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DPAC Meeting

Dear DPAC Members,


This is a friendly reminder that our upcoming DPAC meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, via Zoom


I trust that all of you are in good health and great spirits. My name is Jackie Navar and I joined the Family and Community Engagement Familia as Assistant Superintendent in early July. It is both my pleasure and honor to serve our SAISD Familia and to welcome you back for the 2024-2025 School Year! Please know that I am here to serve and collaborate with you.


Like last year, your valuable input, feedback, and ideas will be paramount in continuing to make the positive impact that our students and families benefit from.  


DPAC is the voice of the families and students of our district and your collective commitment and dedication will be instrumental this year. This responsibility doesn’t come without sacrifice and we acknowledge that you all are very busy with your children and other responsibilities. We appreciate your efforts to share your time, your ideas, and your presence at each meeting once a month. 


I look forward to meeting all of you at our first meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:30 AM. Chris, Rita, Michelle, and I look forward to the wonderful outcomes that DPAC will continue to contribute to our district.


Your presence and contributions are vital to the success of our committee, so please make every effort to attend. If you cannot join us, please inform us at your earliest convenience by emailing cescobar1@saisd.net, rsanchez23@saisd.net, or by calling 210-554-2205. 


Happy Beginning of the 2024-2025 School Year! This year we will “Thrive Together!”


My Best,

Jackie Navar

Assistant Superintendent, Office of Family & Community Engagement


These meetings are by invitation only so please do not forward this invitation or the Zoom link.


DPAC Meeting will take place on:

August 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom

DPAC Zoom Link

Join Zoom Meeting

https://saisd.zoom.us/j/98009420520?pwd=b9vBEhNTnkwGbPwUyo7PiwQ7pnhm8q.1


Meeting ID: 980 0942 0520

Passcode: 234988

DPAC August 28, 2024 Agenda

Welcome/Community Builder


  • Welcome from FACE staff


  • Community Builder- Question to think about:


Reflection Session: 

Pablo Picasso once said, "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." 


His quote suggests that learning can come from trying things you don't know how to do. As parent leaders, we are expected to know how to do "ALL" things that will help create, drive, or lift our families, schools, and community to their best.


Leaders have to learn just like anyone else. Sometimes we are successful learners and sometimes we need to continue to build upon that learning opportunity.


What is one professional or personal skill you wish to learn or try again?

Facilities Repurposing Updates

  • Give an outline of the facility repurposing process
  • Talk about our commitments in the process
  • Talk about the panel
  • Update on what we have accomplished and our next steps
View the presentation
One Pager
Visit our Website

Legislative Updates

  • Information on the legislative interim hearings;
  • How the public can provide input during the interim process; and
  • State education policies of concern for SAISD

Community Share Time

A friendly space for members to share thoughts or updates from their community. This could include news from their campus, significant events in their neighborhoods, personal reflections, or general feedback.


To keep things focused and relevant, please avoid promoting businesses, political affiliations, or other personal agendas.


Each person will have 30 seconds to share.

Review the Parent & Family Engagement Policy

  • Overview of the Policy
  • Annual Review Process
  • Gathering Feedback
Review The Parent & Family Engagement Policy

SAISD Survey Review

As a member of DPAC, one of the duties includes reviewing and providing feedback on any external surveys being requested to be conducted with students. This month, the following requests have been submitted to the district. Please click the button below to review each survey, provide any edits/suggestions, or approve the survey for administration.

  • Promoting Positive School Climate Among Newcomer Immigrant Adolescents – Columbia University Teachers College (Dr. Prerna Arora) – District POC Esmeralda Alday
  • Youth Leadership Now Student Survey (YLN) – ABT Global (Liz Yadav) – District POC Agnes Gonzalez
  • 7 Mindsets SELweb (transitioning to Insights) – SAISD (Dawn Kulpa) – District POC Dawn Kulpa. The Spanish version is pending and will be sent shortly by the requestor.
Vote on the survey here

DPAC Submissions


If you have something you would like to share with the council you can do so by submitting the request using the link below.


Items that can be shared include celebrations, upcoming events, work with the community, suggestions, etc.

Enter your submission

Reminders

DPAC September Meeting

LOCATION

Zoom

DATE AND TIME

09/25/24 11:00am - 09/25/24 12:30pm US/Central
The Zoom link, and agenda will be provided one week before the meeting.
I'll Be There!
I Can't Make It

Upcoming Events

RSVP by Friday, August 30, 2024

San Antonio Independent School District, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, is hosting drive-through food distribution events throughout the District to help SAISD families in need.


Distribution is on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. 

Contact your school's FACE Specialist, email us at familyengagement@saisd.net, or call us at (210) 554-2205 for more information. 


Saturday, September 14, 2024

Sam Houston High School

4635 E. Houston St., 78220

Beginning at 9 a.m.


Register today!

Parent Design Incubator Session – Monday, September 16, 2024

The district is seeking a group of parents to participate in a design incubator session focused on Operations, Technology, and Human Capital Management. This is a unique opportunity to share your insights and contribute to the future of our district.



  • Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location: SAISD Central Office (514 W. Quincy St, 78212)



If you’re interested in participating, please email me directly at cescobar1@saisd.net.

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