The Board of Education invites Philadelphia residents, who are passionate about improving public education, to apply by March 1 for a position on the Parent and Community Advisory Council (PCAC) that begins in the 2021-2022 school year.<\/p>\n
PCAC serves as a bridge between the city\u2019s school communities and the Board of Education with council members sharing critical information on Board work with their networks while communicating the concerns of their school communities to the Board.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Parent and Community Advisory Council has given us invaluable insight into our school communities and has offered great feedback and guidance to the Board on critical issues,\u201d said Board President Joyce S. Wilkerson. \u201cIn fact, last year the Board held focus groups with PCAC to seek the community\u2019s input on the Board\u2019s new strategic plan, Goals & Guardrails. The feedback we received helped us prioritize student achievement for our Goals and led directly to Guardrail 3 which welcomes every parent and guardian and encourages them to be partners in their child\u2019s school community.\u201d<\/p>\n
PCAC comprises 13 members who represent diverse stakeholders across the city, including parents and caregivers, community members, educators and faith-based leaders. Council members champion public education and promote city-wide engagement with the Board and School District with a focus on Goals & Guardrails, the Board\u2019s five-year plan to increase student achievement and success.<\/p>\n
Council members, who serve two-year unpaid terms, meet regularly with Board members, submit community questions on action items and host Community Conversation sessions that encourage public input in the Board\u2019s decision-making process.<\/p>\n
\u201cI appreciate the opportunity to be the voice for people in my community because I\u2019m a trusted voice,\u201d said PCAC Member Rev. Chandra I. Williams, of Brewerytown. \u201cI could receive valuable information from the Board and go back to my community. I truly believe the board listened to our feedback and brought it back to Dr. Hite, and we saw changes.\u201d<\/p>\n
To serve on the Council, members must<\/p>\n
be Philadelphia residents, at least 18 years old, who are affiliated with a district or charter school and who are dedicated to supporting public schools. For more information, or to apply, please visit: https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/schoolboard\/advisorycouncil\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cA lot of folks are looking for a way to engage, and serving on the Parent and Community Advisory Council gives you a chance to have a voice and a way to address complaints,\u201d said Council Member Joelleen Sicinski, of Northeast Philadelphia. \u201cIt\u2019s also a way to get involved in your community and gain a bigger perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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