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GEM Meeting Notes Apr. 7 2009

submitted by Gloria B. Grassroots Education Movement for Public EducationApril 7, 2009 Agenda: Introductions, Summary of last meeting, Purpose of this group, Break Out Sessions- Rally and Charter School Forum, Report-Backs, Announcements Money Raised at meeting- $93 I. History of this group:Brief history of how this group was formed was presented – ICE did work … Continue reading →

"Emerging Principles/Goals of GEM (recommended):

Democratic functioning.Members participate in and take up the work of a sub-committee.Educate, Mobilize, Organize around our three issues and those adopted in future.Create a structure and organization to develop political muscle/pressure over time to win demands related to our issues.Build the broadest base of support that will unite teachers, parents, students and community around our … Continue reading →

STOP NYC Public School Closings! Build the May 14 Citywide Protest at the DOE

Proposed: to be discussed at Apr 7 meeting STOP NYC Public School Closings! … Build the May 14 Citywide Protest at the DOE Many public schools across the city have been targeted for closing this year. From Red Hook, Brooklyn to the Rockaways to Harlem to the Fordham neighborhood of the Bronx, all doomed by … Continue reading →

Meeting Notes from Organizing Committee Meeting April 1, 2009 at CUNY

Our next meeting: Tues Apr. 7 at 5pm at CUNY, Rm 5414 – or 5409 Meeting Notes from Organizing Committee Meeting April 1, 2009 at CUNYAny additions or comments leave a comment. About 20 people present, with reps from ICE, TJC, ISO, NYCORE, TU plus independents Agenda1. Introductions2. Debriefing from March 28 conferences: what worked … Continue reading →

Next Meeting: Tues, April 7, 5 pm at CUNY, Rm 5409 or 5414

May 14th Rally Committee

Internal communication for us to organize the rally.