Committee is open to all parents
One of the most important jobs of a superintendent is communicating with stakeholders, especially the parents who entrust their children to us 180 days a year. That is why I make a point of meeting with parents frequently. It is also the reason behind the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee, a group of parents and guardians who meet with me regularly to be updated on events and progress in Birmingham City Schools. The committee is open to all parents and guardians who want to participate, not just a preselected group. I would love to see new faces at the next meeting, which is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Room 123 of the Lincoln Professional Development Center, 901 Ninth Ave. North. This time, the featured speaker will be Dr. David Patterson, director of special education. He will speak about the progress that is being made in ensuring that our special needs students receive the services they need. There are many things happening in our schools, including the career academies that began this school year in six of our high schools. We are working to focus more of our resources on the classroom, to use data to provide individual students what they need and to provide teachers and other employees with professional development programs that assist them in doing an even better job. The advisory committee agenda will include district highlights and comments and questions from the audience. It will be an opportunity for parents to give their opinions and get information they want. Sincerely, Craig Witherspoon Superintendent
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