Title VII, Indian Education Program

Native Advisory Committee

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• is interested in improving education for Alaska Native/Native American students and commitment to the purpose of the Anchorage School District Title VII Indian Education Program;
• is willing and able to attend meetings regularly;
• is committed to working toward increased communication with the community in the conduct of NAC affairs;

The stated purpose of the committee is to review and make recommendations to the Title VII Indian Education Program and to the School Board relating to the education of Alaska Native/Native American students K through 12 districtwide.

The NAC holds at least one meeting each month, subcommittees also meet. The total time requirement of members is approximately 8 to 12 hours monthly.

Committee meetings, 2009-10 The Native Advisory Committee generally meets once a month on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. For more information please call the Title VII Indian Education Office at 907-742-4445. Please note that dates and locations are subject to change. Date (Click for agenda and/or minutes) Time Location August 20, 2009 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Red Room September 17, 2009 Cancelled 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Red Room October 15, 2009 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Red Room November 19, 2009 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Red Room January 21, 2010 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Ebony Room February 18, 2010 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Red Room March 18, 2010 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Red Room April 15, 2010 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Red Room May Elections held 6-8 p.m. TBA Visit the curriculum calendar to view all committee meetings »

Committee members The NAC is composed of eight parents/guardians of Alaska Native/Native American students enrolled in ASD, four Alaska Native/Native American secondary students, and two teachers or guidance counselors of Alaska Native/Native American ASD students. Parent Members Name Term Kevin Albert 9/2010 Demaris Hudson 9/2012 Kellie Taylor 9/2012 Ruddy Taylor 9/2010 Estell Thomson-Hale 9/2010 Robin Wittrock 9/2010     Non Voting Members Name School Catherine Jones, Principal McLaughlin High School Shannon Gallagher, Assistant Principal Begich Middle School     Teacher Representatives Name Term Clara Amidon Russian Jack Elementary 9/2010 Angela Blue Creekside Park Elementary 9/2012     Student Representatives School Term