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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

August 13, 2026

  • SGC @ 2:45 pm in the media center

October 1, 2026

  • SGC @ 3pm in the Flex Space 

November 12, 2026

  • SGC @ 3pm in the Flex Space 

January 14, 2027

  • SGC @ 3pm in the Flex Space 

February 25, 2027

  • SGC @ 3pm in the Flex Space 

March 11, 2027

  • SGC @ 3pm in the Flex Space 

Meeting Location

SGC Meetings are held in the Esther Jackson Flex Space (RM 235), unless otherwise noted on the agenda. 

Any meetings held virtually will be via TEAMS. Links to virtual meetings are within each agenda. 

SGC Council Members

SGC Officers & Committees

2026-2027 Officers 

  • Jill Vitagliano, Chair
  • Katelyn Bivins, Vice Chair
  • Lisa Russo, Parliamentarian

Budget and Finance Committee

  • Jill Vitagliano, Chair
  • Kim Kapella, Principal
  • Margaret Gunter
  • Kristen Robbins
  • Lisa Russo
  • Lisa Stubbs

Outreach and Communication Committee 

  • Avery Sather, Chair
  • Gabi Benitez
  • Katelyn Bivins
  • Stephanie Christiansen

Principal Selection Committee 

  • Jill Vitagliano, Chair
  • Gabi Benitez
  • Katelyn Bivins
  • Margaret Gunter