Board Members
The IDCS Governing Board is a diverse group of individuals who bring a variety of experience, skills and qualifications to the table. The Board is comprised of 9 voting members; 3 Community Members, 3 Parent Members and 3 Teacher Members, who all serve 3 year staggered terms. Any Board communication should be directed to Board Chair, Cheryl Blanchard at cherylb@idcs.org or Director, Dr. Ellen Retelle at ellenr@idcs.org.
| Name | Position | Term Ends |
| Debby Allard |
Assistant Director
Ex-Officio Member
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| Cheryl Blanchard, Chair |
Community Member, Finance Committee
Appointed: June 2018, June 2020
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June 2023 |
| Julia Cronin |
Teacher Member, Governance Committee
Elected: March 2016, June 2020
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June 2023 |
| Christine DiStacio |
Norwich Board of Education Liaison
Appointed 2020 |
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| Rhonda Exum |
Community Member, Governance Committee
Appointed: June 2016, June 2018, June 2019
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June 2022 |
| Kate Gada |
Parent Member, Curriculum Committee Chair
Appointed: September 2019
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June 2022 |
| Amanda Hicks |
Teacher Member, Finance Committee
Elected: June 2021
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June 2024 |
| Monique Kercado |
Non-Certified Staff Member
Non-Voting
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June 2023 |
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Parent Member, Finance Committee Chair
Appointed: June 2019, June 2021
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June 2024 |
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Parent Member, Curriculum Committee
Appointed: September 2021
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June 2023 | |
| Sandy Quarto |
Community Member, Curriculum Committee
Appointed: August 2015, June 2018, June 2021
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June 2024 |
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Director
Ex-Officio Member
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| Derell Wilson |
Non-Certified Staff Member
Non-Voting
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June 2022 |
| Terri Woronecki |
Teacher Member, Governance Committee Chair
Elected: December 2015, June 2019
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June 2022 |