Governing Board
The Seaside School Consortium Governing Board is comprised of community supporters, educators, and parents committed to bringing the first tuition-free public charter schools inspired by Waldorf methods to Duval County and the State of Florida.

The Board is responsible for legal and financial obligations, establishing policy consistent with the Schools' mission, and ensuring that the programs and operations of the School are faithful to the terms of the charter.

Those interested in Board membership are asked to read the qualifications and follow the application procedure located at the link below.  

Seaside School Consortium governing Board:
Kristina Helmer , President
Bill Sorenson, Treasurer
Jolie Usry, Director 
Gina Zaffino, Director and Interim Secretary
Ian Bynum, Director
Scott Bacon, Director

Contact the entire board

All emails sent to the board are subject to public records requests and Florida Sunshine Law.  

INFORMATION ON JOINING THE BOARD BELOW: 

BOARD APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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BOARD COMMITTEES
Community Engagement Committees Roles & Responsibilities 
Fundraising Committee Roles & Responsibilities
Education Committee Roles & Responsibilities​
Security & Facilities  Committee Roles & Responsibilities
Finance Committee Roles & Responsibilities 

If interested in joining a Board Committee please send resume and letter of interest to Board@seasideconsortium.org. 
 
Seaside School Consortium, Inc., a non-profit organization complies  with chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, relating to public records, and s. 286.011, relating to public meetings and records, public inspection, and penalties as detailed in the Florida Statutes relating to public records and public meetings.

​PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES ARE ONLY PROPOSED MEETING DATES AND TIMES. IN THE EVENT THAT THE DATE MUST BE CHANGED, A NOTICE WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
 
Public Comments at Seaside Board Meetings: 
 
Method for the Public to make Comments at a Seaside Board Meeting:
  • Any person may submit written public comments emailed to PublicComments@Seasidecharter.org by 4:30 pm of the day of the Seaside Board meeting.  Be advised that this email address will be used only for obtaining public comments for Seaside Board Meetings and should not be used for any other purpose or question.
  • Each individual must include his/her name, address, and what organization, if any, s/he represents.  Anonymous comments will not be accepted therefore, each written comment must include the person’s name and address.
  • Written comments must be limited to 3 minutes (approximately 400 words).
  • Written comments must refrain from direct questions to Board members, the Superintendent, School Staff, or members of the audience.
  • Comments that include profane or vulgar language or personal attacks will not be included.
  • All emails received will be retained as public records pursuant to chapter 119, F.S.
  • Written public comments that are timely submitted and comply with these requirements will be read into the Board Meeting Record.
  • Written public comments that are not timely or that do not comply with these requirements will not be included as part of the Board Meeting Record.
Parental Concerns
Parents should follow the steps below to resolve classroom or student concerns.
1.  Attempt to resolve concerns directly with the classroom teacher.
2. Contact the Principal of the school and the classroom teacher to resolve the concern.
3. Contact the principal, the classroom teacher, and the education director.
4. Parent Liaison to the Board
In the event that a child's guardian feels unable to resolve an issue with their student's instructor and/or the school administrators, they should escalate their concerns to the parent liaison at each school and include all the individuals listed above.   The parent liaison will present concerns to the board in an appropriate way that protects each student's privacy. 
Parent Liaison to the Board:

Teresa Hartline, Beach Campus
thartline@seasidecharter.org
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Michelle Weippert, San Jose
mweippert@seasidecharter.org

Deb Lacovara, North Campus
​crt@seasidecharter.org

If a person suspects misconduct by school staff is affecting the health, safety, and welfare of a student, they should contact the school principal, the executive director, and the parent liaison.  If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.  ​
​Anyone who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is abused, abandoned, or neglected must report such knowledge or suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE 

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Seaside Charter Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or marital status in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to: Richard Pinchot, Lead Principal, 8727-1 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217. Phone 844-973-2743
Fax: 904-310-7956    principalpinchot@seasidecharter.org
Seaside School Consortium, Inc. DBA Seaside Charter Beach, Seaside Charter San Jose, Seaside Charter North and Sea Turtle Early Learning Center is a tax-exempt charity under the IRS code section 501c3.  
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