Parent Advisory Council

Our Mandated Title I Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. 

Notices in English and  Spanish sent home to all families  ten days prior to meeting.

Also shared  via email and on class dojo

Zoom Link shared via email and on class dojo and on our website on this page.

Click on the below link for more information and details about this important meeting

 Title 1 Meeting  - English & Spanish

We look forward to seeing you there.  

Title I Parent Involvement Facts

What is Title 1?

Title 1 is the largest federal aid program that provides financial assistance to districts and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was first enacted in 1965, and was last reauthorized  in 2001 as the No child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

New York State's  ESEA Flexibility Waiver Request was initially approved by the United States Department of Education (USDOE) in 2012, then renewed by USDOE in 2015.

ESEA was reauthorized by Congress as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) and signed into law by President Obama in December 2015.

ESSA eliminates much of the prescriptiveness of the No Child Left Behind Act and the ESEA Flexibility Waivers.

What is the Goal of Title 1?

The goal of Title 1 is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.

SIMPLY STATED, TITLE 1 IS ALL ABOUT IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.

There are two types of funded

• Target Assisted
  Only Title I students receive services provided by Title I funding
• School Wide Program 
  All students and parents receive services provided by Title I funding. 

We are a School Wide Program School  (SWP)

What is a Title 1 Schoolwide Program?

A Title 1 Schoolwide Program (SWP) addresses the educational needs of all students with comprehensive strategies for improving the whole school so that every student achieves high levels of academic proficiency.

SWP can improve academic achievement throughout a school so that all students,, particularly the lowest-achieving students, demonstrate proficiency related to the state's academic content standards.

SWP builds on schoolwide reform strategies, rather than separate, add-on-services.

Title 1 1% Set-aside Funds:

A minimum of 1% of a school's allocation of Title 1, Part A funds must support parent involvement activities and programs. Title 1 schools and parents of students served  in the Title 1 program must jointly agree upon the use of the set-aside funds. Chancellor's Regulation A-655 requires School Leadership Team to consult with Title 1 parent representatives regarding the Title ! program and the use of these funds.

• The minimum 1% set-aside for our school is $2,893.00
• Title 1 schools must provide activities for parents and family members that help improve student achievement:
• Included in the schools parent and family engagement policy.
• Aligned with student achievement goals as outlined in the school's CEP.

There are two federally mandated documents that must be attached to the CEP - Comprehensive
Education Plan. Parents, PTA, PAC, Principal, and Parent Coordinator are responsible for
approving these documents.

• School Parent Compact - Located in the school's CEP
• Parent and Family Engagement Policy - Located in the school's CEP

What is the Parent Advisory Council (PAC)?

• Parent Advisory Council or PAC are the members of ur school community who organize our Title 1 Parent Involvement funding.
• Programs must support the parents in literacy, math, science, social studies, health and more.
• You will be invited to monthly meetings to share your ideas on the programs you would like to see and how you would like the parent involvement funding to be used.

The Principal is responsible for facilitating the Annual Title I Parent Involvement Meeting to parents.

The Parents is responsible for writing the Parent Involvement Action Plan/Budget Proposal.

We must provide our parents with the following information:
A description and explanation of the school’s curriculum.
Information on the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress.
Information on the proficiency levels students are expected to meet.
Opportunities for regular meetings at a convenient time.

You can ensure that Title I programs and services are working effectively in our school by:

Attending Monthly PAC Meeting to discuss and vote on workshop that will help you to assist your child to reach there academic goals.

Attending Parent Workshop to receive information and resources to benefit your child learning. 

Being an involved parent by running for positions on SLT, PTA and PAC parent teams. Also, volunteer for school wide events.

Asking questions and doing your own research on DOE website and our school's website.

Send an email to the Parent Coordinator at NAli2789@schools.nyc.gov for any questions, concerns or resources that you would need to help your child reach their academic goals.

Title 1 Mandated Meeting - October 12th, 2022

Held virtually at 6:30 p.m By Mr. Aggoub - Principal

Click on the link below for Title 1 Mandated Meeting Minutes

Title 1 Meeting Minutes - English

Title 1 Meeting Minutes - Spanish

TITLE 1 MANDATED MEETING MINUTES:

MEETING WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12TH 2022. AT 7:00 p.m.  ON ZOOM

PRESENTED BY MR. AGGOUB – PRINCIPAL

Mr. Aggoub welcomed our parents and guardians. There were 34 parents in attendance.

Mr. Aggoub shared with our families a detailed powerpoint on Title 1 Funded as follows: -

• Title 1 is the largest federal aid program that provides financial assistance to districts and schools with high numbers or high percentage of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

•  The goal of Title 1 is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.

•  A Title 1 Schoolwide Program (SWP). This program addresses the educational needs of all students with comprehensive strategies for improving the whole school so that every student achieves high levels of academic proficiency. SWP can improve academic achievement throughout a school so that all students, particularly the lowest achieving students, demonstrate proficiency related to the state’s academic content standards.

