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District Highlights

State Adopts Higher Proficiency Standards

Strategic Planning Committee

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Members List:

President:
Angie Wilson
Vice President:
Mary Nowak
Bennett Woods:
Jill Van Hof
Central Montessori:
Kristin Arnett
Nicole Frank
Cornell:
Trinette Bartlett
Rachel Gutting
Hiawatha:
Kay Donahue
Kinawa:
Martha Hentz
Chippewa:
Mary Nowak
OHS:
Dean Bolton

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Education.jpgWelcome to the Okemos Parent Council website.

Okemos Parent Council, OPC, is comprised of parent representatives from each school. The purpose of the Parent Council is to establish a sense of community among the Okemos schools and increase communication among the administration, staff, school board, parent groups and parents.


Stay in Touch...Stay Informed!

As part of our mission to increase communication in our district, we encourage Okemos parents and community members to sign up to receive updates on the topics that affect our children and schools.

We also want to hear from you. Just go to the bottom of OPC website to send a message to us and to sign up for email updates.

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Education Legislation Updates and Discussion
 K-12 'Increase' is Actually a Cut 02/09/12
http://bridgemi.com/2012/02/guest-post-k-12-increase-is-actually-a-cut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guest-post-k-12-increase-is-actually-a-cut
Governor Releases His Budget Recommendations 02/09/12 http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/02/gov_rick_snyder_michigans_turn.html
Cyber School Expansion Bill Heads to House Floor 02/09/12
http://www.miparentsforschools.org/node/160

Michigan Education Compared to Other States 02/09/12
http://www.mlive.com/education/index.ssf/2012/02/report_michigan_schools_have_a.html

Clear thinking about: Running public schools "like a business" 02/09/12
http://www.miparentsforschools.org/node/126
 
Meetings

Please Join Us

Parents and communtiy members are always welcome to attend our monthly meetings.

Along with Parent Council Representatives, Superintendent, Dr. Catherine Ash, a member of the School Board, and the hosting school's principal attend each meeting.

Parent Council meetings are a great way to be involved with Okemos School District as a whole, and to get insight into developments at the district level.

January Meeting
Agenda:To Be Announced
When: February 13, 2012, 12-2:30pm
Where: Chippewa Middle School

 Supporting Our Children's Education

The smallest action can make the biggest impact, especially when a community is acting together.

As the 2012-2013 Budget process gets under way for both our state leaders and our own school board, Parent Council will continue to advocate for our schools and empower parents and community members to speak out against school funding cuts and policies that undermine the education of our children.

Advocating for your children can be as easy as sending an email. The "Call to Action" section will give you the information and tools to be an effective voice for your children's education and our community, including tips on corresponding with legislators as well as sample letters.

Standing together to let our lawmakers know that education is our priority we can make a difference, but we first must make a stand.

Sign up for periodic legislative updates and call to actions from Parent Council. By signing up you will know what is happening at the legislative level regarding education budget and policy, what it means for our students, and what we can do as a community to be part of the discussion.

 
Call to Action

Tips for Corresponding with Elected Officials
Sending Opinions to Lansing State Journal
Tips for Calling State Legislators
 Updates

Keeping track of the Committee Agenda is important for effective advocacy.
Click here to sign up for Appropriations Committee meeting notices.

Committee Appropriations: School Aid
Clerk Phone Number: 517-373-8080
Location: 426 State Capitol Building
Chair Representative: Bill Rogers

Date: Tuesday, 2/14/2012
Time: 10:30 AM
Agenda: Presentation of the Executive Recommendation for the FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14 School Aid Budget

Click here for the Schedule of Appropriations Committee Meetings

 

Okemos Schools and Support Organizations


DISCLAIMER: By clicking on the links below you will be leaving the Okemos Parent Council Website. Okemos Parent Council is not responsible for the security/content of these sites.
Bennett Woods Elementary
Bennett Woods Family Council
Cornell Elementary
Cornell PTO
Hiawatha Elementary
Okemos Public Montessori at Central
Okemos Public Montessori PTO
Kinawa 5-6 School
Kinawa Parent Group
Chippewa 7-8 school
Chippewa Parent Group
Okemos High School
OHS Parent Group

Okemos Support Groups

 
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