Minutes of the September 5^th, 2019 meeting of

The 19^th Ward Community Association Schools Committee

Attendees: Joe Baldino, John Boutet, John Laing, Lee Loomis, Moniek Silas-Lee, Dan Ross, Jay Ross

August minutes

• Approved

Spelling Bee wrap-up of 9^th annual, initiate planning for 10th

• Only 4 items were charged, for a total spend of $1,718.83.

Rochester Coalition for Public Education Report and Busing Status

• John B shared the process being used by this committee, and an overview of their proposal. It includes a busing for all students independent of distance. Harry Bronson has been active on this committee. John B supplied copies of draft #5 which he encouraged all to read. Provide any feedback to him.

Community Schools

• RCSD held their second annual Community School Summit on August 19. The program was based on the ABCD model, or Asset Based Community Development. It changes the focus from what are we missing to what resources are available and how can we build on them. Many of the speakers referred to the assets in, and students from the neighborhood, or neighborhood-based community schools. The 19^th ward has our share of designated community schools, namely 10, 16, 19, Wilson Foundation. Materials and presentations are available at https://sites.google.com/rcsd121.org/rcsd-2nd-annual-community-scho/home.

School reports

• #10 is looking at having a science fair. Lee reported on the science day at #17 where the impact of the Xerox Science consultants was cited

• #16 will hold an open house September 26 from 5:30 to 8:00. 19^th wca will have a table.

• #19 Monique reported that they were off to a good start with the longer school day (9 to 4:30). On September 25 they will have a picnic in GVP.

• #29 Joe stated they were off to a good start, and is almost (1 opening) fully staffed. Enrollment is at 310 with 1K, plus preK and 3year old preK. Their parent liaison is high energy and has remodeled a room next to the front door for parents.

The next committee meeting will be Tuesday October 1^st at 7 pm in the 19^th Ward Community Association office.

Submitted by John Laing