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FROM THE CHAIR
In April, the Commission – along with many other organizations, non-profits, and public entities – will celebrate the important role of military children while their service member parents are serving the nation. Across the nation, states, communities, and schools celebrate this month in various ways - including wearing the color purple.
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Please inform the national office of your state activities, send a copy of your letter and press release, and especially any event photos so we may publicize them through the newsletter, social media, and website.
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MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
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Governor Matthew Bevin's proclamation for the Commonwealth of the State of Kentucky on the Month of the Military Child
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Wisconsin State Supt of Public Instruction, Tony Evers' proclamation for the Month of the Military Child and their event plans.
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DoDEA will celebrate the
Month of the Military Child on April 21st
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CASE HIGHLIGHT
A family PCS'd from Miami, Florida to Omaha, Nebraska in late October early November. The student was in 10th grade honors English and was asked to do assignments from lessons given prior to them arriving at their new school. The parent was told that because it was an honors class, it must be made up and there was no way around it. The parent met with the teacher and the vice principal. This meeting was unsuccessful and the student began falling behind in all their classes trying to make up an assignment. The student has been taking honors classes since starting high school.
Contact was made with Brian Halstead, Nebraska Commissioner who contacted the school principal and the school liaison officer (SLO). Following a meeting between the Principal and the SLO, the school adjusted the curricular requirements for the student.
The following articles were used as reference to resolve the matter:
SEC. 5.101 Course placement
SEC. 5.102 Educational program placement
SEC. 5.104 Placement flexibility
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Should you wish to recognize an individual for any noteworthy contribution in support of the Commission and its Mission we have outlined a process by which this can be submitted. All cases are required to be processed via the State Commissioner or their official representative. In the event a state is without one, nominations may be forwarded to the national office for consideration.
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Melissa Luchau, Virginia Commissioner Designee,
receives an MIC3 certificate and coin from
Dr. Steven Staples, Supt of Instruction, Virginia Dept of Education
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MIC3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOGNIZED
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MIC3 Executive Director Cherise Imai was recently recognized by the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) with the Friends of NAFIS Award at their spring conference in Washington D.C. As a member of the Board of Directors and Hawaii’s designee for 6 years, she worked on the Impact Aid program supporting military, indian lands, and federal property connected school districts. Additionally, Imai helped develop the Federally Impacted Schools Education Foundation’s (FISEF) Good Idea Grant Program which funds academic, innovative curriculum and social wellness programs to benefit federally connected students.
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This month we spoke with Rear Admiral J. Clarke Orzalli, USN (RET), the Commissioner for the State of Massachusetts.
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RADM J. Clarke Orzalli, USN (RET)
Massachusetts Commissioner
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STUDENT IMMUNIZATIONS
- Compacting states shall give (a student) thirty (30) calendar days from the date of enrollment to obtain the required immunizations.
- For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations must be started within thirty (30) calendar days.
- Tuberculosis (TB) testing is a test rather than an immunization, therefore may be required prior to enrollment.
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Downloadable guides and brochures are available online and for your meetings and events. Email rpryor@csg.org to place your order today!
Resources
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Month of the Military Child
April 2017 | Nationwide
Compliance Committee Meeting
April 11, 2017
Public Relations and Training Committee Meeting
April 18, 2017
Finance Committee Meeting
Apr 20, 2017
2017 Executive Committee Meeting
May 3-4, 2017 | Lexington, KY
2017 Annual Business Meeting - Providence, RI
October 24-27, 2017 | Providence, RI
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