Community Education Council
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Information about the 32 new Community Education Councils and how to become a candidate.	There are 32 Community Education Councils (CECs). They each govern a Community School District that includes public elementary, intermediate and junior high schools. Members of the Councils are representatives of the parents and the community. They are responsible for promoting the achievement of educational standards and objectives relating to the instruction of students. "(Note: Refer caller to the Parent Coordinator aassociated with the child's school.)"

Frequently Asked Questions
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Become a Council candidate	People nominate themselves by completing an application (that includes instructions). Applications are available at http://schools.nyc.gov/councils and from the Parent Coordinator in every school during the nomination period in each Council election year. Call the Councils Hotline at (800) 850-6443 for more information. This year the application deadline is March 9th.
Meeting Calendar	Community Education Council meetings will take place monthly. A full calendar for all Councils is available at http://schools.nyc.gov/Councils/MeetingCalendar ,and meeting locations will vary monthly.
Selection of parent members	Nine members for each Education Council will be selected by the President, Secretary and Treasurer of every Parent Association and Parent-Teacher Association in the District. There will be one public meeting held in each community school district at which candidates make presentations, after which attendees may submit written comments before the selection of Council members takes place. An additional candidates forum may be scheduled by each of the District's Presidents' Council. Elections for new members will be held beginning May 2nd through May 10th. Two additional members to each Council will be appointed by the borough presidents. A non-voting high school senior who lives in the district and is an elected student leader is appointed by the Community Superintendent.
Term of Appointment	Members selected or appointed in 2005 will serve a two year term beginning July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2007. Selections and appointments will take place every two years after that.