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Indigenous Parent Committee
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I have a concern or suggestion I want to share and discuss with other parents. Who do I contact to get on the agenda?
If you have questions, concerns, suggestions, or other information you want to share at our parent meetings, please contact Antonette Shirley first at Shirley.Antonette@cusd80.com or 480-224-3739. If you have a very important concern that requires attention by other program and district administration, Antonette can assist with scheduling a meeting separate from the Indigenous Parent Committee meetings.In addition, depending on our meeting space, we have to ensure our meetings end before the janitors close the buildings. If you are included on the agenda, please keep to your allotted time. We want our discussions and interactions to remain on time, respectful, empowering, informative, and engaging for all students, parents, and staff present.What happens at quarterly meetings?
Each meeting begins with brief introductions and welcome from committee members and Federal Programs staff. Important updates, announcements, and other reminders are presented. Votes, budget approvals, event planning, and more are discussed as needed.Who attends the Indigenous Parent Committee (IPC) meetings?
Meetings are open to the CUSD students, parents, and staff.
All parents of current CUSD American Indian/Alaska Native students in grades K-12 are encouraged to attend. All students are also welcome to attend. We especially welcome CUSD teachers and other staff.
In addition, we try to have 2 to 3 Indigenous student advisors from Basha, Casteel, Chandler, Hamilton, or Perry campuses present at our meetings. We also have guests from the community. All guest speakers must be verified by Antonette Shirley at least one month ahead of scheduled meeting. Guest speakers may include academic, social, mental, cultural coordinators, and or other specialists or programs specific to the academic or cultural well-being of youth and/or adults. Prior guest speakers have included Phoenix Indian Center, Gila River Indian Community Education Department, and the Chandler Coalition on Youth Substance Abuse.
Title VI IPC Officer Elected for 2023-2024
1. President -Terri Marsoobian
2. Vice President -Monique John and Tiffany Cruz
3. Treasurer-Chaunasea Williams
4. Secretary-Francine White-Baker
5. Student Representative - Malaysiah John
JOM IPC Officer Elected for 2023-20241. Chairperson-Terri Marsoobian
2. Vice Chairperson-Monique John and Tiffany Cruz
3. Treasurer-Chaunasea Williams
4. Secretary-Francine White-Baker
2022-2023 IPC Info:
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IPC Officers:
- President: Terri Marsoobian
- Co-Vice Presidents: Monique John and Tiffany Cruz
- Secretary: Francine White-Baker
Join us for the IPC Meetings!
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What?: Indigenous Parent Committee Meetings for 23-24 School Year
Where?: CUSD Board Room. 1525 W. Frye Road. Chandler AZ 85224
When?: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Q1: August 16, 2023
- Q2: November 9, 2023
- Q3: January 25, 2024
- Q4: April 9, 2024