Cedar School Council
Under the guidelines of The Education Reform Act of 1993, public schools must organize a school council to develop annual School Improvement Plans. A school council is a representative, school-building-based committee comprised of an administrator, parent/guardian representatives, teacher representatives, community representatives, and, at the secondary level, students.
At Hanover Public Schools, we believe that students, parent(s)/guardian(s), and our building-based teachers and administration make the best schools by being partners in planning, leadership, and development. With the exception of the community-at-large member who is appointed by the principal, the council members are elected and serve for a two-year term. The public is invited to attend all meetings. This is a great opportunity for parent(s)/guardian(s), teachers, and community members to enhance their involvement in decisions and initiatives.
Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held in person at the Cedar School building, located at 265 Cedar Street, Hanover, MA 02339, from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm, in the large conference room.
- October 15, 2025 (Hanover High School, 4:00 pm)
- November 19, 2025
- January 14, 2026
- February 11, 2026
- March 11, 2026
- April 8, 2026
Council Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ellen Burns | Principal; Co-Chair |
| Michelle Ramponi | Parent/Guardian Representative; Co-Chair |
| Tom Tracey | Faculty Representative; Ex-Officio |
| Kim Blanton | Faculty Representative |
| Colleen Jones | Faculty Representative |
| Laura McDonald | Parent/Guardian Representative |
| Matthew McWilliams | Parent/Guardian Representative |
| Rhonda Nyman | Community Representative |