Blanchard's School Council is a representative committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, and community members. The group enhances school-wide decision-making by providing diverse and complementary perspectives on the school's goals and plans.
Dana Labb Principal (Chair)
Mike Votto Asst. Principal (Secretary) Ad Hoc
John Greven Parent 2023 (1-year term)
Zhu Mao Parent 2024 (2-year term)
Gina Babinski Faculty 2024 (2-year term)
Courtney Stevens Faculty 2024 (2-year term)
Yulian Zhang Community Representative Appointed 2022
*Co-Chair TBD
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE - 2022-2023
School Council is typically scheduled every 4th Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:30 PM:
27 SEP 2022
25 OCT 2022
22 NOV 2022
20 DEC 2022
31 JAN 2023
28 FEB 2023
28 MAR 2023
25 APR 2023
23 MAY 2023
27 JUN 2023
Massachusetts General Law outlines four major areas of responsibility for School Councils:
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Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards
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Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school
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Reviewing the annual school building budget
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Formulating a school improvement plan
If you would like to become involved in Blanchard Memorial's School Council, please contact Principal Dana Labb.
(Adapted from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/advisory/schoolcouncils/part1.html)