At this month's meeting...

Monthly district updates from MSDWT Administration and MSDWT Board of Education.

Dr. Milleman, Assistant Superintendent, will be present to update the Parent Council Network on the state of the district and Mr. Turner, Parent Council Network liaison, will provide information from the latest Board of Education meetings.

Education is a hot topic in Indiana and across the nation. Dr. Jennifer McCormick will provide perspective and updates on what's going on at the state-level Department of Education. There will also be time for Q&A.

Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, assumed office in January 2017. She is a nationally recognized innovator and leader in education. Over the course of nearly two decades, Dr. McCormick has served at every level of the traditional public education system.

She has served on a number of community boards and makes her home in Muncie with her husband, Trent, a public school science teacher and longtime wrestling coach. They have one son, Cael, who attends West Point Military Academy.

Do you have questions about ISTEP, ILEARN, new high school requirements, etc.? Don't miss this opportunity to spend an evening with Dr. McCormick!

After our conversation with Dr. McCormick committees will meet (time-permitting)

**It's NEVER too late to join a committee. We hope you'll stay and have a voice on one of our committees listed below:

Public Policy

Teacher Support

Internal Affairs

Innovation Study

There is a place for everyone and we need all hands on deck to be able to Inform , Collaborate , Influence and Advocate !!!

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS FROM ALL WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS ARE WELCOME! 

Note: After the formal meeting, we invite parents to gather at  Big Lug Canteen  for social time. It's good food (and beverage) and great conversation. All 21 and over are welcome!

TWO. HOURS. PER. MONTH.

Do you know someone who would be an excellent delegate/ambassador/representative/contributor for any of the schools in Washington Township? Bring them to a meeting. The more the merrier!

We would love to have more parents JUST LIKE YOU from all of our wonderful schools to regularly attend our monthly two-hour meetings. 

Parent Council Network is the perfect volunteer opportunity for parents who can't volunteer at school during the work day . Get involved at the DISTRICT level.

NOTE: Committees meet the same night as Parent Council Network meetings to accommodate busy schedules.

TWO. HOURS. PER. MONTH.  That's it! We have just nine meetings during the school year.  18. HOURS. PER. YEAR.

We value diverse opinions, perspectives and skills to help us work on issues that matter to Washington Township parents and students across our entire district.

August Meeting Minutes/Recap

What a treat to hear a School Board Recap from our liaison, Bill Turner, as well as a fabulous presentation by Cathy Fuentes-Rower, public school advocate and current Board member of Monroe County Schools!

Click  here  for the written minutes from the meeting.  

Click  here  for the audio from the meeting.

Want to read what's next regarding the Referenda? 

Click here for a 1-page FAQ .

Why Is Parent Council Network Relevant?

Having an active, independent parent-driven advocacy group in Washington Township demonstrates to the Administration, School Board and entire community that we care about our schools, teachers and kids. By providing information to parents and caregivers, we empower them to be leaders in our community. With our active committees, we enable parents/caregivers to have an impact on issues that matter and ultimately affect the quality of the public education experience for all families in our district.

In addition, we are a useful, supportive group in two key ways: 1) by serving our district in an advisory capacity on many different issues and 2) by actively supporting our schools at the local and state levels.

2017-2018 Board of Directors

President: Taryn Greaser (Fox Hill/Westlane)

Immediate Past President: Kristina Frey (Fox Hill)

President-Elect: VACANT

VP, Communications: Kelli Baumgarn (Crooked Creek/Westlane) 

Secretary: Kay Memmer (John Strange/Eastwood)

Treasurer: Shelley Clark (Eastwood)

VP, Development: Eric Broemel (Fox Hill/Northview)

VP, Operations (1): Scott Russell (Crooked Creek)

VP, Operations (2): Kristen Dobbs (John Strange)

You can email us anytime at  [email protected].