The School Advisory Council for Teasley MS will meet at 4:00 PM in the Media Center on the following dates – meeting minutes are hyperlinked:
Proposed School Council Meeting Dates:
Meeting# 1………………………October 24, 2019
Meeting# 2………………………December 19, 2019
Meeting# 3………………………February 10, 2020 - at 7:45 a.m.
Meeting# 4………………………February 13, 2020
Meeting# 5………………………April 30, 2020
School Council Members
- James Iovino – Parent and Chair
- Stephanie Villasenor, Parent and Secretary
- Jeff Rusbridge, Parent
- Sarah Gaither, Parent
- Sam Geer, Teacher
- Keith Nelson, Teacher
- Dr. Benjamin Lester, Principal
- Dr. Julie Dutko, Assistant Principal
- Dr. Chris Garity, Assistant Principal
- Mr. John Carter, Assistant Principal
Purpose of the School Council
The General Assembly of Georgia created councils to “bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve difficult education problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process.”
School Councils shall provide advice, recommendations, and assistance and represent the community of parents and business.
Council Membership
- Members of the School Council will serve for a term of two years.
- The council will have a minimum of seven members.
- A parent member must serve as the chair.
School Council Accountability & Scope
The council is accountable to the constituents they serve and shall:
- Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues
- Participate in council meetings
- Participate in information and training programs
- Act as a link between the school council and the community
- Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community
- Work to improve student achievement
- Provide advice and recommendations to the school principal and local board of education