Parents' Council Archives - NAACP MONTGOMERY COUNTY MD UNIT

Parents’ Council Virtual Meeting – WEDNESDAY May 22, 2024

**** IMPORTANT UPDATE & ACTION NEEDED! ****

NAACP Parents Council Representatives and NAACP-MC Community Members:

MCPS’ FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget request was not fully funded so there will be ~$34 Million of additional reductions to programs and staff.

* May 23, 2024 County Council votes on MCPS FY 2025 Operating Budget

* June 6, 2024 Board of Ed votes to adopt FY 2025 Operating Budget

ALL PC Reps and our parents need to mobilize and contact Councilmembers and Board of Education members and demand:

* Cuts are done equitably

* Have minimal impact to our most vulnerable and marginalized students

NAACP Parents Council Representatives and NAACP-MC Community Members:

Based on the survey feedback the upcoming Parents’ Council meeting with the Board of Education will be virtual. The link to register is below.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Apr 18, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

* Please register as soon as possible so we can organize the small group breakouts.

NAACP Parents Council Reps, Colleagues, and Friends:

The next Parents’ Council meeting is 6:30PM, November 15, 2023. The link to register is below.

When: Nov 15, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdOysqTMuGdT4SPZF9-rsYlzKrArk6GJN

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Confirmed Agenda for November Parents’ Council Meeting

November 15, 2023: SIP; CCR Pathway, Navigating a Changing College Application Landscape;
Welcome & Introductions	Byron Johns, NAACP PC
Chief Medical Office Update	Dr Kapunan & Stephanie Iszard
SIP – School Improvement Planning	Peter Moran, David Adams, Damon Monteleone, MCPS
College and Career Readiness Pathways	Stephanie Sheron, MCPS
Top 5 Changes to the College Application Landscape for Parents The new FAFSA; The new Digital SAT; The admissions landscape post Supreme Court decision; Parent’s pre-work that makes scholarships possible; and Bright spots and silver linings (we have to end it on a high note)	Kiya Jones, Ron Brown Scholar Program
College Applications & Important Changes in FAFSA MCPS Post-Secondary Planning and Supports- College Fairs and Financial Aid Events and Resources Fall On the Spot Admissions Events and Schedule 12^th grade college admissions – Important items to keep in mind for completing the process FAFSA update and resources	Theresa Dethlefsen & Michelle Snape, MCPS
Black & Brown Coalition Literacy Forum Update & Call to Action	Wylea Chase, BBC
Discussion, Closing Comments, Wrap-up	Byron Johns, NAACP PC