Ohio PIRC Transition Document

Effective September 30, 2011, the Ohio PIRC will cease all operations. The U.S. Department of Education, the primary funder for the past 17 years, did not recommend PIRC as a single line-item in the federal budget going forward

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SEPTEMBER 17,
CINCINNATI-HAMILTON COMMUNITY ACTIONAGENCY
1740 Langdon Farm Road off Reading Road
9:30 AM to 2PM
FREE TO THE PUBLIC, REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

Sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter of “Prepare the Future Ohio” with the Faith Community Alliance ofGreater Cincinnati, Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati, Leagueof Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area, Parents for Public Schools, Citizens for Civic Renewal, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, Applied Information Resources. Funding through the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and the Procter Grant of the Southern Ohio Episcopal Diocese

Introductionsand Welcome: Canon Anne Reed, Missionary Services Southern Ohio Episcopal Diocese,
Invocation: Reverend Rousseau O’Neal, President Faith Community Alliance
Moderator: Brewster Rhoads- Former Regional Director of Governor Strickland's Southwest Ohio office, Principal with Brewster Rhoads & Associates
Keynote Speaker–Gwen Robinson-Benning, CEO, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency: ‘The Fate of Early Childhood Education and Head Start”
Presentation–Andy Bensen– Vice President, Knowledge Works “Changes in the Administration of Public School Services”

Panel Discussion 1
“Role of Federal and State Government in Community Education”
Andy Bensen –Vice President, Knowledge Works
Gwen Robinson-Benning –Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
Katrina W.Rugless- Assistant Director of the Student Support Services Trio Program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Member of the State Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

PanelDiscussion - 2
“TheImportance of Concerned and Active Citizenry and Parents in Producing Quality Schools”
Dorothy Battle–Academic Researcher at University of Cincinnati, Associate at Kettering Foundation
OzieDavis- Chairman of the Urban League’s African American Leadership Development Program Alumni Association, Member of Parents for Public Schools of Greater Cincinnati and Prepare theFuture Ohio/Cincinnati Chapter
Jamila Hunter– Director Missionary Activities, Hyde Park Methodist Church
Bishop Tony Minor– Higher Grand Assembly, Directorof Advocacy at Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, Coordinator of Prepare the Future Ohio/Greater Cleveland Chapter
Katrina W. Rugless– Warriors for Winton WoodsSchools
RolondaSmith– Executive Director, Parents for Public Schools of Greater Cincinnati


SUMMATION AND THE STATE PERSPECTIVE
Ohio State Senator William Seitz -(R) 8thDistrict, Former Member Cincinnati Public School Board.
For more information contact Prepare the Future Ohio/Greater Cincinnati Chapter AT513-910-5985.

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PLI Graduate Gail Gardner on Fox News

Last year PLI Graduate Gail Gardner began her project titled "Blossoms". The "Blossoms" program helps young girls ages 9-12 by teaching them about self-esteem, self-improvement and the importance of education. "Blossoms" focuses on giving young ladies the tools, knowledge and resources they need to thrive in today's society as well as in the future. Respect for one's self and for one another and Entrepreneurship are a few additional lessons Gail and her young ladies work on.

Gail and her "Blossoms" project were recently featured in a segment on Fox 19 Morning Xtra. Please click on the link below to watch the interview.

Gail Gardner on Fox 19 Morning Xtra

MILLION FATHER MARCH
On the first day of school, August 16, 2011.

All fathers of school aged children or men who play a part in the lives of a child or children are invited to make a pledge which includes taking their children to school on the first day and encourage them to do their best in school everyday. (Click on the photo above for a larger view)

Guys, Griddles and Grub

Guys, Griddles & Grub

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