Indigenous Parent Committee (IPC)

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 programs 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 maintenance staff 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.

 

 

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 the scheduled meeting. Guest speakers may include academic, social, mental, cultural coordinators, 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 2024-2025

1. Co-Presidents: Monique John and Rikki Archibeque
2. Vice President: Tiffany Staten-Cruz
3. Secretary:  Francine White-Baker
4. Treasurer: Chaunasea Williams
5. Student Representative:  McKell Van Arsdale

 

JOM IPC Officer Elected 2024-2025

1. Co-Chairperson: Monique John and Rikki Archibeque
2. Vice Chair: Tiffany Staten-Cruz
3. Secretary:  Francine White-Baker
4. Treasurer: Chaunasea Williams