just passing this on: *Change Coming To The EAST END Educational System--YOUR INVOLVEMENT IS CRITICAL* ** *-------------------------------------* ** *Pittsburgh Peabody Stakeholders Meeting* * * *Date: *Wednesday, January 28, 2009 *Time: *6:00 pm * Location: *BGC Community Activity Center 113 N. Pacific Avenue (Garfield) Yes, We Can! Educational Change.. * * *Whether you're a parent, a banker, an economic development/ social service agency leader, a funder, a government employee, a student, a school district staff person, a community member or a civil rights leader you need to yell out---* *Yes* *---*we can restructure the educational system in the East End in order to better serve all children! *Especially for those children whose current educational status leaves them unable to effectively compete in the new American economy.* * * This is an historical time in the East End and a major restructuring of the public educational system needs to occur. Your time and input is critical to the creation of a positive outcome that is a win-win for all. In collaboration with Pittsburgh Public Schools there will be two critical meetings, one on January 28th and another on February 4th. The agendas for the meetings and the January 7, 2009 meeting notes are attached. *We ask that you attend these meetings and --- listen and provide input. * President Obama has challenged us to hold the government accountable. This does not necessarily mean taking on an oppositional or critical nature. Accountability (on the matter at hand) should relate to the public engagement of the Pittsburgh Public Schools in a collaborative, trusting, and partnering manner. When this occurs, great things can happen. Call (412-441-9833 ext. 10) or email Rick Flanagan (Rflanag@aol.com) to confirm your attendance and to ask questions. _____________________________________________________ ** * * *5149** penn avenue* * pittsburgh, pa **15224*** *phone** 412-441-6950** **fax** **412-441-6956* *www.bloomfield-garfield.org*** * * *Pittsburgh Peabody Stakeholders Meeting* * * *Date: *Wednesday, January 28, 2009 *Time: *6:00 pm * Location: *BGC Community Activity Center 113 N. Pacific Avenue (Garfield) I. Welcome II. Information item- Director Thomas Sumpter Jr., District 3 School Board Member, acceptance of an invitation to meet at the BGC Community Activity Center on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 6:00 pm III. Overview of the January 7, 2009 meeting notes IV. Pittsburgh Public Schools sharing of the International Baccalaureate plan, the roster list of the committee members and the data that the International Baccalaureate committee utilized to inform their decision. Other relevant PPS data will also be shared V. Parameters that guide the work of the Pittsburgh Public Schools and how they relate to the Pittsburgh Peabody Community discussion process. VI. Creation of a collaborative planning process that engages the Pittsburgh Westinghouse, Pittsburgh Peabody, and International Baccalaureate Working Groups VII. Timing and communication with families and community members VIII. Concrete next steps to the planning process IX. Adjourn __________________________________________________________ ** * * *5149** penn avenue* * pittsburgh, pa **15224*** *phone** 412-441-6950** **fax** **412-441-6956* *www.bloomfield-garfield.org*** * * *Topic: Community Engagement Meeting * * Director Thomas Sumpter Jr.* *Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009* *Time: 6:00 pm* *Location: BGC Community Activity Center* *113 N. Pacific Avenue* * * * * I. Welcome II. Overview of agenda and structure to the meeting (5 minutes) III. Brief presentation on a variety of issues facing the east end schools (5 minutes) IV. Introduction of Director Thomas Sumpter Jr., First Vice-President/District 3 Representative, Pittsburgh Board of Education (5 minutes) V. Director Sumpter's overview of the challenges and opportunities that face District 3 and the overall Pittsburgh Public School System (10 minutes) VI. Questions/Answers period (60 minutes) ------------------------------ *A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=DecemailfooterNO62> * ------------------------------ *A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=DecemailfooterNO62> *