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WSD’s committee framework allows many tasks previously assigned to administration to be delegated to teacher leaders. It also fosters deeper collaboration and collegiality among staff, who are invited to share their ideas and expertise with those who trust and respect their contributions. Administrative committees meet regularly and focus on serving the needs of the student as guided by the vision and mission of the school.

Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI) Committee

Purpose:  To monitor the use of emergency safety interventions.

Michele Jacobs, Chair
Roni Ottley
Elizabeth Phillips
Scott Stewart

Positive Behavior Strategies Committee (PBS)

Purpose: To establish and maintain school-wide Positive Behavior Supports

Elizabeth Phillips
Michele Jacobs
Scott Stewart
Roni Ottley
Amelia LePrey
Alethea Mallia

Theme Committee

Purpose: To discuss and select a school theme for the coming school year

Jeff Cohen, Chair
Susannah Barnes
Michelle Smietana
Shelley Turner
Jessica Hunsaker

Professional Development Committee

Purpose: To propose, review and/or approve professional development opportunities for WSD staff

Toni Hansen, Chair
Michael Odle
Scott Stewart
Christie Vanderhoof

Safety Committee

Purpose: To maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for our community by providing resources, guidance and tools on a range of topics related to school safety including; Bullying and Cyberbullying, School Climate, Emergency Planning, Cybersecurity, Threat Assessment and Reporting, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Child Exploitation, and Targeted Violence.

Peter Leeman, Chair
Cindy Phillips, Co-Chair
Mark Maziarz, Board Member
Jason Lindsay
Jo Duff
Elizabeth Phillips

Service Committee

Purpose: To identify areas that would benefit from positive change and organize efforts to fill those needs.

Michael Odle, Chair
Holly Wilkens
Michelle Smietana
Larali Miller
Elizabeth Phillips
Victoria Cook