GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
Get to Know Us
OUR GOAL: UPHOLD THE MISSION
AS A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS AND AMBASSADORS, WE LOOK TO THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL TO GUIDE OUR DECISIONS, CONSIDER IMPACT, AND SEEK OUT MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE SCHOOL.
A charter is a contract between the governing body of the school and an authorizer. Our authorizer is the School District of Waupaca, we are considered a district instrumentality charter school. The contract describes the method and delivery of instruction, measures of success, services, and terms of the contract.
Megan Sanders
President
Term 2: 2021-2024
Background: Education
(Project-Based Learning and S.T.E.M.)
Member since 2017
Email: msanders@waupacaschools.org
MEETINGS OCCUR ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH,
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT CEC.
THE GOVERNANCE COUNCIL HOSTS A MINIMUM OF 10 REGULAR MEETINGS A YEAR, SPECIAL MEETINGS AS NEEDED, AND AN ANNUAL MEETING IN JUNE. PUBLIC COMMENT IS AVAILABLE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MEETING. AGENDA IS POSTED 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE.
Sandy Robinson
Vice President
Term: 2021-2024
Background: Former School Board Member,
Finance, Education
Member since 2021
Sara Zoeller
Treasurer
Term: 2019-2022
Background: Former Small Business Owner, Biology
Member since 2019
Email: szoeller@waupacaschools.org
Becky Lange
Secretary
Term 2: 2021- 2024
Background: Environmental Education, Youth Minister Leader SMM
Member since 2017
Email: rlange@waupacaschools.org
MaryKaye Ristow
Member
Term: 2020-2023
Background: Environmental Education, Project-Based Learning
Member since 2020
Email: mkristow@waupacaschools.org
Autumn Beese
Member
Term: 2020-2023
Background: Fundraising, Small Business Owner
Member since 2020
Email: abeese@waupacaschools.org
Christa Hemmila
Member
Term: 2022-2025
Background: Nursing, Medicine
Member since 2022
Email: chemmila@waupacaschools.org
STANDING COMMITTEES
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
Regular Monthly Meetings: 1st Tuesday of month @ 10:00-11:00 a.m., Remote Link
We meet regularly to monitor learning outcomes listed in our charter contract. We evaluate the effectiveness and progress to support student success by looking at data and our measurable. All meetings are open for all to attend.
Members: Committee Chair, Megan Sanders, MaryKaye Ristow, Becky Lange, Sandy Robinson, Christa Hemmila
EVOLVING EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
Regular Monthly Meetings: 3rd Friday of the month @ 1:45-2:45 p.m., CEC Community Room
We meet regularly to monitor our progress and effectiveness as a board. Regular topics include contract work, Bylaws, and evaluation methods.
Members: Committee Chair, Sandy Robinson, MaryKaye Ristow, Megan Sanders
COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMITTEE
Regular Meetings Spring-Fall
We meet regularly to plan, plant and harvest the garden. We coordinate a vast network of volunteers to help deliver to many donation sites in the greater Waupaca Community. Last year we donated over 5,000 pounds of produce.
Members: Committee Chair, Megan Sanders, MaryKaye Ristow, Becky Lange, Sandy Robinson, Sara Zoeller
FINANCE AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Meetings Scheduled as Needed
We meet to discuss fundraising and financial opportunities as they develop. This committee helps to plan the CEC Golf Classic, our annual golf outing.
Members: Committee Chair, Megan Sanders, Sara Zoeller, Autumn Beese
