The JFK School Site Council (SSC) is the central governing/advisory body at the JFK. It is composed of the Principal, parents, teachers, school staff, and community members. Learn more about how SSC’s operate in Boston Public Schools

School Site Council Responsibilities

  • Approves the discretionary spending budget
  • Develops and approves plans to increase parent involvement
  • Approves waivers to BPS rules and union contracts
  • Reviews and approves recommendations that will have a major impact on the school community

2023 – 2024 Elected Board Members:

  • Dr. Christine Copeland, Principal and Chair
  • Michelle Juralewicz (parent)
  • April Killingsworth (parent)
  • Amy Pearlman (parent)
  • Meredith Sandiford (parent)
  • Cindy Shyr (parent)
  • Tushare Jinadasa (parent)

Meeting Dates SY 2023-2024

The School Site Council meets on the second Thursday of every month in-person from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at JFK Elementary. Meetings are open and all are welcome to attend! You may contact your student’s teacher, the main office or the JFK Family Council for more info. Meetings include simultaneous Spanish interpretation.

Thursday, November 16
Thursday, December 21
Thursday, January 18
Thursday, February 15
Thursday, March 21
Thursday, April 11
Thursday, May 23
Thursday, June 13

School Site Council Bylaws/Estatutos del Consejo Escolar

Click here to view the School Site Council Bylaws.

Haga clic aquí para ver los nuevos Estatutos del Consejo Escolar.