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Family Committees

New Century School Family Support

New Century School strongly encourages family/caregiver involvement and opportunities to help are always available! 

Caregivers/Guardians are needed to serve on the school’s Governance Council and our three standing committees for marketing/community outreach, fundraising/finance and social events. Parents/guardians and family members are also encouraged to get involved in various aspects of the school’s operation, including but not limited to supporting class activities and outdoor discovery experiences, assisting with grant writing and fundraising activities, organizing diversity learning events, coordinating school wide social functions and helping teaching staff with everyday classroom tasks and special projects. The easiest ways to get involved include filling out our Volunteer Matchmaker survey and/or checking out the Master Volunteer List (which houses all the active sign-up genius forms with our needs.) 

At New Century School we have four important parent/guardian/caregiver-led groups that keep our school and community running optimally. Each of these committees works to enhance students' learning at NCS by engaging in discussions and organizing activities related to its specific charge. The following is an outline of our committees.

  1. New Century Governance Council (GC): The GC is the primary governing and policy-making body of New Century School. The GC meets on the third Tuesday evening of each month.
  2. Fundraising Committee: Enhances student learning through the organization and implementation of all fundraising and grant-writing initiatives. They are an integral part of helping us to raise the additional funding needed for the things that make NCS most special like outdoor learning and additional STEM initiatives.
  3. Social Committee: Enhances student learning through the organization and implementation of activities that foster a sense of community and belonging amongst both students and their families
  4. Marketing/Outreach Committee: Enhances future student learning by ensuring that the youngest future students and their families are aware of New Century School, our mission and the opportunities available to them as a potential future student. 

Won’t You Join Our Team?

The success of our school and our children depends on the contributions of NCS families and community members just like you. We rely on our volunteers for marketing support, grant writing, fundraising and more, and we’d love for you to join us. If you’d like more information on how to become a volunteer or become part of an NCS Committee, please contact the school office at (608) 845-4500 and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

New Century School Governing Board 2025-2026

Andrea Rodrigues-Pavao, Co-secretary/Parent Representative (2025-2026)

Bethli Zgraggen, Parent Representative (2023-2026)

Brit Ben-Zikri, Vice President/Parent Representative (2024-2026)

Danielle Reis, Parent Representative (2025-2026)

Erin Shea-Paljieg, Parent Representative (2024-2026)

Kelly Pasztor, President/Parent Representative (2023-2026)

Lee Lohr, Staff Representative 

MaryRuth Kotelnicki, Treasure/Parent Representative (2024-2026)

Rochelle Viloria, Parent Representative (2025-2026)

Sally Parks, Principal

Sarah Bialk, Co-secretary, Member At Large (2025-2026)