• A minimum of 1% of a school’s allocation of Title 1. Part A funds must support parent’s involvement activities and programs. Title 1 school and parents of students served in the Title 1 program must jointly agree upon the use of the set-aside funds. Mr. Aggoub explained that the Chancellor’s Regulation A-665 requires the School Leadership Team to consult with Title 1 parent representatives (PAC) regarding the Title 1 program and the use of these funds.

• A minimum 1% set aside for our school is $2,893.00 for 2022 - 2023 school year.

Title 1 schools must provide activities for parents and family members that help improve student achievement.

Included in the school’s parent and family engagement policy 

Aligned with student achievement goals as outlined in the school’s CEP

• What is the Parent Advisory Council (PAC)? Parent Advisory Council or PAC and the members of our school community who organize our Title 1 Parent Involvement funding. Programs must support the parents in literacy, math, ELA, science, social studies, health and more. You will be invited to monthly meetings to share your ideas on the programs you would like to see and how you would like the parent involvement funding to be used.

• What Parents need to do to make sure Title 1 Programs are working in our school?

Attend parent workshops and meetings, become involved and ask questions.

Parent Advisory Council meetings are the first Thursday of each month unless a conflict arises. We will try to schedule another workshop on the same day of the meeting.

• Mr. Aggoub inform parents of the right to know – requesting the qualifications of your Child’s Teacher(s)

Title 1 parents will receive written notification from the school that they may request information about the professional qualification of their child’s teachers. Completed request forms should be submitted to the principal.

Mr. Aggoub ask if there were any questions – no questions were asked

Mr. Aggoub adjourned the meeting at 7:35p.m.

PAC Meeting - October 20th 2022, at 8:30 a.m.

October Meeting Flyer

October Meeting Minutes - English and Spanish

October 31st 2022

Parent Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

Date of Meeting – October 20th 2022

The meeting was call to order at 8:35a.m. by Ms. Vargas

Ms. Vargas welcome all parents and all the PAC members were in attendance. There were 8 parents in attendance. She informed the parents to fill out the google form for attendance and that each parent will receive stationery supplies. 

Also, she spoke about what is PAC and the procedures of the meeting.

Ms. Vargas introduce the budget of $2,893.00 and inform the parents that the money must be spend by March, the money cannot carry over to the next year.

She shared that monthly meeting is on the first Thursday of each month and that all meeting is

held virtually.

Mrs. Vargas explain that the parents can make suggestion for different types of workshops, such

as Read aloud, Math workshop, self-care and cooking workshops. She indicated that it is highly suggested for parents to use this platform to share the type of workshop they would like to see happen in the future.

Workshops that was suggested was Thanksgiving read aloud, paint & crafts, Math workshop for

lower and upper grades.

Workshops voted on are: -

• Thanksgiving read aloud $150.00 - Motion approved by Beverly Chan and second

             by Veronica Argueta

• Lower grade math $200.00 – Motion approved by Alina Salta and second

            by Beverly Chan

• Upper grade math $200.00 – Motion approved by Alina Salta and second

             by Veronica Argueta

Total Amount voted on $550.00

Ms. Vargas announce next meeting date – November 10th 2022 at 8:30 a.m.

A motion to adjourned the meeting at 9:31 a.m. by Beverly Chan and accepted by all.

Respectfully submitted by Ms. Bermonty – Co-Chair

PAC Meeting - November 10th 2022, at 8:30 a.m.

November Meeting Flyer

November Meeting Minutes - English and Spanish

November 23rd 2022

Parent Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

Date of Meeting – November 10th 2022

This meeting was call to order at 8:44 a.m. by Chairperson Isabel Vargas

Ms. Vargas welcome all parents and all the PAC members were in attendance.

There were 9 parents in attendance. Ms. Vargas informed the parents to fill out the google forms for attendance and to be part of the two raffles at the end of the meeting.

Last Minutes dated October 20th read by Ms. Vargas and approved by Alina Salta and Kendra Kuzsai

Ms. Vargas informed the parents that the last minutes will be posted on the website, Class Dojo and email to the parents. 

Treasurer Report:

Opening Balance - $ 2,893.00

Total voted on       $550.00

Closing Balance:         $2,343.00

Ms. Vargas spoke about the upcoming workshop for November, Math for lower grades and read aloud are schedule.  Also, math for upper grade workshop voted on last month meeting, still need to confirmed.

Workshop voted on are –

• Monthly raffle and giveaway $200.00

• Make your own holiday drink or ornament $200.00

• Holiday read aloud $200.00

• Holiday canvas $200.00

Total amount voted on $800.00

Motion was made to approved all workshops 0f $800.00 by Kendra Kuzsai and second by Beverly Chan and accepted by all.

Raffle was drawn and the winners were:

• Ana Fajardo – won 500-piece puzzle

• Beverly Chan – won connect 4 game

Ms. Vargas announced the next meeting – December 1st at 8:30a.m. 

A motion to adjourned the meeting at 9:15a.m. approve by Kendra Kuzsai and accepted by all. 

