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Board of Directors

(2/10/25)

Public Notice: Woodland Charter School Charter Council Notice of Special Election

Woodland Charter School’s Charter Council has declared three vacancies on the Charter Council (our board of directors). This announcement is to notify the school community and public of a Special Election. The Charter Council is accepting nominations for these openings. 

Nominations can be made by the: Charter Council, by individual Charter Council members, by voting members and by members of the Parent Council, Administrative Staff or Faculty. To be considered or nominated, please contact one of the above parties for a nomination or contact Liz Pell, Charter Council Board President for more information on the roles and responsibilities of the Charter Council. Email  liz.pell@woodlandcharterschool.org  for further details/discussion.

Once a person is nominated they will receive a questionnaire to complete and submit to the Charter Council by February 24, 2025 to be considered for this special election. Nominee(s) will be selected by the voting membership on or before March 14th, 2025.
Any questions regarding elections procedures can be directed to Charter Council Vice President Jesse McNamara at  jesse.mcnamara@woodlandcharterschool.org.

About

The Charter Council encourages parents, grandparents, elders and any interested community members to apply who have skills and experience in the areas of education, governance, law, business, finance, facilities, public relations, and other areas that would benefit the community.

Above all, Board members have to work together on issues that can be sensitive, complex, and emotionally charged. It is of the utmost importance that we recruit directors who will be diligent in their research, courageous and participatory in discussions, and respectful at all times in our verbal and non-verbal communications. We must be direct with each other, protect the confidences of all issues and parties discussed in closed sessions, and strive to always set a good example of integrity, responsibility, and kindness.

When recruiting, we look for all of the above qualities, while recognizing that we may not find them all in a single person. If you have a deep love for our school and the Whole Child philosophy, we want to talk to you!

The Board meets at least once per month for an average of 3 hours currently on Tuesday afternoon/eve. It is important to attend each meeting, check your school email account daily, and stay on top of communications and committee responsibilities. The Board occasionally has a second monthly meeting if there are time-sensitive issues that need to be addressed.

 Please share with any community members you feel might be a good fit. Please consider volunteering in this capacity. Individuals interested or wanting more information please contact board president, Liz Pell.

Woodland is part of the Three Rivers School District (TRSD) but has a Charter Council which sets policies and oversees the administration of the school, allowing a certain level of autonomy, creativity, and flexibility.

Current Charter Council (School Board)

President: Liz Pell – liz.pell@woodlandcharterschool.org

Liz joined Woodland Charter School as a parent in 2013 when her oldest child began first grade in the Mountain Class and currently has a child in the Bear Class. Liz has been a committed and engaged Woodland community member with various volunteer responsibilities over the years including Class Parent, Recycling Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Committee, Parent Council, Charter Council Secretary and currently Charter Council President. Liz brings a range of experience including working for a Fortune 100 Company for nearly 10 years, Medical Office Billing and Coding for many years, and currently supporting her family’s small business located in Grants Pass. She loves being willing to help and support Woodland in whatever ways possible, small or large. She is a strong believer in volunteerism and wants her kids to see and know what it means to give and be of service.

Vice-President: Jesse McNamara – jesse.mcnamara@woodlandcharterschool.org

Jesse began supporting the Woodland Charter School in 2010, assisting site and campus development and is a founding member of Woodland.  He has served on the Charter Council since 2015. He was born in Culver City, California in Los Angeles county and moved to Southern Oregon in 1995 when he was 20 years old. Drawn by the extraordinarily natural diversity and beauty of the area he decided to make Southern Oregon his home, and has lived in Williams specifically for over 20 years.  He lives with his wife and son and many animals, and they have 2 adult daughters that are out doing beautiful things in the world.  Currently, Jesse is a Realtor and his professional background includes construction, rainwater collection design and installation, and farming. He enjoys fishing, hunting, gardening, camping backpacking and making his family laugh.

Treasurer: Stacey Denton – stacey.denton@woodlandcharterschool.org

Stacey is a founding member of the Woodland Charter Council. She began working on Woodland back in 2009 and helped guide the start-up of the non-profit organization that runs the school. In those early days she participated in the foundational meetings of the grassroots, parent-led effort, she helped negotiate the original charter document and land lease with the Three Rivers School District and she served as the first Project Director for the organization when Woodland was funded by the Oregon Department of Education to plan the school. Along with two other founding members, Stacey served as the volunteer Administrator of Woodland for its first school year in 2012/2013. She then went on to be Woodland’s first Spanish teacher and taught for 3 school years while still serving on the Charter Council. However, once Stacey stepped back from teaching to focus full time on running her organic flower farming business, she took a two-year break from volunteering on the Council. She returned to the Council in June of 2018 and is committed to the artistry, creativity and social emotional intelligence of Waldorf education.

Secretary: Brittanie Urbine – brittanie.urbine@woodlandcharterschool.org

Brittanie grew up in North Carolina and moved to the beautiful mountains of Oregon in 2007.  She now enjoys exploring with her husband, teenage daughter, dog and cat.  Brittanie joined the Woodland Charter School community as a parent in 2015 and was quickly inspired by the Public Waldorf movement to become more involved.

Chelsea Daugherty – chelsea.daugherty@woodlandcharterschool.org

Chelsea has called Grants Pass Oregon home for over 26 years and has always enjoyed living in rural communities surrounded by mountains and beautiful rivers. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, hiking, mushroom picking, and river rafting with her three children and fiancé. She has a wide variety of experience working in education and with other school boards. Chelsea received her Associate of Arts degree from Rogue Community College in 2015 and her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Southern Oregon University in 2017.  She just celebrated her fourth year working at RCC as the Faculty Advisor for the Associated Student Government. In her position there she provides leadership and guidance to a diverse group of student leaders. They focus on advocacy, cultural awareness, student access and supports, legislative committees, personal development, and the overall improvement of their school and community. She attends and speaks at Rogue Community College’s monthly Board of Education meetings and has sat on the Grants Pass District 7 Parent Advisory Council for 2 years.  She looks forward to sharing her skills and passion in her role on the Woodland Charter Council.

Roy Thomas – roy.thomas@woodlandcharterschool.org

Roy grew up in the foothills of the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York where the love for outdoors was fostered in his youth. He has been a certified teacher for over 15 years spanning across New York, Pennsylvania, and now Oregon.  His family moved to Oregon in 2018 and settled in the Applegate Valley in 2021.  He enjoys spending free time playing in and maintaining the family orchard as well as hiking, camping, kayaking, and baking bread and bagels.