Multilingual Advisory Committee Meeting

May 13, 2026

Welcome! Please register for attendance using QR code or link below.

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¡Bienvenido! Por favor registrar su asistencia utilizando el código QR o el enlace:

https://forms.office.com/r/8pNYGr4ANe

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Agenda

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Introductions
• Review and Pass Minutes from 02.18.26
• MAC Chair updates:
• Gifted program updates
• Dual Language Banner
• Chair Farewell
• Star Assessment Testing -

Guidance for schools

• MAC “Year in Review”
• MAC Elections
• Elections for 5 parent seats
• Elections of Executive Board
• Public Comments

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Agenda

Pledge of Allegiance

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Juramento a la Bandera

Introductions | Introducción

Stephanie Rodriguez

Superintendent Designee

Sara Korol

Chair

Joy Gomez Hicks

Vice Chair

Patricia Gleason

Elementary School

Teacher

Milagros Mora

Middle School Representative

Maria Rubio

Elementary Representative

Wendolyn Andrus

Recording Secretary

How to Contact Us

• Email: chair.mac@browardschools.com or vicechairmacbcps@outlook.com
• Website: www.macbcps.com
• Like us on Facebook: BCPS Multilingual Advisory Committee

• Correo Electrónico:

chair.mac@browardschools.com o vicechairmacbcps@outlook.com

• Sitio web: www.macbcps.com
• Redes Sociales- Facebook: BCPS Multilingual Advisory Committee

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Como Contactarnos

February Minutes

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Minutos de Febrero

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MAC CHAIR UPDATES

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• Updated language to “Procedural Guide for Gifted Students” on Gifted and Talented webpage

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Actualizaciones de la Presidenta del MAC

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“Students who are identified as gifted and participate in Dual Language programs can continue to benefit from both learning opportunities. Schools work to plan services in ways that support students’ academic strengths while also nurturing their bilingual or multilingual development. Gifted services may be provided within the Dual Language classroom by a teacher who is endorsed or working toward endorsement in gifted education, or through a collaborative consultation approach. These options help ensure students remain engaged in the Dual Language program while receiving appropriate support for their gifted needs.”

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FAQ for families with gifted students in Dual Language

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Available for download at

www.macbcps.com under “Resources”

District-Approved

Dual Language Banner

Template

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Available for download at

www.macbcps.com under “Resources”

DL Fundraising flier -

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“Riverglades Model”

“Manatee Bay Model”

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Available for download at

www.macbcps.com under “Resources”

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MAC CHAIR Farewell

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What does success look like in the BCPS Dual Language program?

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For comparison:

John Muir Language Academy (Spanish Immersion public school), San Diego, CA

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District Update

Spanish Language Star Assessments:

• When is the final test administered?
• How are teachers and schools supposed to use the test results?

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Actualización del Distrito Escolar

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MAC Year In Review

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MAC Meetings, all 100% attendance:

9.17.25 - Sea Castle Elementary

11.12.25 - Hollywood Hills Elem

2.18.26 - Coral Springs Middle

5.13.26 - Int’l Welcome Center

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School Site Visits:

10.23.25 - Riverglades Elem

11.06.25 - Gulfstream Academy

01.22.26 - Apollo Middle

02.03.26 - Gator Run Elementary

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MAC School Visit Summaries submitted to the District 2/19/26 to contribute to DL ‘White Paper’:

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10.23.25 - Riverglades Elem

11.06.25 - Gulfstream Academy

01.22.26 - Apollo Middle

02.03.26 - Gator Run Elementary

09.20.24 - Eagle Point Elem

10.02.24 - Eagle Ridge Elem

04.14.25 - Lakeside Elementary

04.02.25 - Manatee Bay Elem

11.22.24 - Sea Castle Elementary

12.09.24 - Coral Springs Middle

12.04.24 - Tequesta Trace Middle

09.17.24 - Westglades Middle

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Advocacy in front of School Board

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September 2025:

MAC convinces School Board to fund renewal of Amira contract

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MAC YEAR Community Outreach

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Broward County Public School Showcase - Amerant Arena

Dec 9, 2025

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Coral Springs Middle Open House

Dec 11, 2025

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MAC Branding

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T-shirts!

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Dual Language Program “Banners”

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Digital Banner

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MAC pushed for and achieved consistency in placement of DL information on schools’ webpages

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Physical Banner

MAC worked with District to create a template for a physical banner that can be displayed at any school with a Dual Language program

DL “Badge” became DL Logo in every school’s digital marquee (“Hero Showcase”)

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“Dual Language information will be listed under “Specialized Programs” with a link to the DL webpage at the District

El “Distintivo” DL fue actualizado al Logotipo DLe incorporado en el banner digital (“Hero Showcase”) de cada escuela.

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La información del programa de Lenguaje Dual aparecerá bajo “Programas Especializados” con un enlace directo a la página web distrital de DL.

Motions Passed 2/18/26

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• Motion 1 by Chair Korol: Hiring Freeze Exemption for Vacated DL Positions

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• Motion 2 by Chair Korol: Hiring Freeze Exemption for Schools Lacking DL Teachers per Grade

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• Motion 3 by Chair Korol: Exploration of expansion to Pre‑K Dual Language Program

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For details, see MAC Meeting Minutes 2/18/26, available at http://www.macbcps.com

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MAC Elections!

¡ELECCIONES DEL MAC!

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Composition of 7 MAC members

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1. Superintendent Designee
2. BCPS Teacher or Administrator
3. High school parent seat
4. Middle school parent seat
5. Elementary parent seat
6. Elementary parent seat
7. Elementary parent seat

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Order of MAC elections

(all 1-year terms)

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1. BCPS Teacher or Administrator

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• High school parent seat

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• Middle school parent seat

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• (3) Elementary parent seats

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(Parents with students at more than one school level will be allowed to run for any seats for which he/she is eligible.)

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MAC Executive Positions

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• Chair
• Sets agenda
• Calls at least 4 meetings/year
• Runs meetings
• Reports to School Board at Committee Reports meeting OR arranges for another MAC member to do so
• Vice-chair
• Performs Chair duties when Chair unavailable to do so
• Recording Secretary
• Takes minutes at MAC meetings.

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Public Statements

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Declaraciones Públicas