
Commitment: Four (4) meetings per year
Contact: Kraig Bergner - Director of Safety & Security
Special Education Advisory Committee
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is made up of families, staff, students, and members of the community to support the education of all students. SEAC looks to create and strengthen partnerships in order to make a positive impact on students with disabilities and learning differences.
Commitment: Four (4) meetings per year
Contact: Jennifer Sedaghat - Exceptional Student Services Director
Wellness Committee
Staff and students who are mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy are more likely to learn in the classroom and thrive in the workplace. Through the partnership of parents, teachers, staff, and community members, the Wellness Committee works to promote wellness-related activities and initiatives across the district.
Commitment: Once a Month on a Tuesday from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Contact: Maura Benton - Assistant Director of Nutrition Services