Hello All, As the CAC we need to really take a look at the racial makeup of our group.... We might not be the problem... but the racial make up of the people...
I recently attended the volunteer conference at the Carver Center. This event was very informative and I truly did not mind staying up later from my night...
Fortunately, the Anne Arundel County Public Schools have, through their Strategic Plan, resolves this concern. The Plan mandates that by 2007 School Year, all...
In the last few weeks, legislation on school board reform moved quickly. On Thursday, March 22, the Senate approved SB324 and the House held a public hearing...
I appreciate Jim keeping us up to date on the legislature's deliberations. There is an unstated assumption, though, that I want to point out. The assumption...
Racism is racism - to say that a predominantly white group can't solve the problems before our schools is racist. It is not our skin color that prevents us...
Um. "Racism is racism." How about "labeling is labeling"? Whatever my label may be, am I my label? How about "racist cultural attitudes hold us back"? That I...
Lisa makes some great points. We as a group need to look at this in depth before the end of this year. We should invite representatives from the PTA/PTO's of...
I need to apologize first to Rich Streeter - My posting was not intended to imply that he was racist. What I meant to imply was that our search for solutions...
Steve I think Lisa's other point was that Socio-Economic Factors were more determinative (and color-blind) than racial composition, a point which may be ...
Let's Go for Coffee You are invited to attend an Leadership Anne Arundel FREE Information Breakfast Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:30 to 9:00 AM Anne Arundel...
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I think that is a great idea, maybe we should pick a different school every month to have the meeting at to give everyone a chance to attend, not just the...
If I understand what is being said, someone wants to move the County CAC meetings to different schools. If that is the case, then count me out. Look, while we...
Increased participation is really dependent on the Countywide, Cluster and School level CACs having something meaningful to engage in, and some level of ...
There's been some interesting points about CACs and more specifically parent involvement in recent days that I think should be clarified for the sake of...
At one time, I held the position of PTO President of the elementary, middle, and high school in my children's school. All three were highly successful years...
Folks- As you know, we're in the process of the FY08 budget being reviewed/adjusted by the County Executive between now and May 1. Please encourage your...
Well that's pretty RUDE, Glen Burnie to Annapolis isn't far at all compared to the distance some of the CAC reps have to drive and after all isn't the goal of...
I do not mean to be intentionally rude to anyone and sorry if I offended anyone. Are we allowed to express our opinions even if they disagree with someone...
It is self-evident that most concerns are local, and that by having localized meetings on local issues, more people will participate in those issues and ...
Spot On! Steve!! Countywide CAC + BOE should be working together on strategic issues and comprehensiveness in implementation, especially wrt specialty programs...
CAC Representatives: The attached agreement between AACPS and the teacher union provides for teacher retention & performance bonuses, a 3-year commitment, and...
County-Wide CAC Representatives: This month is quickly coming to an end - as is this school year. Due to meeting conflicts, we're moving the April County-Wide...
CAC representatives... Please see attached notice of a AACPS strategic facilities workshop. Note, no public testimony will be taken here but still a great...
Folks- As a reminder, tomorrow's CAC meeting (from 5:30-6:30pm) will be followed directly by the Board's redistricting meeting at 6:30pm in the Board room....
Eric: Do we know what a "Strategic Facility Workshop" is? Is there an agenda or program? Since it comes right after 2007 redistricting approvals, is this the...
