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we talk a lot, and out of those discussions, ideas rise to the top.” Some of these ideas/models<br />
have been implemented and have worked.<br />
Our members can bring the lens of equity to many of our PTAs/PTSAs who do great work for<br />
our communities; we need to ask if all of our decisions serve the needs of all of our students.<br />
One member noted that her school has a very high percentage of low-income families and<br />
asked about the ability for parents to participate in PTA without paying the membership. Some<br />
PTAs have had dialogue around this topic. Some have worked to raise funds to pay for other’s<br />
memberships, but some membership chairs have not lowered this barrier for families. Sandra<br />
will bring this topic to the IPPC President. Sandra will also contact the speaker we had as a<br />
guest of the PDAC from the National PTA to seek her guidance.<br />
Liaison question? What should I talk to the principal about? The PTA? Answer: ask about<br />
student achievement. Ask about how all students are doing? Ask about what we are doing<br />
about it as a school (the school improvement plan). Ask about how the PTA can support the<br />
efforts of the school. But work to build relationships with the principal and PTA members as<br />
you lay the foundation for taking on these somewhat difficult topics.<br />
Sandra previewed the upcoming World Café which will take place at Waubonsie Valley in the<br />
LMC on October 23 from 6-9 pm. 5-6 parents/teachers/administrators from every school will<br />
meet that night to hold an equity-themed dialogue. This year there will be high school feeder<br />
follow-up meetings after World Café, MV on December 12, WV on February 13, and NV on April<br />
10. Schools will be able to bring more members to the follow-up meetings. Principals will<br />
reach out to staff and parents to form their teams. One member asked if there is a way to<br />
expand the number who can attend the Café as the conversation is so positive and should be<br />
shared by more.<br />
September 29: The Regional Office of Education is sponsoring a parent summit at the College<br />
of DuPage. Sandra will email information about the summit to tonight’s attendees. Please<br />
share with other parents in your schools.
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