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Agenda

Feb. 3, 2026

6:30 p.m.

I. PTA President’s Welcome

II. Principal’s Welcome & Updates

III. NAACP Parent Council

IV. Officer Reports

Treasurer’s Report
Fundraising
Membership
Programs
Delegates
Communications
Secretary

V. Adjourn

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Bayard Rustin PTA

Learn more about what’s coming up.

www.brespta.org

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PTA President’s �Welcome

Upcoming Dates To Know: Anything I missed?

Feb. 10- Yearbook groups & candid photos
Feb. 10- 5th Grade Family Life and Human Sexuality Parent Informational, 6PM ZOOM
Feb. 13- Friendship Day Parties and PTA Sweets and Treats for teachers! (sign-up soon!)
Feb. 16&17- No School
Feb. 20- Lunar New Year Assemblies
Feb. 27- Early Release
Mar. 9-13- Bayard Rustin Week @ BRES
Mar. 12- RMHS Cluster Fun Night, 6-730 at RM gym
Mar. 13- Teacher appreciation pop-up
Mar. 20- No School
Mar. 26- Culture & Heritage Night 6-8PM
Mar. 30- April 6- SPRING BREAK

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Principal’s Welcome & �Updates

Attendance reminders
Testing, Testing, Testing
Upcoming events
Second Semester Reset

ParentVUE
Behavior expectations
Health & Wellness
Persistence & Growth Mindset

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NAACP Parent Council

December and January NAACP Parent Council Meeting Updates

Field Trips to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

68 trips approved with 10,000 students attending
19 trips pending approval

IXL Winter Break Math Boost Challenge

58 Students participated
12 Week IXL Challenge: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IL8wc61NzwFma3J20tctAXxNV4dR1DNQfhlsZX8TnSY

Next NAACP Parent Council Meeting

Feb. 18th - In-person

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January Meeting Summary:

Senate Bill 841 passed, which created a grant for field trip funding for public school students to attend four (4) cultural museums of import which include:

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum,
The National Museum of African American History and Culture,
The Jewish Museum of Maryland (registration)
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture (registration)

The meeting focused on several key educational initiatives within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Libby shared updates on field trip funding, noting that 68 approved trips are planned to take over 10,000 students to the National Museum of African American

History and Culture, with additional trips still pending. The group discussed the winter IXL math challenge results, where 58 students completed the challenge, and plans for a new 12-week math initiative starting in February. Niki, Stephany, and Peter presented

changes to math and literacy policies, including new integrated algebra courses and reading improvement plans, with a focus on early intervention and parent engagement. Jennifer shared details about summer school programs, highlighting a shift to in-person

learning and the introduction of an Ignite Middle School Academy for rising 5th-8th graders. The conversation ended with discussions about assessment timelines and retention policies for struggling readers.

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NAACP Parent Council

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January Meeting Summary:

The meeting focused on several key educational initiatives within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Libby shared updates on field trip funding, noting that 68 approved trips are planned to take over 10,000 students to the National Museum of African American

History and Culture, with additional trips still pending. The group discussed the winter IXL math challenge results, where 58 students completed the challenge, and plans for a new 12-week math initiative starting in February. Niki, Stephany, and Peter presented

changes to math and literacy policies, including new integrated algebra courses and reading improvement plans, with a focus on early intervention and parent engagement. Jennifer shared details about summer school programs, highlighting a shift to in-person

learning and the introduction of an Ignite Middle School Academy for rising 5th-8th graders. The conversation ended with discussions about assessment timelines and retention policies for struggling readers.

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Treasurer’s Report

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Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Filings:

Comptroller’s Tax Filings 2025�
MD Charities Registration 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022�
Compliance Reports submitted to Free State PTA

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Fundraising Report

The Fun Run raised $15,580! We met all the stretch goals!
The Ice Skating Event raised over $650

Keep your eyes open - STEAM Fair info coming soon.

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Programming Report

Ada Ari’s African Storytelling Reimagined

Books purchased for BRES Media Center
Books available to families at Ada-Ari.com

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Black History Program

February 3, 2026

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Programming Report

Master Chua Martial Arts’ Lunar New Year Celebration

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Lion Dance Program

February 20, 2026

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Membership Report

152 members so far this school year

22 Individual (including discounted rate)
90 Family
40 Staff

Total dues so far: $2610
Updated dues payment to Free State in December

Ideas for increasing membership next year: grade level competition, spiritwear incentive, other ideas welcome!

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Delegates’ Report

Two Resolutions were passed at the last MCCPTA Delegates Assembly on January 27th:

Resolution on Technology and AI: Concerns over the use of generative AI and the impact it poses on learning as well as the overuse of Chromebooks in and out of the classroom as reported on a recent MCCPTA Technology Committee report prompted the MCCPTA Technology Committee to propose MCCPTA Resolution on Intentional, Effective, and Safe Use of Technology, including Artificial Intelligence, in MCPS Schools resolution, which passed unanimously. More information on the resolution and the MCCPTA asks of MCPS here.
Synthetic turf Resolution: The MCCPTA Health and Wellness Committee brought forth a resolution on the use of synthetic turf for MCPS athletic fields. They cite issues with heat risks and exposure to toxic chemicals through the use of synthetic turf. The resolution asks for a moratorium on the installation of new turf fields. They ask that they initiate a RFP for the installation of sustainable, state-of-the-art natural grass fields.

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Delegates’ Report

Things to Consider:

MCPS Immigration Supports: MCPS has developed a number of resources for families regarding their constitutional rights around immigration enforcements in our community. More information can be found here.

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MCPS Snow Removal Process and Extended Closure: Due to questions and concerns regarding the snow removal process and resulting extended closures of MCPS schools, the Richard Montgomery Cluster leaders shared their concerns at the Superintendent's FY27 Recommended Operating Budget meeting yesterday evening.

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Secretary: Nov. 2025 minutes

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