2/7 CAC Meeting
01
Introduction & Check -in
Agenda
03
Discussion
02
Presentation
04
Conclusion
Meet the HCASC Team Members
Participate in a conversation with HCASC
Learn more about HCASC and our role in the county
Takeaways & Next Steps
What is HCASC?
01
Mission
Vision
To engage, connect, and advocate for students across Howard County
To be the organization which engages students who traditionally don’t have a seat at the table in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
Student Voices Deserve to be heard
Officer Team
President
Allie Liu
Student Member
Lamia Ayaz
Officer Team
1st Vice President
James Obasiolu
2nd Vice President
Jacob Portnoy
Officer Team
Corresponding Secretary
Shreya Dinesh
Recording Secretary
Erin Alistar
Officer Team
Chief of Staff
Alyson Abel
Parliamentarian
Asmitha Kornepati
Deputy Chief of Staff
Batool Haider
What we do
Informed
Empower youth with the habits of heart & mind they need to serve as engaged and informed citizens
Leadership
Develop & exercise leadership skills
Partnership
Build strategic partnerships and relationships
Feedback
Provide constructive and actionable feedback to HCPSS Leaders
Informed
Empower youth with the habits of heart & mind they need to serve as engaged and informed citizens
Leadership
Develop & exercise leadership skills
Partnership
Build strategic partnerships and relationships
Feedback
Providing constructive and actionable
Recent Highlights
Budget Town Hall
Opportunities Fair
Discussion about the FY25 Proposed Operating Budget, and how students can provide feedback
Hosted community groups to connect students with leadership, service, and learning opportunities in the county
How Can Students Get Involved?
ALL Students in grades 6-11 welcome
How?
Who?
Student Member of the Board (SMOB)
We run the nominating convention & election to elect the SMOB
The SMOB serves as the 8th member on the Board of Education
Smob convention video here
Our Goals
Communication
Collaboration
Community
Connection
Discussion
02
Why a discussion?
Feedback
Understanding
Discussion Guidelines
Good feedback is actionable and knowledge-based
Be an open-minded listener
What is your name, occupation, and favorite thing about winter?
What is a typical day like for you?
What is something good that has happened recently?
What is something that you wish other people knew about student life in HCPSS?
What are some challenges you face?
What does community mean to you?
How are you involved with your communities?
What does inclusion look like for you? What about belonging?
Closing
03
Takeaways
What is a takeaway from our discussion?
Communication
Collaboration
Community
Connection
What’s Next?
#4
#3
#1
#2
Encourage youth to participate and engage
Promote and support student engagement with HCPSS leaders
Listen to our voices
Pay it Forward
Who else needs to know about this?
Next Events
General Assembly Hybrid
2/21 @7:00 pm
Mt. Hebron High School
Or
Google Meet Code: hcasc-ga
Q4 Listen & Learn Hybrid
4/30 @7:00 pm
Reservoir High School
Or
Google Meet Code: listenandlearn-q4
We are HCASC
Stay In Touch!
Follow:
@_hcasc_
@hocosmob
Email us:
hcascsecretary@gmail.com
Questions?