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.
Calendar Committee
Annually, the Calendar Committee reviews the requirements for student contact days, gathers feedback from staff, students, and parents regarding proposed calendar options, and recommends an option(s) to the Board of Education for consideration of approval. This committee is comprised of at least one parent and staff member from each school.
Commitment: Three (3) to four (4) meetings in the spring
Contact: Laura Bulzomi - Director of Human Resources
Curriculum Review Committee
The Curriculum Review Committee reviews curriculum requests from across the district and determines funding priorities, as well as recommendations for approved learning resources. As appropriate for the resource, a team of teachers, learning coaches, administrators, parents, and students review and recommend materials to be adopted and purchased.
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
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