Upcoming Events
CPAC Upcoming General Monthly Meeting
(Live and Recorded on CPAC’s YouTube Channel)
Please keep in mind this is a courtesy!
CPAC NYC (Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council) – YouTube
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About CPAC
The Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council (CPAC) is comprised of the presidents (or their designee) of dedicated citywide parent leaders made up of Presidents’ Councils representing 32 districts, 5 High School Boroughs and District 75 who were elected by our peers to advocate for the 1.1 million NYC Public School scholars and their families. CPAC works as a team to identify concerns, trends, and policy issues and to advise the Chancellor on DOE policies.
The purpose of the organization shall be:
a. To advise the Chancellor, based on input from our members (as defined in Article III), on policies and initiatives of the Department of Education that affect our constituent bodies and New York City (“NYC”) public school students;
b. To inform our constituent bodies about matters affecting the education and welfare of NYC public school students, based on input from our members;
c. To take an active role in the decision-making process concerning the education and welfare of the NYC public schools and students;
d. To assist and support our constituent bodies in raising the awareness and participation of parents in the education of their children;
e. To assist and support our constituent bodies in recruiting and training parents to be involved in district- and school-level governance; and
f. To develop and assist in the training of CPAC members.
CPAC meetings are open to the public (Please keep in mind even though we make our meetings open to the public, CPAC meetings can be close meetings. We are not subject to Open Meetings Law (OML) or the Chancellor’s Regulations. Opening our meetings is our way to increase our transparency, share information, and support. This is a courtesy and not a mandate or right for non-members (general public) Email us at CPAC@DOEexternal.NYC
The Executive Board
The CPAC Executive Board is made up of the parent leadership members of CPAC. The Board is responsible for providing support for our members, scheduling and planning CPAC meetings, facilitating all CPAC communication, coordinating CPAC committees, and working with our membership to develop CPAC positions on DOE policy and programs.
2024-2025 Executive Board
Chairperson – Rosa G. Diaz (MHSPC)
1st Vice Chairperson – Randi Garay (BHSPC)
2nd Vice Chairperson – Erika Newsome-Rodriguez (D8 PC)
Recording Secretary – Ashlee Mulero (D1 PC)
Corresponding Secretary – Josephine Cangelosi (D20 PC)
Treasurer – Rebecca Staley (D30 PC)
The Members
Since CPAC is comprised of the presidents of the 32 community school district Presidents’ Councils, the 5 borough high school Presidents’ Councils, and the president of the District 75 Council — or their designees (CR A660 Article II Section J), CPAC members are PA/PTA members, School Leadership Team (SLT) members and District Leadership Team (DLT) members. Each Presidents’ Council CPAC representative brings invaluable experience and perspective to CPAC, participating in discussions and committees, voting on CPAC positions and motions, and joining in DOE focus groups. They bring back important information from CPAC to their Presidents’ Council and solicit feedback from their councils. CPAC representatives are a vital link in the dialogue that takes place between the DOE and parents on vital issues affecting all our children. CPAC’s Membership/Representation CPAC’s Political Disclosure
The Committees
CPAC has a variety of committees to help further its missions. The Standing Committees of CPAC include:
- Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Committee,
- Special Education Committee,
- Title 1 Committee,
- Legislative / Lobby Day / CPAC Position Committee,
- Capacity Building & Support Committee
- Communications Committee
- High School Committee
- Wellness (Food / Health & Safety) Committee
- Alumni Committee
Ad hoc committees can be established at any time and currently include:
- Accelerating Learning Committee
To sign-up for one of our committees click here
Presidents’ Councils’ Email Addresses (CPAC Membership)
PA/PTAs and Presidents’ Councils are not subject to the Open Meeting Law (OML). Presidents’ Councils are made up of all the PA/PTA Presidents or their designee of that district or borough. Presidents’ Councils’ meetings are closed and it is up to each individual Presidents’ Council to open their meetings up to non-members (Observers). Remember, if they open their meeting up to the public, this is a courtesy and not a right!
District 1 – D1PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 2 – D2PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 3 – D3PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 4 – D4PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 5 – D5PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 6 – D6PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 7 – D7PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 8 – D8PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 9 – D9PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 10 – D10PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 11 – D11PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 12 – D12PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 13 – D13PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 14 – D14PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or presidentscouncild14@gmail.com
District 15 – D15PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 16 – D16PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 17 – D17PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 18 – D18PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 19 – D19PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 20 – D20PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 21 – D21PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 22 – D22PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or pcd22@schools.nyc.gov
District 23 – D23PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 24 – D24PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or D24presidentscouncil@gmail.com
District 25 – D25PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or d25pc1@gmail.com
District 26 – D26PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 27 – D27PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 28 – D28PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or d28prescouncil@gmail.com or pcd28q@gmail.com
District 29 – D29PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or d29presidentscouncil@gmail.com
District 30 – D30PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 31 – D31PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
District 32 – D32PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or d32presidentscouncil@gmail.com
District 75 – D75PresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
Brooklyn High School – BHSPresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov
Bronx High School – BXHSPresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or BxHSFPC.schoolsnyc@gmail.com
Manhattan High School – MHSPresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov – New April 2025: ManhattanHighSchoolPC@gmail.com
Queens High School – QHSPresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or QHSPCNY@gmail.com
Staten Island High School – SIHSPresCouncil@schools.nyc.gov or sibhspc@gmail.com