The Department of Health is changing the method of delivering school health services and school nurse staffing allocations starting in January 2017. For background, see the slide presentation made at two community forums in October to explain these changes or read more information on the school health services program here. Overview of the changes According toContinue reading “Changes to School Health Services Program, Concerns, and What You Can Do”
Category Archives: Council
Ward 6 Debate with At-Large Council Candidates, June 2nd
Ward 6 DC Democratic Primary Debate June 2, 6:30 PM Tyler Elementary School Hosted by the Ward 6 Democrats and moderated by Denise Rolark Barnes of The Washington Informer and Mark Seagraves of NBC4. Co-sponsors include CHPSPO, along with several other Ward 6 organizations.
Chairman Grosso’s Education Budget Increases Modernization Dollars, Rejects Methodology of Mayor’s Budget But Largely Sticks to Plan
Some important changes for Ward 6 included in draft council proposal Today, DC Council Committee on Education Chairman Grosso released his proposal and report for the education portion of the FY17 budget, including modernization funding and priorities. The Education Committee will vote on the Chairman’s proposal on Thursday, May 5. CHPSPO members involved in advocacyContinue reading “Chairman Grosso’s Education Budget Increases Modernization Dollars, Rejects Methodology of Mayor’s Budget But Largely Sticks to Plan”
Sign-on Letter to DC Council Education Committee Regarding School Modernization Funding
UPDATE 5/2/16 2:30PM: As of May 2nd, 249 people have signed onto this letter. Signers are from all Wards and represent a range of interests: parents, schools, individuals, and citywide organizations. >> Final letter to the DC Committee on Education with 249 signatures ————— On April 20th, PTA and LSAT leaders and other members of theContinue reading “Sign-on Letter to DC Council Education Committee Regarding School Modernization Funding”
Carys Gill Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016
Testimony of Carys Gill Student, J.O. Wilson Elementary to the DC Council Committee on Education April 14, 2016 For more information: iris007gill (at) gmail (dot) com. Good evening Council Members. My name is Carys Gill and I am in Ms. Gruse’s second grade-class at J.O. Wilson Elementary School. I am proud to be here todayContinue reading “Carys Gill Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”
Evan Yeats Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016
Testimony of Evan Yeats Parent, J.O. Wilson Elementary to the DC Council Committee on Education April 14, 2016 For more information: evan.yeats (at) gmail (dot) com Good evening members of the committee. My name is Evan Yeats, and I’m the parent of a pre-kindergarten student at J.O. Wilson. I’m a resident of Petworth in WardContinue reading “Evan Yeats Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”
Iris Bond Gill Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016
Testimony of Iris Bond Gill Parent, J.O. Wilson Elementary to the DC Council Committee on Education April 14, 2016 For more information: iris007gill (at) gmail (dot) com. Good evening Chairman Grosso and Members of the Education Committee. My name is Iris Bond Gill and I am parent of first and second grade students at J.O.Continue reading “Iris Bond Gill Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”
Andrea Tucker Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016
Testimony of Andrea Tucker PTA President, J.O. Wilson Elementary to the DC Council Committee on Education April 14, 2016 For more information: andreatuckerhomes (at) gmail (dot) com Good evening, Chairman Grosso and members of the Education Committee, and thank you for holding this budget hearing and inviting public testimony. We appreciate the opportunity to be hereContinue reading “Andrea Tucker Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”
Ivan Frishberg Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016
Council of the District of Columbia Education Committee Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony by Ivan Frishberg Thursday, April 14, 2016 Chairman Grosso and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Ivan Frishberg and I am a parent of two children at Brent Elementary. Our plan is to sendContinue reading “Ivan Frishberg Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”
Max Kieba Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016
Testimony for Max Kieba, Maury Elementary School DC Council Committee on Education Budget Oversight Hearing District of Columbia Public Schools Thursday, 4/14/2016 Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Max Kieba, also known as Wyatt (Kindergarten) and Hadley’s (PreK-3) dad. I’m a member of the PTA, serve as Maury’s SchoolContinue reading “Max Kieba Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 