Minutes From PAC Mtg

First I would like to thank each of the Antioch and Cane Ridge Cluster parents and administrators who attended this meeting and all others in the past. This was a very informative meeting. · The meeting began with brief introductions and an announcement regarding the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Parent Involvement Policy. Deadline for submitting your comments and suggestions was April 19th. A copy of the current policy can be found by clicking on this link → http://www.policy.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=59666. · Afterwards, Chris Weber, Director of Student Assignment Office discussed the New School Application Process for 2013-14. This is a proposal to streamline the spring and fall school options process. To view the presentation and additional information on school options, please visit this link → http://www.mnps.org/Page56852.aspx. · Next Chris Henson, Chief Financial Officer shared the 2012-13 Operating Budget and touched on the Capital Budget. I have attached a copy of the budget for City Council’s approval. If you would like to review more information on our schools budget please visit this link → http://www.mnps.org/Page56790.aspx. · Additionally, “Friends of Metro Schools”, provided parents with a very helpful short video explaining how our schools are funded. Please visit the following link to view the video. www.stand.org/forms (click on the Tennessee link, go under “what’s being said” then click on the 3rd TennesseeStand link) · Dr. Register briefly discussed the Intersession periods for the New Balanced Calendar and encouraged parents to speak to their schools about the Intersession planning and offerings. · Nominations for the position of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the Director’s PAC were also submitted. Representatives to the Director’s Parents Advisory Council (PAC) will elect leaders for the 2012-13 school year at the Director’s PAC meeting, Thursday, June 7, 2012. Nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary may be made until Friday, June 1. Nomination forms are available online and may be turned into the Customer Service Center or to a Family Involvement Specialist. You may also make nominations by email or by calling Customer Service. – click here to LEARN MORE, if you are interested in serving your school. Upcoming Events: Bringing Justice to You, Saturday, April 21st at Maplewood High School If you need additional information on this FREE, open to the public event, please contact: Lauren.Badgley@mnps.org 615-259-8400 ext. 858107 Parent Empowerment Training, Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Youth Opportunity Center RSVP, please call 983-6822 PAC cluster teams are hosting training for all parents to teach communication, cluster support, exceptional education support, parent leadership, and how to find resources in your community. It's free and refreshments will be served, but seating is limited. To RSVP, please call 983-6822. Training will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Youth Opportunity Center on Charlotte Avenue. Parent University, Saturday, May 5th from 9 – 12 p.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center. Click here to register http://www.mnps.org/Page73586.aspx Families participating in this empowering morning event, will have the opportunity to engage in seminars to discuss ways to help their child experience success in school. Families will also receive: • Free child care for attendees through YMCA Child Care Program (40 openings available for ages 7-13) • Free food (at no cost to the participants) • Free parking - Lot A (between Woodland and Russell St.) • Community Resources • Topics Include: Gang Awareness/Prevention/Intervention Drug Awareness Helping your Child Succeed Bullying (How Does It Affect My Child) Effective Communication with Teens Knowing Your Legal Rights... and many more! Pamela Burgess, Lead Family Involvement Specialist | Antioch & Cane Ridge Cluster M.N.P.S. Student Services Department 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org