Now that we know that EMID has to take a 10% budget cut, how will we do this while keeping the schools effective and the district of service to its members? You can help develop and recommend a final plan to the EMID Board that satisfies requirements of the Integration Plan and Strategic Plan in collaboration with EMID Administrators. The Community Council will be responsible for developing a plan that focuses on programs and services of EMID.

Two meeting dates have been set for this Community Council. To evening commitments we all have, the administration has scheduled these for two Saturday mornings: February 4 at Crosswinds and March 3 at Harambee. The meetings will be held from 8:30–12.

Everyone in the EMID community is welcome to both meetings, whether you have “signed up” for the Community Council or not. However, if you have not yet signed up it would be very helpful if you let either your principal, Dr. Robicheau, or Sharon Radd know you plan to be there. The administration is trying to get a good count so they can have the space prepared adequately.

These meetings will be facilitated by Interim Superintendent Jerry Robicheau and some EMID board members are likely to be in attendance as well. This is your chance to have a say in the future direction of our schools and the district as a whole.

Read about the EMID strategic planning process for details on how the Community Council fits into the process as a whole.