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, 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 Orange Room March 1, 2012 - Public Forum Part II: Program proposal March 22, 2012 6-9 p.m. ASD Education Center To be announced 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 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 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