Volume 4, Issue 8
February 12, 2020
MIC3 Vice Chair Laura Anastasio, Connecticut Commissioner
Laura Anastasio Appointed to
the CSG Executive Committee

Commission Vice Chair and Connecticut Commissioner, Laura Anastasio was appointed to represent the Council of State Governments (CSG) affiliate organizations on the CSG Executive Committee. The CSG Articles of Organization provides two seats for affiliate representatives who serve a year-long term beginning January 1. The CSG Executive Committee has general authority over the funds, property, and management of CSG. In addition, the CSG Executive Committee adopts policies governing the affiliation of organizations with CSG.
Training Efforts Support Commission Outreach
By Lindsey Dablow, MIC3 Training and Operations Associate
MIC3 Missouri Commissioner Brian Henry briefing teachers and school administrators
Since the Commission celebrated the adoption of the Compact by 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2014, it has shifted its focus from securing member states towards regulatory compliance, awareness and educating stakeholders who support our mission of “successful educational transitions”. 

Though the Commission has always strived to inform schools and parents about the Compact the organization’s first strategic plan in 2016 initiated the restructuring of the national office, to direct efforts toward building stronger partnerships with stakeholders and ex-officio member organizations. 

Successful Transitions Testimonial from a Military-Connected Spouse and Parent
By Beth Workman, MIC3 Communications Associate
The U.S. military has been engaged in the longest period of conflict in its history and since 2001 approximately two million military-connected children have experienced parental deployment. Military-connected children cope with many challenges including frequent parental absences, the threat of potential harm to their parents during deployment and the aftermath effects trauma and stress. Of the 1.2 million children of active duty military families, almost 76% attend public schools throughout the United States; many times moving as much as nine times during their K-12 education path.
 
Michele Sumter (pictured above) grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, her father served in the Navy and retired as a Navy civilian employee, and her mother worked on the military installation. Ms. Sumter had a typical civilian childhood, remaining in her childhood home during most of her youth.

Guidance for Navy Military Representatives to MIC3 State Councils

The January 28, 2020 memo from the Navy Installations Command provides guidance for the Navy Designated DOD Representative on the MIC3 State Councils. The memo is posted on the MIC3 website . Questions? Contact Chuck Clymer, MIC3 DOD Ex-Officio Representative, at (202) 277-6932 or chuck.clymer@navy.mil . 
2019 ABM Draft Minutes

The draft minutes are posted on the MIC3 website.
Note - the Commission will approve the minutes at the 2020 Annual Business Meeting in October.
Are you ready for the Month of the Military Child?

MIC3 Purple Up! promotional material will be approved this month and posted on the website. Mark your calendars, MIC3 Purple Up! Day is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Remember to tag #purpleup4militarykids on Facebook and Twitter ! Also, send your info to mic3info@csg.org.
Standing Committees
Rules - Tuesday, February 18 at 2:00 PM EST
Executive Committee- Thursday, February 20 at 1:00 PM EST

Other
 National Guard and Reserve Coverage Task Force- Friday, February 14 at 2:00 PM EST
Ex-Officio - Tuesday, February 25 at 1:00 PM EST
Month of the Military Child - April
MIC3 Purple Up! Day - Wednesday, April 22
SAVE THE DATE - the 2020 MIC3 Annual Business Meeting will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 1 - 2, 2020. Additional details are forthcoming in the next few months