About CEC
Community Education Councils (CECs) are comprised of volunteer parents and community leaders dedicated to supporting local district schools to improve student achievement.
Monthly Meetings
The CEC6 meets monthly for calendar and business meetings. Our meeting are open to the public in accordance with the NY State Open Meeting Law.
Join us at the next monthly meeting.
Meeting Records
CEC6 meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, and recording are available for public use.
Review past meeting records.
Council Members
CEC council members are elected or appointed for 2 year terms.
Meet the CEC6 council members.
Governance
New York City CEC’s are governed by their by-laws and appropriate state and city regulations.
Learn more about CEC governance.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of CECs include:
- Working with the local superintendent to evaluate educational programs and student progress.
- Recommending improvements to school buildings Contributing to the hiring process for superintendents and parent coordinators and evaluating the superintendent yearly.
- Approving school zoning lines submitted by the superintendent.
- Organizing town halls with the chancellor and holding hearings on budget and other matters where NYCPS is required to collect public feedback.
- Participating in joint public hearings and providing input on school closings and co-locations.
- Hosting monthly public meetings for parents to learn about NYCPS policies and share concerns.
- Supporting school communities by connecting parents with resources and working with School Leadership Teams