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Blanchard Memorial School

School Council

School Council

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. 

Michael Votto, Principal (Chair)

Julie Babson, Assistant Principal (Secretary) Ad Hoc Member

Kristin O’Neil, Parent 2024 (2-year term) 

Huiminamy (Amy) Chen, Parent 2024 (2-year term) 

Tara Livolsi, Faculty 2024 (2-year term) 

Open Position, Faculty 2025 (2-year term)  

*Co-Chair 

Massachusetts General Law outlines four major areas of responsibility for School Councils:

  1. Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards

  2. Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school

  3. Reviewing the annual school building budget

  4. Formulating a school improvement plan

If you would like to become involved in Blanchard Memorial's School Council, please contact Principal Michael Votto. 
(Adapted from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: School Councils Questions and Answers - Part One: Vision).

  • Massachusetts General Law outlines four major areas of responsibility for School Councils:

    1. Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards

    2. Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school

    3. Reviewing the annual school building budget

    4. Formulating a school improvement plan

    If you would like to become involved in Blanchard Memorial's School Council, please contact Principal Michael Votto. 
    (Adapted from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: School Councils Questions and Answers - Part One: Vision).