

Advisory Council Formation and Purpose:
Guiding Our School’s Vision
The Superintendent and the Board appoint the school’s principal, who forms an Advisory Council to provide support and advice. While the principal consults the council, all final decisions are made by the principal. As a result, OCSCS will not have a traditional school site council; instead, the Advisory Council will oversee tasks such as setting annual goals, gathering feedback, and engaging stakeholders.
The Advisory Council consists of parents, community members, and professionals with expertise in fields like engineering, medical sciences, youth development, management, and computer science. Selected teachers and classified employee representatives also serve on the council. The council reviews school plans and performance to ensure alignment with the school’s vision and mission. The decision-making process is collaborative and inclusive.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
August 20, 2024 Meeting Agenda
August 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Approved Prop 28 Budget
October 1, 2024 Meeting Agenda
October 1, 2024 Meeting Minutes {to be posted}
January 21, 2025 Meeting Agenda
January 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes
{To be posted)
February 18, 2025 Meeting Agenda
February 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes
{To be posted}
March 18, 2025 Meeting Agenda
March 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes
{To be posted}
April 15, 2025 Meeting Agenda
April 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes
{To be posted}
May 20, 2025 Meeting Agenda
May 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes
{To be posted}
August 20, 2025 Meeting Agenda
August 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
{To be posted}

Meet The Advisory Council
OCSCS STAFF
Dr. Beth Fisher, Principal
Mrs. Amanda Givens, Assistant Principal
Mr. James Goodwin, Dean of Students
Ms. Amy Hawkins, School Psychologist
Mr. Brandon Oliva, Security Manager
Mrs. Sheila Chew, Math Specialist
Ms. Sara Gonzalez, Classified Bilingual Community Liaison
Mr. Phil Seitz, History Teacher & Department Chair
Ms. Emily Murray, English Teacher & Department Chair
Mrs. Kristin Straits, Science Teacher & Co-Department Chair
Ms. Sadaf Esteaneh, Science Teacher & Co-Department Chair
Ms. Michele Daetweiler, Inclusion Teacher & Department Chair
Mrs. Julie Masone, Innovation Lab Art Teacher & Department Chair
Mr. Chris Parlapiano, Innovation Lab Engineering Teacher
PARENTS/COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES
April Gavrilovic, Chair, Current Parent
Steven Vartanian, Vice Chair, Former Parent, Community Member
Erica Perez, Secretary, DLA Representative, Current Parent
Dr. Samantha French, Current Parent
Dr. Abtin Khosravi, Current Parent
Mrs. Clarita Gonzalez, Current Parent, ASB Clerk/Classified Staff
Mrs. Debbie Venderely, Current Parent
Ms. Alison Sotomayor, Current Parent
Mr. David and Mrs. Ariana Drivdahl, Current Parent
Mrs. Brianna Trump, Current Parent
Mrs. Laura Hood, Current Parent
Mrs. Elisa Tranchida, Current Parent, BYEU Representative
Mr. Gary Farrell, Current Parent
Mr. Brett Barbre, Community Member
Mr. Jess Battaglia, Community Member
Mr. Shivinder Singh, Community Member
Mrs. Linda Cohn, Community Member​