On July 1, 2004, the NYC Community Education Councils and Citywide Councils began their historic new role in educational history.  These councils, known as CECs, have in essence replaced each district’s Community School Boards.  The CEC serves as an advisory board providing input and comment to the Chancellor and the Panel on Educational Policy regarding the needs of the district and DOE policy, in addition to policy implementation.  We serve as advocates for the parents of the district, as well as the district itself to the Chancellor and PEP. 

• To promote achievement of educational standards and objectives relating to the instruction of students
• To serve as a liaison with School Leadership Teams and provide assistance where possible.
• To provide input to the Chancellor and the Panel on Educational Policy on matters of concern to the district
• To submit an evaluation of the Community Superintendent and Local Instructional Superintendents
• To review the district’s educational programs and assess their impact on student achievement
• To approve zoning lines for district schools

The Councils were designed to ensure that parents have a voice and are able to provide hands-on leadership and support for public schools. Parents control the majority of the seats on all of the councils; at least 9 out of 12 available seats are held by public school parents.  Students and community members make up the remaining seats.

You may reach us by phone at 718-420-5746, by fax at 718-420-5745 and via e-mail at CEC31@schools.nyc.gov