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Students representatives from across the district come together for the November Student Advisory Meeting

Students representatives from across the district come together for the November Student Advisory Meeting
Students representatives from across the district come together for the November Student Advisory Meeting

On November 20, 2024, students from various schools of the Mount Vernon City School District convened at the Board of Education to discuss important student current events and topics. Middle and high school students met with Dr. Jamal Doggett, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Administration, to suggest changes and represent their schools as members of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council.

Scholars discussed important topics ranging from improving lunchtime and food, class sizes and the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election. Many students spoke up about their views on the current school climate.

Dr. Doggett initiated a group exercise where students went around to the room and answered three prompts addressing the presidential election and their concerns, excitement and thoughts for the future. Each student took a turn writing their thoughts on a large sheet of paper with everyone’s opinions. The purpose of this exercise was to promote tolerance and being accepting of others and their differing opinions. 

“We want to stress the importance of respecting other people’s perspectives here in Mount Vernon,” said Dr. Doggett. “ Everyone has different beliefs and views and our job as a school district is to make sure students can properly and knowledgeably interact with people who view things differently than them.” 

Students on council sitting at table
All students present in student council meeting
Students writing opinions on white paper


 

Betty Rosa, Adriane Saunders, and Dr. Smith.
MVCSD officials attend Conference of Big 5 School Districts

Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith, Board of Education President Adriane Saunders, and Assistant Superintendent for Business Jose Formoso attended the Conference of Big 5 School Districts annual fall meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Stacia Fogg with students
Our Students, Now: Pre-K Teacher Stacia Fogg

Now a pre-K teacher at Edward Williams School, Stacia Fogg graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1988. She has been a teacher in the Mount Vernon City School District since 1999 and now spends her time guiding students and their families through the first years of their education.  She is also a member of the executive board for the Mount Vernon Federation of Teachers. 

View the Q+A with her here!

Students representatives from across the district come together for the November Student Advisory Meeting
Students representatives from across the district come together for the November Student Advisory Meeting

On November 20, 2024, students from various schools of the Mount Vernon City School District convened at the Board of Education to discuss important student current events and topics. Middle and high school students met with Dr. Jamal Doggett, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Administration, to suggest changes and represent their schools as members of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council.