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Governance & Board of Trustees

Board Meetings

The board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at the school. The agenda is posted prior to each meeting at the school and online.

Board Meetings

Dear Families and Friends of The Polaris Public Charter School

Meet Our Board of Trustees

Don Winterton

Board Chairperson

Don Winterton, joined the Polaris Board in 2017. A graduate of Manchester Central High, and The University of New Hampshire, Don is currently a Town Councilor and member of the Planning Board in Hooksett NH. Don's work life including senior management positions in small biotech companies across the country and retired as the National Director of Field Sales at IDEC Pharmaceuticals which later merged with Biogen to become the third largest biotech company in the world. Don also was a high school and college basketball referee working nearly 20 NH state championship games, was on the staffs of Big East, Ivy. American East conferences, and was chosen to officiate 2 NCAA Division 2 national semifinal games. Don brings his zeal for community involvement and management expertise to the Board. Don lives in Hooksett with his wife Paula, 2 dogs, and 5 cats.

Jill Cane

Vice President

Dr. Jill Cane joins the Polaris Charter School Board of Trustees with thirty years of experience as a public school Principal, Federal Projects Director, Curriculum Coordinator, and Mentor Coordinator. She was a Founder of Polaris Charter School and served as the Start-Up Director for the school’s first year of operation. Throughout her career, Dr. Cane has focused on developing, implementing, and assessing instructional programs that challenge and engage all students. Her consulting includes working collaboratively with parents, teachers, administrators, school board members, and government officials in multiple areas of curriculum and professional development. In her personal life, Jill spends as much time as possible with her eight grandchildren. She also enjoys international traveling with her husband, watercolor painting, gardening, reading, Zumba, and classical music.

Meghan Bilz

Secretary

Meghan Bilz joined the Polaris Charter School Board of Trustees in 2019. She has a Master's Degree in English and brings with her over fourteen years of experience in nonprofit development, including fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations. She is excited to put these skills to work for Polaris, where her daughter is in second grade. She lives in Manchester with her family, including their dog and two cats, and enjoys running and mountain biking on trails, and swimming in lakes all over the area.

Ellie Melloy

Board Member

Heath Savage

Board Member

Jasmine Long

Board Member

Jasmine is a dedicated financial professional with over seven years of experience in the banking industry. As a passionate advocate for financial education, Jasmine brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to Polaris Charter School. With a background in Retail Banking, Jasmine has held leadership roles at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and TD Bank, where she championed the promotions of her team members. Jasmine joined Polaris Charter School because she believes that knowledge is power. From childhood experiences to professional milestones, her dedication to consistent learning and teaching is deeply rooted in her journey. Outside of the boardroom, Jasmine enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones and cooking meals from scratch. Jasmine is currently employed by St. Mary's Bank and volunteers for the Community Service Committee of NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire.

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