Your voice is needed

Native Advisory Committee
seeks members

Open seats: three parents, one teacher, and three high school students. Questions can be directed to our office at 742-4445.

Application process:

	Download and fill out the application (PDF)
	Submit the application by Monday, April 30, 2012.
	Title VII Office will contact you via phone or email after the closing date.
	Prepare a brief biography of yourself.
	Must be present at the election meeting on Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6 p.m., ASD Education Center, boardroom.

Title VII, Indian Education Program

Native Advisory Committee

Read the NAC By-Laws (PDF)

• 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 meets once each month. Special meetings or non-scheduled meetings may be called by the chair from time to time. The total approximate time of eight hours per month is required for NAC members.

Committee meetings, 2011-12 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 PDF of agenda or minutes) Time Location August 9, 2011 6-8:30 p.m. ASD Education Center Orange Room Sept. 14, 2011 Rescheduled meeting 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Orange room Oct. 20, 2011 6-8:30 p.m. ASD Education Center Orange Room Nov. 17, 2011 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Orange room Dec. 2011 No meeting Jan. 19, 2012 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Orange room Feb. 23, 2012 - Public Forum Part I: Data presentation by Assessment and Evaluation Feb. 16, 2012 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Boardroom B Orange room March 1, 2012 - Public Forum Part II: Program proposal March 22, 2012 6-9 p.m. ASD Education Center Boardroom B March 22, 2012 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Orange Room April 20, 2012 April 19, 2012 6-8 p.m. ASD Education Center Orange Room May 2012 TBA TBA Visit the online calendar to view all curriculum committee meetings »

Committee members The NAC is composed of six parents/guardians of Alaska Native/Native American students enrolled in ASD, three 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 May 2013 James Biddle May 2012 Kimberly Burnett, Chair May 2012 Robin Wittrock May 2013 Vacant May 2012 Vacant May 2013     Non Voting Members Name School To be determined       Teacher Representatives Name Term Helena Batman, Vice Chair May 2012 Becky Gerik May 2013     Student Representatives School Term Minnie White Service High School May 2012 Crystal Oyoumick Service High School May 2012 Albert Gray East High School May 2012 Courtney Abad Service High School May 2012