Los Alamos Public Schools has created several councils to serve in an advisory capacity within the district.
Employee Council
Parent Council
Equity Council
Native American Parent Advisory Council
Purpose
The purpose of the Title VI Parent Advisory is:
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to comply with the rules and regulations governing Indian Education Act (Title VI).
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to enhance and encourage the academic experience of Title VI eligible students in the district.
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to provide direction and build on Indian culture in meeting the academic and cultural needs of Title VI eligible students.
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to participate in the design, operation, and evaluation of the program.
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to advise the school district on the development of policies and procedures relating to the hiring of project staff including reviewing the qualifications of and making recommendations concerning applicants for staff positions.
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to serve as liaison between Title VI eligible students, parents, guardians and the school district.
Members
Members of the Native American Parent Advisory Council include:
Chair: Darren Harvey
Vice-Chair: Jovita Mowrer
Secretary: Karmela Martinez
Student Rep:
LAMS Native Hawks Sponsor: Angelina Manfredi
LAHS Native American Culture Club Sponsor: Kimberly Engelking
Administration Rep: Renee Dunwoody
District Designee: Jennifer Guy, Acting Superintendent
LAPS School Board Rep: Antonio Jaurigue
Liaison for Native American Students and Families
My name is Julie Dare. I am pleased to serve as the point of contact to Los Alamos Public Schools’ Native American students and their families. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to get to know our Native American students and their families on a deeper level. My goals as a liaison are to facilitate meaningful events for Native American students as well as to connect Native students to valuable educational resources.
I was born and raised in Los Alamos and am a LAHS alumnus. My undergraduate degree is in American Studies, and I have a graduate degree in Special Education. I have served LAPS both as a special education teacher and as a preschool teacher. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at j.dare@laschools.net.
Meetings
NAPAC meetings are held the third Thursday of the month during the school year.
Students Clubs
LAMS Native Hawk Club
Sponsor: Angelina Manfredi The Native Hawk Club is open to students attending the middle school and meets every other Tuesday during lunch.
LAHS Native American Culture Club
Sponsor: Kimberly Engelking
Sponsor: Kimberly Engelking
The Native American Culture Club is open to students attending the high school and meets the first and third Thursdays of the month during lunch.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Resources
Tutoring Opportunities
Tutoring opportunities are available for LAPS Native American students in grades K-12. Contact Julie Dare at j.dare@laschools.net for more information and a list of tutors.