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School Improvement Council SIC

Meeting Dates

  • August 19, 2026
  • September 16, 2026
  • October 21, 2026
  • November 18, 2026 (tentative)
  • January 20, 2027
  • February 17, 2027
  • March 17, 2027
  • April 21, 2027

 

PARKING?   Student SIC members are to park in their normally assigned parking spot.   There are limited visitor spots as you come into the main building and they are located to the left of the main building and there will be a sign stating Visitor.  Please do not park in numbered spots.  These are assigned to Faculty and Staff.  If the visitor spots are filled, as you come into the main entrance, make a right, go up the hill and park in the spots closest to Columbia Ave. 

SIC Bylaws

 
School Improvement Council 2026-2027

 

Elected Parents: 6

Kelly Sogaard, Chair 26-27 1st term, 1st year
Jeannie Gravelle, Vice Chair 26-27 1st term, 1st year
Robin Olds, 1st term, 2nd year
Will Rives, 1st term 2nd year 
Molly Lowder, Secretary 1st term, 1st year
Michael Leach, 1st term, 1st year

Elected Teachers: 3
Brent RIley, 2025-2026 TOY, 2nd year
Yarah Rose, 2026-2027 TOY, 1st year  

Elected Student Reps: 5
Beckham Diimmler- Student Body President
Isabella Sogaard-Senior Class President
Caroline Mohon- Senior SIC
Bryce Harter- Junior SIC
Warner McCarthy- Sophomore SIC

Other Student Participants:
Delaney Wells- Junior President
Van Brown- Sophomore President

Appointed Members: 6
Nicholle Burroughs
Terry Macaluso
Lillian Mood
Tim Slice
John Stickney
Chris Watson

Ex Officio Members:
Edward Davis, Principal
Melissa Magee, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Katie Manning, Assistant Principal
Courtney Woodham, Assistant Principal 
Ryan Cole, Assistant Principal
Billie Williams, Athletic Director
Lisa Maylath, ALA
Dawn Weathersbee, Teacher Sponsor
Joe Wildt, ALA Booster Club Co-President
Erin McCord, ALA Booster Club Co-President
Valerie White, Band Booster Club President
Rebecca Gable, ChorusBooster Club President
Chris Tisdale, Eagle Club Booster Club President
Jill Williams, NJROTC Booster Club President
Glenna Dean Wildt, Orchestra Booster Club President
Ashley Summers, Dance Booster Club President
Natalie Land, PTSO President 

2026–2027 SIC Meeting Dates:
August 19, 2026 – SIC Meet and Greet
September 16, 2026 – Room 101
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026 – Tentative: Winter Giving Assembly
January 20, 2027
February 17, 2027
March 17, 2027
April 21, 2027

SIC Officer Responsibilities:

Chair: Kelly Sogaard 

  • Leads SIC meetings.
  • Prepares meeting agendas in consultation with the principal and ensures that they are distributed and posted at least 24 hours in advance of meetings.
  • Appoints SIC committee chairs and members.
  • Monitors SIC compliance with state law requirements.

Vice Chair: Jeannie Gravelle

  • Assists the Chair during meetings.
  • Leads meetings in the absence of the Chair.
  • Assists in preparing agendas, serving on or assisting with SIC committees, and providing general support for SIC initiatives.

Secretary: Molly Lowder 

  • Ensures that the SIC’s schedule of regular meetings for the year is posted on the school’s website, included on the school’s calendar, and/or posted at the entrance to the main school office.
  • Records attendance at each meeting.
  • Takes meeting minutes and transcribes/distributes copies to members in a timely manner prior to the next SIC meeting.
  • Serves on or assists with SIC committees and provides general support for SIC initiatives.
  • Maintains a complete set of SIC records in a file located in the school office or another central location.

25-26 SIC Goals:

Goal 1:  Identify student's mental health needs and promote positive solutions to ensure overall emotional well-being among all students.

Goal 2:  Serve as a strong advocate to identify and communicate with District Leadership regarding facility needs at Chapin High School to promote overall student success.

Goal 3:  Work in collaboration with school and outside resources to assist with the creation and implementation of pathways and milestones which assist students and families in preparation towards career, college and citizenship readiness.

The CHS SIC meets monthly to plan, monitor, and evaluate improvements at the school level. This includes school planning, as well as communication among students, parents, teachers, and the administration of Chapin High School.