About Our PTSA
August 2026
Dear B-CC Families –
Welcome to the 100th year of BCC! We welcome our new principal, Dr. La Faye E. Howard, and look forward to a wonderful 2026-27 school year. Dr. Howard has been hard at work this summer getting ready for her inaugural year!
The PTSA Board hopes to have the opportunity to engage with all of you in the coming months. The PTSA welcomes all who would like to become more involved in the school community. There will be many opportunities for engagement throughout the year and we hope each community member will chose a way to contribute to the continued success of BCC students, teachers and staff. The PTSA will continue its work to make BCC the best it can be for the whole school community.
The PTSA’s work includes supporting our families in need through our B-CC Cares Program, supporting the college and career process through our College Advisory Committee, demonstrating appreciation to our teachers and staff, helping support student clubs, running an Open Gym during cold-weather lunch periods, providing community events and meetings, engaging in fundraising activities including organizing the Used Book Sale, providing volunteers for school events, and advocating for all B-CC families.
We encourage you to get involved in any way you can – whether it is volunteering, donating, coming to a meeting or event, or reaching out with questions or suggestions. Please make sure to join our free listserv for the latest news and information.
We look forward to celebrating BCC’s Centennial year with you!
The B-CC PTSA Executive Board
Your PTSA Contributions at Work!
We're fortunate to hear "I can't thank the PTSA enough for their support!"
Great Examples of Your Donations at Work:
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B-CC Cares: On-site School Pantry, personal care items, school supplies, clothing and a full Holiday House, as well as other vital supports for economically vulnerable students.
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Providing special gatherings and meals for all teachers and staff to say thank you and you are appreciated!
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Providing special events, activities, and features for Homecoming and Prom
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Providing spirit wear for 9th grade students
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Providing mental health supports, resources, and fun activities for student wellness days
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Providing equipment for Open Gym
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Contributing to student clubs, special treat days for students, and student recognition
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Supporting student government and leadership programs and outreach to students
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Supporting student publications with stipends
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College Advisory Committee work: covering the costs of college information events, expert presentations, test prep and essay help, and providing open access to all families through free Zoom sessions
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Free listserv for all families
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Free Zoom recordings of meetings and events
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Free website access
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Translation services
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Helping support immediate educational and institutional needs at B-CC
Your donations and support of the PTSA make all this possible!
PTSA Values
Integrity
Accountability
Diversity
Respect
Collaboration
Commitment
B-CC PTSA Board of Directors
President
Meg McKinney
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Sarah Klein
Michelle Mitchell
Secretaries
Debra Perlson-Mishalove, Recording Secretary
Michelle Della Santa, Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer:
Gaelle Seide
Co-Vice Presidents: Inclusive Education
Sheryl Raskin
Laura Wides-Muñoz
Co-Vice Presidents: Diversity Parents Council
Liz Lizama
Rishm Najm
Michelle Mitchell, NAACP Rep
Liliana Aristizabal & Irma Ugez, Latino Families Rep
Co-Vice Presidents: BCC Cares
Amy Kirshner
Karen Trackman
Hester Nguyen
Co-Vice Presidents: Support & Appreciation
Kerry Green
Erin Harcourt
Heidi Splete
Co-Vice Presidents: Student Engagement/ Parent Volunteers
Zainab Schwartz
(Open)
Co-Vice Presidents:
Mental Health and Wellness
Jill Massey
Shela Halper
MCCPTA Rep
Nora Gordon
Cluster Rep and Delegate
Liz Cohen
Directory
Kimberly Clarkson
Membership
Sarah Lenart
LGBTQ+ Representative
Cheryl Leanza
College Advisory Committee
Rebecca Karnak
Laura Konda
Diana Embrey
Hesha Duggirala
Stacey Garner
Deborah Eichhorn
Melanie Tung
Listserv Moderator
Drew Deutsch
Jessica Myrow
(Open)
Peer Parents
9th: Ed Burnett, Ami Grant, Amanda Miller, Kharima Wilson
10th: Emily Lange , Tracy Levitt, Aisha Dubose, Jennifer O'Shea
11th: Sandy Levinson, Bekah Bennett, Christine Williams, Leslie Shubert
12th: Jennifer Randazzo, Allison Mistrett, Alexandra Cheshire