This document is the Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Guidance Policy Letter for P.S. 116K – The Leadership Through Multimedia & The Arts Magnet School, dated October 26, 2023. It identifies the official name of the school’s Title I PAC and outlines the council’s goals, responsibilities, and parent engagement expectations in accordance with federal Title I requirements.
The policy specifies five primary objectives of the Title I PAC:
- Strengthening Parent Involvement – Ensuring meaningful participation of all parents of Title I–eligible students and fostering collaboration among families, school staff, administration, and the School Leadership Team.
- Parent Participation in Title I Planning – Involving parents in the organized, timely planning and review of Title I programs, including development of the school’s parental involvement policy and school–parent compact.
- Parent Development & Engagement – Recruiting and supporting parents in attending professional development sessions, the annual Title I meeting, conferences, and activities that enhance their ability to support their children’s education.
- Communication & Advocacy – Providing Title I-related information to families and serving as a channel for parents to bring concerns, questions, and suggestions to school leadership.
- Budget & Spending Recommendations – Working with parents to propose how the school’s required Title I parent involvement funds (minimum 1%, up to 5%) should be allocated to best meet the needs of all Title I families.
The letter includes the school’s address, phone and fax numbers, and names of the principal and assistant principals.