New Governance Council Named at Carpenter

l named a few new members in the school’s second since the school became an affiliated charter school a year ago.

Parents voted in Lisa Segvich and re-voted in Michellene DeBonis, who served as chairman over the first year. DeBonis was later named vice chairman.

The board chairman for the next year is parent Heather Tonkins, vice chair DeBonis and Segvich as secretary.

“A lot of people voted, it was a good turnout,” said teacher Myron Breitstein who was involved in counting the parent ballots.

Among the council members stepping down and moving on are Gabrielle Davis and

“They were both very involved and will be missed,” DeBonis said.

The Governance Council helps make decisions where money will go, and parents, staff or community members can also be part of committees such as: Budget & Finance, Curriculum, Discipline/Character, Elections, Communications & Marketing, Grants, Strategic Planning and Technology.

Click here for more information about getting involved: www.carpentercharter.org/committees.html