Announcements
Upcoming Meetings:
> PSA: DOE Event*
Meeting: Brilliant NYC Citywide Expert Panel
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Remote - Attend via YouTube
YouTube Link: TBA
Description: "This is an opportunity to hear directly from national and local experts. These experts will help us better understand the science behind accelerated learning and project-based instruction. The panel will explain what Brilliant NYC could look like in our schools starting next fall."
Featuring:
- Dr. Yvette Jackson
- Dr. Joseph Renzulli
- Dr. Sally Reis
- Dr. Allison Roda
- And our local experts from the DOE!
"This event will be streamed live on YouTube at 7:30PM on November 29. Check back for the link. It will be added to this page just before the event.
A recorded version of the event will be available on this page shortly after, translated in all nine DOE languages."
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/programs/brilliant-nyc/brilliant-nyc-citywide-expert-panel
*Note: Brilliant NYC Citywide Expert Panel meeting is not hosted by CECD2.
> School Re-Openings & Sustainability Committee Meeting
Meeting: COVID Vaccinations and Your Kids
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Remote - Attend via Zoom or watch the YouTube livestream
Zoom: Register in advance for this meeting and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting. To ensure access to the meeting, please login to your Zoom account with the email provided when registering.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuce6orzkoHNcEpYkNfW2ZAEQKXevCgApI
Livestream: Watch meeting on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2
There is no YouTube registration, but access excludes making public commentary.
Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uQbQ1w6SrdFYEjyWMQXvagTpU_VSoXeA/view?usp=sharing
Public Speaker Signup Form: TBA
Public Documents: N/A
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Scheduled July 2021 - June 2022 CEC D2 Meeting* Dates:
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
*Unless stated otherwise, the CEC D2 Calendar Meeting start time is 6:30 PM followed afterwards by the CEC D2 Working Business Meeting.
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Recent Meetings:
> Council Working Business Meeting
Meeting: CECD2 November 2021 Working Business Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Remote - Attend via Zoom or watch the YouTube livestream
Zoom: Register in advance for this meeting and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting. To ensure access to the meeting, please login to your Zoom account with the email provided when registering.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodu6hqjMoH9MfQT-w68IB2HOSFKMyGNO_
Livestream: Watch meeting on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2
There is no YouTube registration, but access excludes making public commentary.
Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b5lWAXmnEMSUTIb4k8wiL9dCIWGl2wnm/view?usp=sharing
Public Speaker Signup Form: No Public Speaking Session[s]
Public Documents: Congratulations NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams
> CECD2 Admissions & Diversity Committee Meeting: DOE Plan is Not So “Brilliant” For NYC… Save & Expand G&T Under a New Mayor, Part 1
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Description: Please join CECD2 Admissions & Diversity Committee in advance of the District’s 6pm meeting to discuss how Brilliant NYC “Engagements” so far have been disingenuous, at best. We expect to provide opening statements followed by a brief Q&A session to critically evaluate information being perpetuated by the DOE and empower parents and guardians speaking out at DOE meetings.
Location: Remote - Attend via Zoom or watch on our YouTube channel Zoom: Register in advance for this meeting and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting. To ensure access to the meeting, please login to your Zoom account with the email provided when registering.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdeiopzkqGtEx-bJvHO_C7wngtXY98pcX
Livestream: Watch meeting on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2
There is no YouTube registration, but access excludes making public commentary.
> PSA for non-CECD2 Event: Brilliant NYC Meeting*
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Remote - Attend via Zoom pending approval
Zoom Link: Register at https://tinyurl.com/BrilliantNYCD2
Description: "Join us [District Two Community Schools] November 17th, 2021 at 6:00pm to discuss how we can co-design your child’s learning experience using the latest educational research. This is an opportunity to hear from families and members of Community School District 2 and is hosted by Superintendent Kelly McGuire"
More Details: See https://www.district2nyc.org/
Flyer English: https://www.district2nyc.org/uploads/1/0/5/1/105157629/d2_-_brilliant_nyc_flier_english___1_.pdf
Flyer Chinese: https://www.district2nyc.org/uploads/1/0/5/1/105157629/33348_brilliantnyc_familyevent_flyer_d2_chinese__1_.pdf
Flyer Spanish: https://www.district2nyc.org/uploads/1/0/5/1/105157629/33348_brilliantnyc_familyevent_flyer_d2_spanish__1_.pdf
*Note: The Brilliant NYC meeting is not hosted by CECD2.
