Education Advisory Committee

Approved: 012218 Minutes - FINAL Education Advisory Committee (EAC) November 20, 2017 Ledo’s Restaurant, 4509 Knox Road Attendees Members Present Absent David Toledo, Dist 1 __X __ Charlene Mahoney, Dist 2 __X __ Dawn Powers, Dist 2 __X __ Melissa Day, Dist 3 __X __ Carolyn Bernache, Dist 4 __X __ Doris Ellis, Dist 4 _X __ Alethea Ten Eyck-Sanders, Dist 3 __X __ Peggy Wilson, UMD __X __ Denise Mitchell, Dist 4 __X _ Daniel First __X __ Also Present Peggy Higgins, City Liaison Andy Fellows, UMD Community Outreach and Engagement Manager Lauren Lavelle, UMD Student Jack Holland, UMD Student Emmett Sauchuch, UMD Student Zuri Fearon, UMD Student Kennedy Jenkins, UMD Student Carleveva Thompson, Contract Secretary Call to Order Ms. Bernache called the meeting to order at 7:36pm. Old Business Approval of the September and October Minutes The committee reviewed the meeting minutes from the September and October meetings. Mr. Toledo made a motion to approve the September 18th meeting minutes as written. Second by Ms. Bernache. All members were in favor and the September meeting minutes were approved. Mr. Toledo made a motion to approve the October 16th meeting minutes. Second by Ms. Sanders. All members were in favor and the October meeting minutes were approved. EAC Grant Reviews The committee reviewed the responses that were received from the following schools that were asked to submit additional information for their grant applications. 1. Buck Lodge: $2,500 for trip to Williamsburg. After review and discussion, the committee approved this grant. 2. Hyattsville Middle: $2,500 for field trips. The school changed the field trip to STEM Day at a baseball game. After review and discussion, Ms. Powers motioned to approve the grant. Second by Ms. Sanders. All members were in favor and the grant is approved. 3. Greenbelt Middle: $7,500 for 6th grade Teachers Workshop. After review and discussion, the committee approved this grant. 4. Parkdale H. S.: $7,500 for Professional Development and Parkdale Robotics. The committee reviewed and discussed the application. Ms. Bernache made a motion to approve the grant for Parkdale. Second by Mr. Toledo. All members were in favor and the grant is approved. New Business Conversation about the National Center for Smart Growth and College of Information Studies Mr. Fellows discussed with the committee the smart growth plan of the Campus Community Connection. The goal is to help improve public school performance and to engage neighborhoods in the City by becoming more involved with the schools in the surrounding neighborhoods. Little Library Program The Committee discussed the Little Library program where anyone from the community can take a book and return a book. Ms. Bernache wanted to see if the committee would be interested in helping expand the program. The committee discussed various areas of where the little libraries can be added such as parks, near schools, and at bus stops. Ms. Bernache will get more information on the program from the City Clerk. Golden Pass Program The Committee discussed the Gold Pass Program that is currently at the University of Maryland. This program is for senior citizens to take courses at the University with waived tuition. Ms. Higgins will share this information at the next Seniors Committee meeting. EAC December meeting There will be no EAC meeting in December. January City Council Presentation The grant approvals need to be presented to the City Council at their January 9th meeting. Recommendation to City Attorney Mr. Toledo may possibly move out of the city and Ms. Higgins suggested the committee make a recommendation to keep Mr. Toledo on the committee until the end of the year. Ms. Bernache made a motion to recommend Mr. Toledo remain on the committee until the end of the year. Second by Ms. Sanders. All members were in favor. Adjournment Ms. Wilson motioned to adjourn the meeting. Second by Mr. Toledo. The meeting adjourned at 8:46pm.