City of Gaithersburg Educational Enrichment Committee met Jan. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call To Order
The Regular Session of the Educational Enrichment Committee was called to order at 7:30 AM with Member Stacey Simon presiding.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Aubrey Alston Member Present
Ryan D'Souza Member Present
Ellie Eldredge Member Present
Mark Ezrin Member Present
Beth Kennington Member Present
Toby Salahuddin Member Absent
James Simpson Member Present
Gislene Tasayco Member Absent
Jason Wilcox Member Present
Teresa Wright Member Absent
Stacey Simon Member Present
Laurene Thomas Member Absent
Staff present: Division Manager, Herndon and Program Coordinator, Srinivasachar
2. Approval Of Minutes
A. Regular Session held December 8, 2017
Motion was made to approve the above minutes with amendments.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Beth Kennington, Member
Seconder: Jason Wilcox, Member
For: Alston, D'Souza, Eldredge, Ezrin, Kennington, Simpson, Wilcox, Simon
Absent: Toby Salahuddin, Gislene Tasayco, Teresa Wright, Laurene
Thomas
3. Discussion Topics
A. Work Group Finalization
Committee re-reviewed the work group list. The work group list and members participating in each will be updated and sent to the members as part of the membership list.
B. FY19 Grants, Process and Calendar
Staff reviewed grant portal timeline and process. The committee recommended training to be held at a site with computers such as Gaithersburg HS, Brown Station ES or the Parent Resource Center.
C. 10% School Determination Discussion
Committee requested that staff consult with the City attorney regarding funding of private vs public schools and background information regarding the determination of the 10% City student number requirement for grant eligibility. Committee recommended considering posing a 10% OR 150 students for the FY19 grant cycle.
D. School Contest Updates
Staff updated the committee regarding the results of the CHARACTER COUNTS! poster, essay and photo contests. Suggestion from the committee for next year includes more outreach to the school photography teachers and media specialists.
E. Site Visit Schedule
The month of March was chosen to schedule site visits with school-nonprofit grantees. Staff will contact the agencies and email the committee with exact dates.
F. Other Topics
Stacey Simon updated the committee regarding her attendance to the Brown Station ES Principal's breakfast and suggested liaisons look at attending school events and joining their school's Facebook group. She also announced an upcoming "Shopping Spree" after school at Brown Station.
Jim Simpson updated the committee on the MCPS discussion and hearing regarding the
Recovery School initiative. The work group researching the Phoenix initiative will follow up for more information.
4. Adjournment
There being no further business, the session was adjourned at 9:00 AM
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