Education Advisory Committee

Approved 101518 Minutes - FINAL Education Advisory Committee (EAC) September 17, 2018 City Hall Attendees Members Present Absent David Toledo, Dist 1 __X __ Dawn Powers, Dist 2 __X __ Melissa Day, Dist 3 __X __ Carolyn Bernache, Dist 4 __X __ Doris Ellis, Dist 4 _ X __ Daniel First __X __ Also Present Peggy Higgins, City Liaison Stacy Currie, UMD Valerie Woodall, College Park City-University Partnership Carleveva Thompson, Contract Secretary Call to Order Ms. Bernache called the meeting to order at 7:28pm. Approval of the August Minutes The committee reviewed the meeting minutes from the August 20, 2018 meeting. Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the August meeting minutes as written. Second by Ms. Ellis. All members were in favor; no opposed. Responses to School Supply Donations The committee shared responses provided from the schools that received school supply donations. All the schools were very appreciative of the donations and expressed joy and gratitude toward the committee. Last minute items for College Park Day • Coverage: Mr. Toledo will create a signup sheet for members to sign up for specific time slots. • Table space: Mr. Toledo requested a table and is awaiting confirmation. • Distribution of books: Books need to be dropped off at the table by noon on Saturday 10/6. • Misc.: Ms. Bernache will bring water for everyone and a cart to carry any remaining books. Potential Scholarship for Graduating Seniors The committee discussed if this should be an additional scholarship provided by the EAC. Majority of the committee were in favor of creating this scholarship. Ms. Powers made a motion to create a form and parameters for a graduating senior in College Park to receive a scholarship for books. Second by Mr. Toledo. All members were in favor. Welcome to new University of Maryland representative The committee welcomed Ms. Stacy Currie as the new University of Maryland representative for the EAC. Green School Awards Ms. Valerie Woodall presented to the committee a proposal to initiate Green School awards. Green School awards would be a way to recognize Green Schools for sustainability practices and could help schools maintain their status as a green school. Adjournment Ms. Bernache adjourned the meeting at 8:29pm.