ALBUQUERQUEPUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

August 17, 2011Dear Community Member:Thank you for your interest in a Citizens Advisory Council on Communication and for taking the time to sign the petitionIn support of It.Currently, there are several parent and community groups working in collaboration with the district to develop better ways to engage the community in educating our students and to establish more methods for meaningful communication.One of many examples is a group of engaged parents that has been working on a parent engagement policy. Also, thedistrict has been involved in a partnership with the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to develop a communityschools model that brings community services into a school and helps families develop a communication process thatworks best for their community.Much work is going on in the district around community engagement. The model that you propose will be taken intoconsideration when the board and administration look at air the ideas brought forward regarding communityengagement.One of the first opportunities that you might be interested in participating is the upcoming community meetings wherethe Board of Education and Superintendent Brooks will gather community input about the direction for the district,including academic achievement, stewardship, communication and engagement, and any other topics that attendeeswould liKe considered. The board and superintendent gathered community input when they developed the "Celebratethe 8" goals in 2008, and they would like continued input as they reexamine the goals for the district plan for the future.The dates of these seven meetings are:September 1September 7September 20September 29October 3 (tentative)October 18October date pendingA meeting will be held in each of the seven board districts. The complete listing of meeting locations and times shouldbe ready In the next few days, although most likely the majority of meetings will be held from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.Again, thank you for your desire to improve communication with the district. We look forward to your continued ideasand participation at all cur community meetings.

you have any additional questions, you may contact the Board of Education Services Office at 880-3737, or you mayuse the board's e-mail address boarded@aps.edu.Sincerely,~~Paula MaesPresidentAPS Board of Education

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