June 24, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the renewal of the School Board?s membership in the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS).
The Council of the Great City Schools represents over 50 large urban school districts, and is recognized as one of the most effective advocacy organizations in Washington, D.C., voicing the concerns of urban public education. The Council of the Great City Schools has been enormously productive this year and remains the best and most aggressive advocate for urban schools in the nation. The Council of the Great City Schools is an organization that belongs solely to urban educators for urban education and urban kids ? all the time.
The financial impact to the district is $53,983.00. The source of these funds is the School Board Members? department budget.
Requested Action
Approve the renewal of the School Board?s membership in the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS).
Summary
The Council of the Great City Schools represents over 50 large urban school districts, and is recognized as one of the most effective advocacy organizations in Washington, D.C., voicing the concerns of urban public education. The Council of the Great City Schools has been enormously productive this year and remains the best and most aggressive advocate for urban schools in the nation. The Council of the Great City Schools is an organization that belongs solely to urban educators for urban education and urban kids ? all the time.
Financial Impact
The financial impact to the district is $53,983.00. The source of these funds is the School Board Members? department budget.
Source of Additional Information
Robert W. Runcie 754 321-2600
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CGCS Memorandum (Files) | |
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CGCS Invoice (Files) | |
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Executed ARF (Files) |