The Fernwood Montessori School Engagement Council meets the last Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

School Engagement Council members are volunteers who care about Fernwood Montessori School and our students. The council’s decision-making authority is both advisory and influential as members:

• Analyze school climate, performance, and budgetary issues.
• Advise school faculty and administration on matters affecting curriculum, student performance, and overall student well-being.

Participate in our School Engagement Council:

• As a voting member. Contact Meredith Mertes, parent coordinator, at genricm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us to inquire about membership.
• As an informed community member. Attend an open meeting.

School Engagement Council Members (2024-25)

• Principal – Kristy Lowell
• Assistant Principal (Alternate for Principal) – Sandra Ceballos
• Parent (New 2021-2022) – Amy Joyce
• Parent (New 2024-2025) – Jennifer Brumm-Maciejewski
• Parent (New 2024-2025) – Sujatha Kancharla
• Parent (2022-2023) – Jennifer Cramer
• Parent (2021-22) – Kristin Adler
• Parent (2020-21) – Ryan Baumer
• DAC Parent Reps – E.B. Compton and Megan Mooney
• Teacher – Jennifer Sarnowski
• Teacher – Katie Walters
• Parent Coordinator – Meredith Mertes
• Community Member – Karen Lemke

Meeting Minutes

• October 31, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• September 26, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• May 20, 2024 (Meeting Cancelled)
• April 29, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• March 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• February 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• January 29, 2024 (Meeting Cancelled)
• December 19, 2022 (No Meeting)
• November 27, 2023 (Meeting Cancelled)
• October 30, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• September 25, 2023 Meeting Minutes