School Governance Council

Dawson County Schools
Governance Bylaws


DCSS Governance Training 

Meeting Dates
*All meetings will be at DCJH at 8:30 a.m.

August 19, 2025
September 9, 2025
October 21, 2025
December 9, 2025
February 3, 2026
April 2, 2026




2025-2026

Council Members:
Dessica Pritchett - Principal
Lori Sandoval - Assistant Principal / Teacher of the Year
Derek Waters - Assistant Principal
McKay Whitmire - Teacher
Lori Hughes - Teacher
Nikki Holbrook - Parent Representative
Justin Power - Parent Representative
Nicole Stewart - Tax Commissioner / Community Representative
James Bearden - Business Partner

The establishment of a school governance council is intended to help local boards of education by bringing parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's concerns and share ideas for school improvement. School governance councils shall represent the community of parents and businesses.

The members of the school governance council are accountable to the constituents they serve and shall:

1. Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues;

2. Regularly participate in school council meetings;

3. Participate in information and training programs;

4. Act as a link between the school council and the community;

5. Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community; and

6. Work to improve student achievement and performance

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