SW Education Forum

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This group is intended for use as a forum for discussing Education topics of interest to our SW Rochester community and for organizing information on our public schools, the RCSD and other education topics.

Location: Rochester, NY
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SWCC Education Committee Meeting are held on the 4th Wednesday at 6:30pm, at the Arnett Branch Library. All are welcome.

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SWCC Education Committee Minutes 2019-11-27

Started by John Boutet on Wednesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

The Education Committee of the SW Common CouncilWednesday, November 27, 20196:00pm – 7:30pm atArnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett BoulevardHere are the meeting notes as a .pdf file:…Continue

19WCA Schools Committee minutes - November 5th, 2019

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Minutes of the November 5th, 2019 meeting ofThe 19th Ward Community Association Schools Committeeat 19WCA OfficeAttendees: Joe Baldino, John Boutet, John Laing, Douglas Giebel, Dan Ross, Jay RossSeptember minutesApprovedWrap-up of 9th annual…Continue

SWCC Education Committee Minutes 2019-10-23

Started by John Boutet Nov 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes

The Education Committee of the SW Common CouncilWednesday, October 23, 20196:00pm – 7:30pm atArnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett BoulevardHere are the meeting notes as a .pdf file:…Continue

19WCA Schools Committee minutes - October 1, 2019

Started by John Boutet Oct 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Minutes of the October 1st, 2019 meeting ofThe 19th Ward Community Association Schools CommitteeAttendees: John Boutet, John Laing, Dan Ross, Jay Ross, Sarah YaworskiSeptember minutesApprovedSpelling Bee wrap-up of 9th annual, initiate planning for…Continue

19WCA Schools Committee minutes - September 5, 2019

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Minutes of the September 5th, 2019 meeting ofThe 19th Ward Community Association Schools CommitteeAttendees: Joe Baldino, John Boutet, John Laing, Lee Loomis, Moniek Silas-Lee, Dan Ross, Jay RossAugust minutesApprovedSpelling Bee wrap-up of 9th…Continue

19WCA Schools Committee minutes - August 6, 2019

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Minutes of the August 6th, 2019 meeting ofThe 19th Ward Community Association Schools CommitteeAttendees: John Laing, John Boutet, Dan Ross, Jay Ross, and Sara YaworskiJuly minutesApprovedSpelling Bee wrap-upNo additional information.Busing StatusWe…Continue

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Comment by Marian Boutet on March 7, 2016 at 8:00pm: -> Here's a podcast of John (Boutet) in an interview on Rochester Free Radio's The Broken Spear Vision 31 talking about the necessity of restoring neighborhood schools. Please feel free to express your own thoughts on the subject here.

Comment by John Boutet on March 2, 2016 at 1:13am: The RCSD Board has chosen a search firm to find the next superintendent.

Justin Murphy's D&C articles gives the details: RCSD picks superintendent search firm

Comment by John Boutet on February 10, 2016 at 11:33pm: From Brittaney M. Wells:

Are you looking for a fun filled activity for your kids this February break?

Send them to Biz Kid$ Camp! Biz Kid$ is a fun, interactive camp that teaches kids ages 13 to 18 how to start their own business. For more information, please see the attachments to this email, or visit www.cityofrochester.gov/bizkids or call (585) 428 -7371, thank you!

Comment by John Boutet on February 8, 2016 at 6:42pm: -> Citizen Action of New York - Stand Up for Kids Campaign Will Confront Child Poverty w/ Progressive Birth-to-College Agenda

Comment by John Boutet on January 19, 2016 at 1:49am: -> The Buffalo News - Battled-tested as educator, Cimusz is lured by new city: Rochester

This article does a nice job of giving Linda Cimusz's background.

Comment by John Boutet on January 16, 2016 at 12:31am: -> Check D&C article: Dan Lowengard steps down as RCSD superintendent after stroke

Comment by John Boutet on January 10, 2016 at 1:36pm: -> What It Takes To Enhance African American Male Success In College.

Here is a great Hélène Biandudi Hofer interview with MCC President Anne Kress, MCC student Marcus Blythers, and MCC Alum and Vice President of Advancement for the Rochester Area Community Foundation and VP of Rochester City Council, Dana Miller:

http://yourblackeducation.com/what-it-takes-to-enhance-african-amer...

Comment by Mark Sweetland on January 4, 2016 at 12:48am: Very positive, and I like what he's saying. Hope he can accomplish something, as the time is now for some forward action. Best wishes to him for a meaningful tenure.