> CECD2 Admissions & Diversity Committee Meeting: DOE Plan is Not So “Brilliant” for NYC… Save & Expand G&T Under a New Mayor, Part 2
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: ~7:30 PM or directly after District 2 Brilliant NYC meeting
Description: If any community members feel unheard after the DOE meeting, please share with the CECD2 Admissions & Diversity Committee. We will record and collate responses and share with the Superintendents, Deputy Chancellors, Chancellor Meisha Porter, outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio,
Mayor-elect Eric Adams, NY Senator John Liu, and others.
Location: Remote - Attend via Zoom or watch on our YouTube channel Zoom: Register in advance for this meeting and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting. To ensure access to the meeting, please login to your Zoom account with the email provided when registering.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscOChrzotH9ETQ9p8I7MXxrGoN-r5QlRw
Public Speaker Signup Form: https://forms.gle/zGiFx5WJuMpyeomj6
Livestream: Watch meeting on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2
There is no YouTube registration, but access excludes making public commentary.
> CECD2 November 2021 Calendar Meeting and Working Business Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Remote - Participate via Zoom or Watch the YouTube Livestream*
Zoom: Register in advance for this meeting and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting. To ensure access to the meeting, please login to your Zoom account with the email provided when registering.
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpduuqrD4sGNx9iblACCJwi3ktLpQymw2L
Livestream: *Watch meeting on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2
There is no YouTube registration, but access excludes making public commentary.
Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i2OLNlAapaykI5nlARvA8zgr4GlW3ZgZ/view?usp=sharing
Resolutions for Consideration: N/A
Public Speaker Signup Form: https://forms.gle/cukenrx7hMeqDFmNA
Public Documents:
Resolution 182 Re MS Academic Screening and Interim Differentiated Learning - Draft
Resolution in Support of Free Speech Rights of Parents and Guardians - Working Draft
November 2021 Calendar Meeting Passed Resolutions:
> Resolution 182 Re MS Academic Screening and Interim Differentiated Learning - PASSED
> Students in Temporary Housing (STH) Committee Meeting of CEC D2
Topic: Please join the STH committee of CECD2 for a discussion about how we can support the ~1200 STH in District 2.
Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Remote - Participate via Zoom or Watch the YouTube Livestream*
Zoom Link: Register in advance for this meeting and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkf-yuqDguHdb7am6L0cidoKZv_UsSd-kn
Livestream: Watch meeting on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2Agenda: November STH Meeting Agenda
> CECD2 Rescheduled October 2021 Working Business MeetingDate: Tuesday, October 26, 2021Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Remote - Participate via Zoom or Watch the YouTube Livestream*Zoom Link: Register in advance for this meeting and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting.https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItde2prjsvHNfYaG6Vuv1JTUETd66qBIIILivestream: Watch meeting on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2
Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y6fhdRzPUt-a3dF3D3FnB9tHJ083ikYy/view?usp=sharing
Public: Open to public, but no public speaking sessions.
Documents to be Discussed:
1. NSBA Letter 1
2. NSBA Letter 2
3. Department of Justice Memo
4. French Program Request
> Tuesday, October 12, 2021
CECD2 October 2021 Calendar Meeting and
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Remote*
Agenda: Link to see Agendas | Resolutions for Consideration:
Resolution 181 in Support of Accelerated Learning G&T Programs
Public Speakers: Signup form
2022-2023 District Planning Process: District 2 Data Summary
*Link: Register in advance for October 2021 Calendar and Working Business Meetings:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOmsrj8oGNGyT27zLtda5klyK41Vw8bE
After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with info about joining the meeting.
