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Peabody CPAC outlines yearlong schedule, resources and candidate night; requests district distribution of materials
Summary
Members of the Peabody CPAC (parent/guardian council) told the School Committee they have a website, monthly newsletter and a schedule of events including a virtual meeting Sept. 22 and an in-person "meet the candidates" night Oct. 6; they requested the district circulate their calendar and links.
Peabody — Two CPAC leaders updated the School Committee Tuesday on parent-council plans for the school year, including a newly launched website and monthly newsletter, a virtual introduction meeting Sept. 22 and an in-person "meet the candidates" night Oct. 6 at Higgins.
Liz Mover, who identified herself as president of the Peabody CPAC, and Marcy Ruggiero described the council as a volunteer group of parents, guardians and caregivers that supports families navigating school services. They outlined planned fall events including presentations on special-education mediation and mental‑health IEP supports, monthly "Basic Rights" workshops provided by the Federation for Children with Special Needs, and a sensory Santa event scheduled for Dec. 17.
CPAC leaders asked that the district distribute the CPAC meeting schedule and the Basic Rights workshop calendar district-wide and suggested the committee place a link to the CPAC website on the district site. Special-education director Shannon Crompton and school committee members were listed as intended meeting contacts for follow-up.
Why it matters: CPAC provides parent-facing resources for families, especially those with students on IEPs or Section 504 plans; wider district distribution may increase family awareness of supports and workshops.
Details and next steps: The committee and administration agreed to connect CPAC to district communication channels and to consider placing a link to the CPAC website on the district site. CPAC plans to meet Sept. 22 (virtual) and host meet-the-candidates Oct. 6 in person at Higgins.
