Tuesday, May 10, 2011

NOMS SBDM Parent Representative Election Announcement and information

North Oldham Middle School

Site-Based Decision Making Council

Election Announcement


March 31, 2011

Dear Parents:

This is your opportunity to make a difference. It is that time of year again for you to make a positive difference by nominating yourself or someone else and by casting your vote in the SBDM Council Parent Election for North Oldham Middle School.

A two-year volunteer position will be opening up on the NOMS SBDM Council July 1, 2011- June 30, 2013.

Elections for this position will take place on May 9, 2011 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at theNorth Oldham Middle School Office. Please find the nomination form below.

What is an SBDM council? As mandated by Kentucky state law under KERA, the Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM)Council is the governing body for this school. It determines school policy for curriculum, staffing, discipline, scheduling, instructional practices, extra-curricular activities and other matters pertinent to the operation of the school.

Who serves on the council? 2 parents, 3 teachers, a secretary, and the principal. The principal serves as the chairperson.

Who may run for council? Any parent, stepparent, foster parent or legal guardian of a student who will be attending NOMS during the entire 2011-2013 school years. A parent is ineligible if he/she is an employee or relative of an employee of NOMS or the Oldham County District Central Office, or is an Oldham County School Board member or the spouse of an Oldham County School Board member.

If you want to run for the council, what should you do? Complete the attached nomination form by writing a brief paragraph that includes basic information about yourself and why you would like to serve on the SBDM council. Return this form and paragraph to the NOMS office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday April 29, 2011. Your paragraph will be posted on the NOMS PTSA web site www.nomsptsa.blogspot.com and the daily announcements during the week of May 2, 2011.

When and who may vote? Voting will take place on Monday May 9, 2011 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. in the NOMS Office. Only families who will have children at North OldhamMiddle School for the 2011-2013 school year may vote in this election. If have any further questions, please contact Jenny Stegeman NOMS PTSA President at 614-6043 orthejenster@insightbb.com

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