An end to secret “Advisory Committees?” A first look at draft policy-IOA

Draft Policy IOA Feb 11, 09 Version

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Recently, in a tacit acknowledgement to the conclusion that Advisory Committee meetings are “open meetings” under the Open Meetings Act, the April 16, 2009 meeting of the AEI Advisory Committee (with the BOE in attendance) was placed on the BOE calendar.

In what can only be interpreted as a vindication of the assertion that committee members improperly agreed to the secrecy of documents, MCPS released the draft policy IOA and other documents.

Any member of the Advisory Committee with a commitment to transparency, openness, and applicable law, could have requested the release of this document, as well as any other, at any time. It is significant, that despite repeated requests, none chose to do so.

It is now the time for a robust, well-informed, public debate and input. It is only proper that we, as parents, speak for ourselves. Our voices, raised in support of what is morally, ethically, and legally right can accomplish more than any hand-picked committee meeting in secret.


Remember April 15 is for taxes.

April 16 is for standing up for your child. It is when parents answer the call of their conscience that transparency and accountability becomes a reality. Please join in a protest by concerned parents.

WHEN: April 16, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: At Carver ESC in Conference Room 127

Join the fight for data driven, open, transparent change in public education.