Principal's Advisory Council

Purpose

The purpose of the Principal's Advisory Council is to provide opportunities for members of the school community to participate in the decision-making process at the local school level.

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• The PAC will:

  • Assist with the identification of school needs.
  • Review, evaluate, and shape the school’s continuous improvement plan.
  • Facilitate communication between school staff and the school community.
  • Provide input for the proposed school budget.

Member Information

The Principal's Advisory Council (PAC) is open to students, parents, and teachers.

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Non-Voting Members

Non-Voting Members

• Supria Calvert-Reisner, Superintendent’s Advisory Council

• Jackalyn Peterson – Alt Superintendent Advisory Council

• Jessica Bushey, Assistant Principal

• Paul Johnson, Administrator Intern

• Andrew Buchheit, Principal

• Danielle Miller, Kettle Run/Shaeffer Lane – Parent
• Rebecca Ciavolella, New Bristow Village – Parent
• Stephanie Berg Duffey, Tartan Hills – Parent
• Kelsey Fisher - Highland Village - Parent
• Lisa McFaddin, Student Resource – Alternate
• Eva Fernandez, At Large - Alternate
• Alfred Gonzalez, At Large - Alternate

Voting Members

• Jon Podkowka, At Large Rep – Chairperson

• Jina Kang, Student Resource – Parent

• Jessica Grant, At Large (Principal Appt) – Parent

• Su Welsh, Kettle Run/Shaeffer Lane – Parent
•  Allison Deckert, New Bristow Village – Parent
•  Isabella Yearwood, Highland Village – Parent
• Robin Murphy, Tartan Hills – Parent
• Melissa Podkowka, KG/1st Grade – Staff
• Dana Fonner, 2nd/3rd Grade – Staff
• Katie Cortash, 4th/5th Grade – Staff
• Dwight Parker, Sped/ESOL/Gifted – Staff
• Laura Fawley, Encore/Resource – Staff
• Samari Colon, Classified – Staff

Meeting Information

• September 17, 2026

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • In Person, T. Clay Wood Library
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
• October 22, 2026

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Zoom
  • Agenda
  • Minutes - TBD
• November 19, 2026

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Zoom (Link TBD)
  • Agenda - TBD
  • Minutes - TBD
• January 21, 2027

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • In Person, T. Clay Wood Library
  • Agenda - TBD
  • Minutes - TBD
• February 18, 2027

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Zoom (Link TBD)
  • Agenda - TBD
  • Minutes - TBD
• March 18, 2027

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Zoom (Link TBD)
  • Agenda - TBD
  • Minutes - TBD
• April 15, 2027

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Zoom (Link TBD)
  • Agenda - TBD
  • Minutes - TBD

Previous Meeting Information

2025-26 Meetings

September 4, 2025 – In Person ( Agenda | Minutes)
October 16, 2025 – ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)
Nov. 6, 2025 – ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)
January 15, 2026 -In Person ( Agenda | Minutes)
February 12, 2026 – ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)
March 5, 2026 – ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)
April 16, 2026 – ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)
May 7, 2026 – In Person ( Agenda | Minutes)

2024-25 Meetings

Sept. 12, 2024 – In Person ( Agenda | Minutes)
October 10, 2024- ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)
November 14, 2024 – ZOOM ( Agenda)
January 30, 2025 – ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)
February 13, 2025– ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)
March 20, 2025 – ZOOM ( Agenda)
April 3, 2025– in Person ( Agenda | Minutes)
May 15. 2025- ZOOM ( Agenda | Minutes)