September Monthly Meeting Recap

Hello D20 Community, 

CEC 20 held its monthly meeting last night at P.S. 310 School of Future Leaders! Thank you to everyone who joined our meeting, whether you were with us in person or online! The public engagement and insights were truly appreciated. We also extend our appreciation to the staff at P.S. 310, including Principal Hong who graciously hosted our meeting. We had some really important discussions, including - 

Guest Speakers 

Our meeting included various presentations including Christina Scheer, Chair of Title 1 who provided an overview of Title 1, the importance of it for school districts, and future plans with current funding. CEC 20 Member, Dr. Alina Lewis, held a Cell Phone Mandate Presentation which included Raj Goyle, Founder of Phone Free NY and Katherine Jedrlinic, NYC DOE Senior Executive Director for Policy and Advocacy. This presentation discussed Governor Hochul’s Statewide Cell Phone Restriction and its implications on NYCPS. We thank all presenters for their insightful contributions. 

Superintendent Report

Dr. David Pretto provided a Data Overview for the 2024-2025 School Year, a review of the priorities in the District Comprehensive Educational Plan (DCEP) for 2025-2026 School Year, new specialized programs, and Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) After School programs in District 20. For a more detailed review, you can watch the entire presentation here - https://youtu.be/hX1RH5abeM0?si=SFzPqjdCPawaK-D5&t=4410

Stay connected by visiting our website, attending future meetings, and reaching out to your community representatives or us with any questions or suggestions. If you were unable to attend last night's meeting, please visit our YouTube channel to watch the entire recording. Thank you once again for your attendance and active participation. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on October 8th!