Education Advisory Committee

Minutes Education Advisory Committee (EAC) March 21, 2022 Virtual Meeting Attendees Members Present Absent David Toledo, Dist 4 X Vilay Senthep, Dist 1 X Susan Miller, Dist 1 X Dawn Powers, Dist 2 X Melissa Day, Dist 3 X Rose Greene-Colby, Dist 3 X Carolyn Bernache, Dist 4 X Tessie Aikara, Dist 4 X Carson Peters, Dist 4 X Daniel Levin, UMD X Also Present Kiaisha Barber, Staff Liaison Carleveva Thompson, Contract Secretary Call to Order Mr. Toledo called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Old Business Approval of the February Meeting Minutes The Committee reviewed the meeting minutes from the February 28, 2022, meeting. Mr. Toledo motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Ms. Aikara. All members in favor; no opposed. Motion carries, 6-0-0. Spring Book Distribution Plan Mr. Toledo will purchase bookmarks, pencils, and erasers to distribute with the books. Brunch with the bunny will not be held this year. Maryland Day is on April 30th and a table has been requested for the event. A sign-up sheet will be created for Committee members to sign up to man the table for Maryland Day. There was a request to have a cart available for transporting the books to the table. Ms. Powers has placed the book order and 771 books have been ordered. Ms. Miller suggested to also have a table at the Clarice Smith to distribute books. The City’s summer reading program will be starting in July and that can also be an opportunity to provide books to students. Ms. Barber informed the Committee of an outside event at City Hall on May 13th that could be another opportunity for the EAC to distribute books. Mr. Toledo inquired if family movie nights would be started again as that could be another opportunity to distribute books. Update on Achievement Recognition The letter was submitted to Hollywood, Greenbelt Middle, Parkdale, and Paint Branch. The signs are still at the Youth and Family Services building. Ms. Bernache and Ms. Miller volunteered to drop off signs at Hollywood and Greenbelt Middle. School Supply Donation The school supplies have been ordered and will be shipped directly to the schools. EAC Grant Review Paint Branch Elementary - $8,000 grant to purchase Chinese artwork, artifacts, and art supplies. The school submitted an updated grant request which included an itemized budget for the items that will be purchased with the grant money. Mr. Toledo motioned to approve Paint Branch’s grant request. Second by Ms. Bernache. Motion carries, 5-0-1. TECP Ms. Barber provided an update that there is money available in the City’s budget for tutoring to cover a stipend for the tutors, supplies, and background checks. A proposal will be submitted to pilot the TECP at Greenbelt Middle. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled on April 18, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Adjournment Ms. Bernache adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.