Watch live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2
CEC D2 Bylaws: CEC D2 Bylaws for January 2021
October 2021 Calendar Meeting Passed Resolutions:
Resolution 181 in Support of Accelerated Learning G&T Programs - Passed
October 2021 Calendar Meeting Voting Results:
Voting Results for CECD2 Calendar Meeting 12 October 2021
Recent Correspondence:
>September 2021 Working Business Meeting Approved Letters:
Letter Advocating for Test to Stay Program
Letter to Support Asian Students and Families
Letter in Support of Resolution Requesting DOE Engage Families Prior to Announcing G&T Changes
Recent Meetings:
> Thursday, September 30, 2021
Admissions and Diversity Committee
Topic: Meeting to Engage Families on Gifted & Talented Programs Before Announcement By Mayor and DOE
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Remote - Participate via Zoom or Watch the YouTube Livestream*
Zoom Link to Register in Advance for This Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkf--hrjMtHN2fLcZDyoicO-nU1OSvx8NF
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
*Watch live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/CECDistrict2
**Public Signup: Please Signup or Submit Questions with This Form
***Agenda: Please click to see meeting agenda
> Monday, September 27, 2021
CECD2 Rescheduled September 2021 Working Business Meeting
Date: Monday, September 27, 2021Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Remote Working Business Meeting - Videoconference via Zoom
Agenda: Please click to see meeting agenda
Zoom Link: Register in advance for this meeting and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-igrDwsH9ceAaHd6lFvexl4Qdto59Q8
September 2021 Working Business Meeting Approved Undersigned Letters:
Letter in Support of Resolution Requesting DOE Engage Families Prior to Announcing G&T Changes
> Tuesday, September 14, 2021
CEC D2 September Calendar Meeting
CEC D2 Working Business Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL
Room: Auditorium
Address: 233 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022
Agenda: Please click to see meeting agendas.
September 2021 Calendar Meeting Passed Resolutions:
Resolution 177 Calling for DOE & NYSED to Share Data How Pandemic Has Impacted Student Learning - Passed
Resolution 178 in Support of Adhering to Federal and State COVID Guidelines for School COVID Quarantine Procedures - Passed
Resolution 179 Calling for Quarantines of 6th or 7th Grade Classes to be Whole Class Quarantines with Synchronous Remote Instruction or Concurrent Classroom Instruction - Passed
Resolution 180 in Support of All Remote Learning Options - Passed
September 2021 Calendar Meeting Voting Results:
Resolution Voting Results for CECD2 Calendar Meeting 14 September 2021
September 2021 Calendar Meeting Superintendent Presentation:
September 2021 - CECD2 - Superintendent Report
CEC D2 August Calendar Meeting
CEC D2 Working Business Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Clinton School
Room: Gymnatorium
Address: 10 East 15th Street, NY, NY 10001
Agenda: Please click to see meeting agendas.
CECD2 August 2021 Calendar Meeting Passed Resolutions:
Resolution 173 in Support of Adhering to Federal and State COVID guidelines for School Attendance and for Open Hearings Regarding NYC DOE – UFT Discussions on COVID Policies - Passed
Resolution 174 in Support of Allowing Community Educational Meetings to Convene Virtually During the Pandemic - Passed
Resolution 175 Requesting DOE Engage Families Prior to Announcing G&T Changes - Passed
Resolution 176 To Provide Supplemental Learning, and Social-Emotional Support to Students - Passed
August 2021 Calendar Meeting Voting Results:
Resolution Voting Results for CECD2 Calendar Meeting 10 August 2021
August 2021 Calendar Meeting Superintendent Presentation:
Community Education Council District 2 -
August 10th, 2021 - Superintendent Report
Council Correspondence August 2, 2021:
CECD2 Urges OPT Deadline Extension
> Wednesday, July 14, 2021
CEC D2 Annual Meeting
CEC D2 July Calendar Meeting
CEC D2 Working Business Meeting
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Wagner Middle School
Room: Auditorium
Address: 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021
Agenda: Click here for Agenda for All 3 Meetings
CECD2 July 2021 Calendar Meeting Passed Resolutions:
Resolution 169 Supporting French Dual Language Program - PASSED
Resolution 170 Supporting Recent District 2 Middle School Graduates Who Did Not Receive High School Placements from Their 2020-2021 Ranked Choices - PASSED
Resolution 171 Supporting the Maintaining of Student Academic Opportunities - PASSED
July 2021 Calendar Meeting Voting Results:
Resolution Voting Results for CECD2 Calendar Meeting 14 July 2021
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> Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Dear District 2 Families and Friends,
Welcome to the commencement of the 2021-2023 term (from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023) of the Community Education Council for District 2. CEC D2 begins the new term with an in-person meeting on July 14, 2021, at 6:30 PM and will end no later than 10:00 PM. The meeting will be in the Wagner Middle School auditorium at 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021. Email notifications and reminders will be sent out. Please join us for our Annual Meeting for the election of Council Officers, followed by the Open Public July Calendar Meeting, and ending with the Council Working Business Meeting. The public is welcome to attend all three meetings on this date but please note, the in-person public speaking portion is only during the July Calendar Meeting. Arrangements are being made to stream and/or record the meeting as well. Please visit this page for future updates.