Respectfully prepared and submitted by Ms. Bermonty – Co-Chair

PAC Meeting - December 1st 2022, at 8:30 a.m.

December Meeting Flyer

Meeting cancel due to not enough parents for quorum.

PAC Meeting - January 12th 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

January Meeting Flyer

January Meeting  Minutes - English and Spanish

January 12th 2023

Parent Advisory Council Minutes

Date of Meeting – January 5th 2023

This meeting was call to order at 8:56a.m by Chairperson Isabel Vargas

Ms. Vargas welcome all parents and all PAC members was in attendance. She wishes all parents a Happy New Year.

There were 8 parents in attendance. Ms. Vargas informed the parents to fill out the google forms for attendance and to receive a free gift.

Ms. Vargas informed the parents that there are no Minutes to read because December meeting was cancelled due to not enough parents to hold the meeting.

Treasurer Report:

Balance – 2,348.00

Ms. Vargas spoke about outstanding workshops -  math for upper grade workshop and holiday canvas which will change to Mother’s Day workshop.

Workshop voted on are –

• Read Aloud (Valentine, we both read lower & upper grade $600.00

• Math for lower grade again $200.00

• Writing workshop $200.00

• Vision Board for parent and child $200.00

• St Patrick Day $200.00

• Healthy Smoothie $200.00

Total amount voted on $1,600.00

Motion was made to approved all workshops 0f $1,600.00 by Alina Salta and second by Kendra Kuzsai and accepted by all.

Ms. Vargas announced the next meeting – February 2nd at 8:30a.m. 

A motion to adjourned the meeting at 9:43a.m. approve by Alina Salta and accepted by all. 

Respectfully prepared and submitted by Ms. Bermonty – Co Chair

PAC Meeting - February 9th 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

February Meeting Flyer

February Meeting minutes - English and Spanish

February, 9th 2023

Parent Advisory Council Minutes

Date of Meeting – February 2nd 2023

This meeting was call to order at 8:40 a.m. by Chairperson Isabel Vargas

Ms. Vargas welcome all parents for attending

 All the PAC members were in attendance.

There were 10 parents in attendance. Ms. Vargas informed the parents to fill out the google forms for attendance.

Ms. Vargas read the last minute dated January 5th and it was approved by Agnuezka Babicka and Alina Salta

Treasurer Report:

Opening Balance - $1,543.00

Workshops voted on $1,000.00

Closing Balance - $543.00

Ms. Vargas spoke about outstanding workshops -  

Math & ELA workshop for upper grades - 3/23/23

Valentines Read Aloud - 2/14/22

Vision Board/Self Care – 7/3/23 & 3/21/23 

St. Patrick Day – 3/15/23

Workshop voted on are –

• Read Aloud of the month /Poem $200.00

Total amount voted on $200.00

Motion was made to approved all workshops 0f $200.00 by Alina Salta and second by Kendra Kuzsai and accepted by all.

Ms. Vargas announced the next meeting – March 2nd at 8:30 a.m. 

A motion to adjourned the meeting at 9:06 a.m. Approve by Alina Salta and accepted by all. 

Respectfully prepared and submitted by Ms. Bermonty – Co-Chair

PAC Meeting - March 2nd 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

March Meeting Flyer

Meeting cancel due to not enough parents for quorum.

PAC Meeting - April 20th 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

April Meeting Flyer

April Meeting Minutes - English and Spanish

April 27th 2023

Parent Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

Date of Meeting – April 20th 2023

This meeting was call to order at 8:39 a.m. by chairperson Isabel Vargas

Ms. Vargas welcome all parents and all the PAC members were in attendance. 

There were 9 parents in attendance.

Ms. Vargas informed parents that there were no March Meeting because not enough parents for quorum. Therefore, there are no minutes to read.

There were some new parents that ask about what is PAC and Ms. Vargas explain in English and Spanish, explain in details about the purpose of PAC and the importance of attending meeting.

Also, she discusses the importance of parents volunteering and they can reach out to the PTA by email.

A discussion with the parents about the low turnout of parents for the PAC meeting, and it was agreed that our next meeting in May would be in person to try to get more parents at the meeting.

Treasurer Report:

Opening Balance - $543.00

Workshops voted on   $200.00

Closing Balance                              $343.00

Workshops voted on: -

• Summer basket         $250.00
• Refreshments for May Meeting $103.00

Total voted on $353.00 

Motion was made to approved all the workshops of $353.00 by Alina Salta and Beverly Chan

Ms. Vargas announced the next meeting on May 4th 2023 at 8:30 a.m. IN PERSON

A motion to adjourned the meeting at 9:16 a.m. by Alina Salta and accepted by all

Respectfully prepared and submitted by Co-Chair Ms. Elsie Bermonty.

PAC Meeting - May 4th 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

May Meeting Flyer

May Meeting Minutes - English and Spanish

PAC Meeting - June 1st 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

Meeting cancelled - Budget completed