Section 4-308 - Parent and Community Advisory Board. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-308. Parent and Community Advisory Board.
 

(a)  Established; members.-  

(1) There is a Parent and Community Advisory Board in the Baltimore City Public School System. 

(2) The Advisory Board consists of 14 members, a majority of whom shall be parents of students enrolled in the Baltimore City public schools. 

(3) (i) The plaintiffs (parents of students with disabilities) in Vaughn G., et al v. Mayor and City Council, et al case no. MJG-84-1911, United States District Court for the District of Maryland shall appoint three members of the Advisory Board. 

(ii) The plaintiffs (parents of students in general education) in Bradford, et al v. Maryland State Board of Education, et al, case no. 94340058/CE189672, Circuit Court for Baltimore City shall appoint two members of the Advisory Board. 

(iii) Subject to the approval of the board, the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint seven members of the Advisory Board as follows: 

1. Three shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Baltimore City Council of Parent-Teacher Associations; 

2. Two shall be appointed from a list submitted by area-based parent networks; and 

3. Two shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Title I liaisons. 

(iv) The Chief Executive Officer shall appoint two members of the Advisory Board from other parent and community groups in Baltimore City. 

(4) If one of the groups specified in paragraph (3) (iii) of this subsection fails to submit a list with a sufficient number of nominees to fill a position, the board shall appoint an individual from other parent and community groups in Baltimore City. 

(b)  Duty of board and Chief Executive Officer.- The board and the Chief Executive Officer shall: 

(1) Regularly consult with the Advisory Board; 

(2) Ensure parental involvement in the development and implementation of the education policies and procedures in the Baltimore City Public School System; and 

(3) Ensure increased community involvement and outreach in support of the public schools in the city. 

(c)  Meeting with Chief Executive Officer.- The Chief Executive Officer shall meet with the Parent and Community Advisory Board on at least a quarterly basis. 

(d)  Term of members.-  

(1) Each member serves for a term of 2 years. 

(2) A member may not serve for more than two consecutive terms. 

(3) A member whose term has expired shall remain in office until a successor is appointed. 
 

[1997, ch. 105, § 1; 2002, ch. 545.]