JOYCE KILMER K-8 SCHOOL
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​Joyce Kilmer K-8 School Site Council (SSC)

​​The School Site Council is a body of elected volunteer family and staff who meet monthly and are responsible for:
  • maintaining the school vision;
  • annually reviewing the school’s progress on indicators of student engagement and achievement;
  • ensuring a plan is in place to address gaps in student achievement;
  • developing school policies; 
  • approving the annual school budget; and,
  • hiring personnel.  

SSC 2022-23 School Year Meeting Dates:
October 18, 2023 6pm, upper
​November 15, 2023 6pm, lower

December 13, 2023 6pm, upper
​January 17, 2024 6pm, lower

SSC meets monthly, generally on the third Wednesday, from 6:00-7:00pm at the school.  The meetings alternate between upper and lower campus and have a hybrid option for community members to participate via zoom if they're unable to attend in person.  Zoom links are shared in the weekly e-bulletin from Mr. Foley.
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ALL family and staff are invited to attend the SSC meetings and are encouraged to participate.  



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​​​​February 28, 2024 6pm, upper
​March 20, 2024 6pm, lower
April 10, 2024 6pm, upper
May 15, 2024 6pm, lower
June 12, 2024 6pm, upper
Joyce Kilmer K-8 SSC SY23-24 Agendas/Notes are updated in real time. 
Archive:
SY22-23 SSC Meeting Notes
SY21-22 SSC Meeting Notes
​2023 -2024 SSC Members 
Staff
Voting Members
Joseph Foley, Principal, Co-chair
Katie Collins, Student Support Para
Colleen Cummings, Resource/Inclusion 6-8
Aimee Francis, K2
Arie O'Connor, Art K-3
Elizabeth Swanson, OT K-3
Julie Windwalker, K0/K1 ABA
  
Staff, Alternate
Beth Matlin, ESL K-3
Kim Schindler, 5th
Family
Voting Members
Emily Bozeman, K2
Michaela Crowley, K1
Maximiliana DiAngelis, 1st and 5th grade
Joe Kayser, 2nd and 4th grade
Nicole McGuire, 6th and 8th
Alan Tenney, 4th grade
Open Seat
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Family, Alternate
Kristen Leathers, 3rd and 5th grade
Lauren Bryant, 5th and 8th grade


 Joyce Kilmer K-8 School Site Council Bylaws  are updated annually at the first meeting of the year.
Boston Public Schools maintains a School Site Council Manual which provides a framework for all SSCs in BPS.

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  • About the Kilmer
    • Governance
    • Staff
    • Inclusion and Special Education
    • Who was Joyce Kilmer?
  • School Info
    • Arrival/Dismissal
    • Before and After School Programs
    • Bus Transportation
    • Breakfast/Lunch & Recess
    • Field Trips
    • Health and Wellness
  • For Parents
    • Communication Between School and Home
    • Kilmer Friends & Family
    • School Site Council