NAACP Parents' Council-Montgomery County, MD

August 9, 2020 meeting to discuss virtual learning for the 2020/2021 school year. We discussed plans for:
*Improved Teaching, Support and Remediation by School Level Niki Hazel, Assoc Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction
* Fall Grading Policy Niki Hazel
* Monitoring & Managing Attendance Strategy Niki Hazel
* Improved Distance Learning Technology & Support Strategy Update Pete Cevenini, Assoc Superintendent, Technology

A. Discussion on Childcare Support Strategy & /Meal Distribution Essie McGuire, Assoc Superintendent, Operations
B. Special Education Support Strategy Update Kevin Lowndes , Assoc Superintendent SPED
C. Fall Athletics & Support for College Recruiting & Scholarships [Student-Athlete requirements] Jeff Sullivan, Director Athletics
D. Plans for College Prep & Counseling support Karen Crews, Director Counseling
E. AntiRacist Audit and Program Plans for Schools Troy Boddy?, Director Equity

We did also discussed Improving Access & Communication with Parents & Students of Color Derek Turner, Chief Communications

NAACP Parent Council meeting with Montgomery County Public Schools discussing school reopening. Tonight's Zoom meeting was both helpful and encouraging as we prepare for virtual learning.

Your voice matters and as we stood together, our voices were heard. Thanks to all the parent representatives and community liaisons that have participated at any part of the year.

Celebrating our outstanding Parent Reps for the 2018-2019 school year. Thank you for the amazing impact you've made in the lives of our children and our community.

Join the conversation tonight at Earle Wood Middle School tonight, April 11at 7p.m.

On March 27, the MCPS elected Board of Education met with representatives of the NAACP parent council. This important event allowed parents to hear directly from the school board, several of whom were newly elected. The School Board has important policy setting powers for the school system and is responsible for selecting and hiring the school superintendent, who serves renewable four year terms.

The evening was kicked off by a message from the Cheif of Staff for Superintendent Office to introduce the MCPS Local Accountability Model for 2019-2022.

After first introducing themselves, the BOE members sat individually at tables with groups of parents for a more intimate question and answer session. Once these were completed, the tables summarized their conversations to whole audience.

So proud of our NAACP and NAACP Parents' Council members testimony at the BOE budget hearings tonight!

Dr. Jack Smith on Thursday, November 29, 2018 for "Conversation with the Superintendent" was both informative and engaging.