School Improvement Councils(SICs) serve the school principal and faculty in an advisory role; bringing together parents, educators, students, and community stakeholders to collaborate on the improvement of their local school. SICs are mandated by law to exist in every public school in South Carolina.
Who Are the Members of the SIC (2020-21)?
Council Members (2020-21)
Steve Schidrich - Principal of HHIHS
Jenifer Fielding - Chairman of (HHIHS) SIC
Parent Representatives
Shelby Basciano - Vice Chairman of (HHIHS) SIC
Greg Summa
Tim Watson
Kristen Hamilton
Tammy Dowing
Jeanne Clark
Andrea Guess
Mike Quigley
Jeff Walters
Leighanne Kubec
Abby Wirth
Amber Clark
Teacher Representatives
Patricia Schoelkopf
Josh Wall
Diana Santos-Lopez
Community Members
Jan Davis - Secretary of (HHIHS) SIC
Carol Corner
Dr. Jackie Rosswurm
Buck Edwards
Wendy Serpe
George Westerfield
Kristen Keller
Dennis Daley
Bill Payne
SIC Meetings & Parent Workshops
The School Improvement Council of Hilton Head Island High School (SIC) hosts Parent Workshops and meetings throughout the school year. These workshops are to provide parents with various resources and information pertaining to different topics regarding their student(s). SIC meets once a month during the academic year.
Calender (2020-21)
August 25, 2020 -3:00PM - SIC Meeting with Oetting
Increase Community Awareness of HHIHS Actions Taken to Achieve Goal 1:
Hosted a Welcome Breakfast & Introduction of new Principal to our Hilton Head Mayor, Town Manager, Town Council members and other community members.
Facilitated a Hilton Head Island High School newspaper produced by students and teachers to be distributed to all residents of Hilton Head Island.
Goal Two
Oversee the Projects Afforded to HHIHS via Referendum Funding Actions Taken to Achieve Goal 2:
Established an Architectural Oversight Committee.
Hosted an open forum with the District to discuss the location and plans for the future school building.
Goal Three
Increase Parental Involvement Actions Taken to Achieve Goal 3:
Hosted a 2019-2020 job fair for the students by the parent guest speakers highlighting a wide variety of career opportunities.
Hosted 2019-2020 Parent Workshops prior to the SIC meetings on topics including mental health, standardized testing, college scholarships and admissions, FAFSA applications, drug and alcohol abuse.
Hosted a parent/teacher forum with Dr. Rodriguez and other BCSD employees to discuss the challenges and questions involving the 2020-2021 school year and COVID-19 adjustments.