Changes Committee would like to see as a result of this committee: successful transition from Steuart Hill to Franklin Square, families are more empowered to be involved with education, students are more involved with education and activism
Committee discussed the activities that would be involved in focusing on the three focus areas identified.
Academics–unclear
Organizing families–town hall forums, sharing information, building relationships to identify issues and then figure out what the appropriate target for the issues are, and then organizing
Committee discussed the potential of expanding focus to include building relationships and connections with families in the area in order to build organizing power to advocate for change.
Resource development– what would the biggest need be? Activity could be fundraising, is money the biggest need? Yes, a big need but there are other resources– human connections, relationships, etc
Community School Coordinator Updates
Charles Carroll Barrister–having issues with the new playground project with the District approved contractor. Lost ESOL program for families and music program because they haven’t been paid by the District. Held 2nd holiday spectacular, received 800 toys. Were able to pay for staff holiday party, squid kits were very successful, STEM night in May and the Barrister Ball and CCB Carnival are returning. Read-a-thon is returning. Committee discussed advocacy to address delays with payments and vendors.
Steuart Hill- planning for Spring Fling event, hosting weekly food pantry give aways weekly, will be calling families to invite them to the transition committee meeting, also holding a game night in partnership Franklin Square, launching a program called Fresh Academy for 1st-3rd grade boys at lunch time who have experienced loss. Questions about the safety walk.
SHAA Coalition– oral arguments in front of state board will be March 28th
Jeff shared about the Poppleton Rec Center programming information sessions being conducted by the Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance
Briana shared about the new Family Stability program at the United Way, hosted at the UMB CEC