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Video Recording of the June 30, 2021 CEC D2 Committee Meeting:
https://youtu.be/yuSmp2qPklg - High School Admissions Process & Impact
CEC D2 Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
Topic: High School Admissions Process & Impact
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925371168?pwd=Z3d0dUZpYnhWWVFORVFXL0dGZDQzdz09
Dear District 2 Families and Friends,
A Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday June 30, 2021, at 6:30 PM to discuss the recent High School Admissions Process. Your participation is requested so we can hear from you about the recent High School enrollment process, its impact on your District 2 student[s] and possible solutions/suggestions for the students who in many cases were not accepted to one of their designated school choices. DOE Representatives have been invited to the meeting.
Impacted Parents and Students will be provided an opportunity to speak.
We look forward to seeing you!
Benjamin Morden
Committee Chair
Meeting Sponsored by Remote Learning Committee
2021 MS and HS Placements
Members of the Community Education Council D2 submitted a letter to the DOE office of Enrollment outlining concerns about this years MS and HS placements and requesting data about outcomes and transparency about the process.
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CEC D2 June Calendar & Working Business Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time: 6:30pm
Register in advance to attend this meeting on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9IAxfKXGQLqdIB9QHhJknQ
RECOMMENDED: If you do not plan to participate in the public session we recommend you watch the meeting on the livestream of the meeting on our YouTube channel.
Click here to view the agenda for the meeting.
The meeting will include a resolution in favor of allocating funding for structured literacy instruction.
Click here to sign up for Public Speaking during the meeting. Public speakers will have 2 minutes to speak.
CEC D2 May Calendar & Working Business Meeting
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: 6:30pm
Register in advance to attend this meeting on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pl4Eq7OiRBW5WjBWzejFAg
Or you can watch a livestream of the meeting on our YouTube channel without registering in advance.
Click here to view the agenda for the meeting.
The meeting will include a resolution in favor of reducing class sizes.
Click here to sign up for Public Speaking during the meeting.
Students in Temporary Housing Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Time: 7pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqdeqhrTItGNeFXI17LL0GZROsBjiVRo20
CEC D2 April Calendar & Working Business Meeting
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Time: 6:30pm
Register in advance to attend this meeting on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jwhh4xNRQ_iy-pd_edZtgQ
Or you can watch a livestream of the meeting on our YouTube channel without registering in advance.
Click here to view the agenda for the meeting.
The meeting will include a presentation from the DOE's Budget office about state funding formulas for public schools and a Resolution In Favor of Expanding the ASD Nest program in District 2 and Throughout NYC.
Click here to sign up for Public Speaking during the meeting.
Students in Temporary Housing Meeting
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Time: 7pm
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: March 24, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlfu2qqz4sH9w1U29hGx8JyK_bDo_Dmg8v
CEC D2 Special Working Business Meeting
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Time: 6:00pm
We will be hosting a special working business meeting on March 16 at 6pm to vote on modifications to CEC2's budget.
Register in advance to receive the Zoom link for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvfuysrz0tEtMM0ar9_lcHxDTYYSDsJw-6
CEC D2 March Calendar & Working Business Meeting
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Time: 6:30pm
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 9, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsc--rqT8oGdFhkh_Snh5EUNEY08y5kLWy
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
March Students in Temporary Housing Meeting
Will be postponed until next month
Know Your Rights Forum in Spanish/Foro Para Conocer tus Derechos
Martes, Marzo 2, 2021/Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Time:/Hora: 6:00pm
Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Hosted by CEC D2
Click Here to View Flyer/haga clic aquí para ver el folleto
You are invited to a zoom meeting:
When: Mar 2, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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