Collaborative School Committee

Northfield’s Collaborative School Committee (CSC) is a vital part of our school community, responsible for advising on key decisions, allocating resources, and fostering collaboration among parents, teachers, and administrators. Serving on the CSC provides members with a platform to actively contribute to the educational experience at Northfield High School.

The CSC includes parent/guardian representatives, students, teachers, staff, and community members.

RoleMember
9th Grade Parent/Caregiver RepresentativeTBD
10th Grade Parent/Caregiver RepresentativeAmanda Allshouse
10th Grade Parent/Caregiver RepresentativeNicole Jones, Co-Chair
11th Grade Parent/Caregiver RepresentativeJoy French
11th Grade Parent/Caregiver RepresentativeKeyshia Price
12th Grade Parent/Caregiver RepresentativeStephanie Holsinger, Co-Chair
TeacherAbby Cox
TeacherElizabeth Martin
Community Business OwnerKeith Montoya
Member of Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)TBD
Student Voice and LeadershipTBD
Student Voice and LeadershipTBD
PrincipalJessica Rodriguez Bracey

2025-2026 Elections

Each Denver High School has a Collaborative School Committee (CSC) with representation from parents, students, community, faculty, administrators, and classified staff. The CSC provides strategic direction in support of the school’s mission and vision as stated in the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).    

The CSC’s range of responsibilities includes:
*Developing and aligning resources and strategies to support the academic success of every Nighthawk.
*Providing guidance, evaluation and approval for the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
*Providing guidance, evaluation and approval for the use of the school budget and school program design.
*Attending quarterly CSC meetings with no more than XX consecutive unexcused meeting absences during the school year.

Candidate Process:
The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) has the following vacancies for the 2025–26 school year:

Election forms will be sent out on Friday, September 5th and close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19.

CSC Meetings

Where:
The lobby of building B2.

When:
5:00–5:30 PM – Informational review and preparation
5:30–7:00 PM – Official meeting
Oct. 1, 2025 – this date will be rescheduled and we’ll update it soon
Nov. 19, 2025
Feb. 4, 2026
May 6, 2026

How to Engage:
All meetings are open to the public. Public comment is reserved for the last 15 minutes of a CSC meeting. To schedule public comment, please complete the sign-up form at least five days prior to the next scheduled meeting.

2024/25 CSC Meeting Materials

Oct. 2: Meeting Minutes and Presentation
Nov. 20 Meeting Minutes and Presentation / Dec. 4 Meeting Minutes and Presentation
Feb. 5 Meeting Minutes and Presentation
May 7 Meeting Minutes and Presentation

Learn more about the Northfield CSC, including Major Improvement Strategies and committee-approved bylaws approved in Dec. 2024.