Caregiver Councils
The purpose of these groups is for school-based and district leadership to have a direct connection to caregivers so that we can better meet the needs caregivers have. The Councils work at a systems level, meeting monthly with either the principal and assistant principal (the school based council) or with the superintendent, director of curriculum, director of student supports, communications coordinator, and director of social emotional learning and wellness (the district-wide council).
About the Caregiver Councils
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Interested in helping the district leaders become better communicators about our vision, mission, and values? Please consider signing up for the MRPS Caregiver Council. Last year council members designed and analyzed a caregiver survey, learned a lot about our systems of academic and SEL supports we offer, helped get the message out regarding our budget, etc... They quickly became an integral part behind the scenes for our messaging. We would love to have more members!
We meet monthly on Thursdays around lunch time. We provide lunch for everyone from someplace local around town. If a virtual meeting better meets your needs, we can make that work as well! Thank you for considering.
Purpose
The MRPS Caregiver Council is composed of caregiver representatives from each school. They meet with the Superintendent, Director of Curriculum & Technology, Director of Student Services, Director of Social Emotional Learning & Wellness, and Communications Specialist on a monthly basis during the school year. Members work together to:
identify common needs and goals among the caregivers of students enrolled in MRPS;
provide the District administrative team with feedback and insight from the caregiver's perspective on district processes, procedures, and system development efforts;
ensure that the needs of caregivers are considered as decisions are made in the district particularly in the areas of special education, social emotional learning, communications, and curriculum and teaching;
bring to the District leadership’s attention existing and emerging issues expressed by caregivers across the district;
serve as an advisory, not a decision-making body, that makes recommendations, encourages brainstorming, and provides opportunities for caregiver involvement;
facilitate communication between and among the caregivers and MRPS PIE;
serve as a forum for sharing innovations and best practices from around the district.
Council Basis for Establishment
The Caregiver Council to the Superintendent is composed of caregiver representatives from each school. They meet with the superintendent and other district staff on a monthly basis during the school year to discuss a variety of topics, share information, and broaden understanding of school-related issues.
Council Meeting Information
Meeting dates for FY`26 are TBD! There will be an option to join virtually. Please reach out if you’re interested in joining the FY`26 District Caregiver Council.
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More information is coming soon! Please email Principal Rachel Whalen if you’re interested in joining!
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More information is coming soon! Please email Principal Julie Conrad if you’re interested in joining!
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More information is coming soon! Please email Principal Jason Gingold if you’re interested in joining!
The Caregiver Councils are school and district based groups of caregivers and are in addition to our amazing MRPS Partners in Education (PIE) organization groups. If you are interested in learning more about MRPS PIE, visit the MRPS PIE website.