Indian Education

Indian Education

Contact Information:

Cindy Weaver
Indian Education Director
918-786-3003 Ext. 1107
cweaver@ridgerunners.net

Kristi Collington
Program Coordinator
Cultural Specialist/Teacher
918-786-3003 Ext. 1124
kcollington@ridgerunners.net

Marilyn McClelland
Cultural Specialist/Teacher
918-786-3003 Ext. 1214
mmcclelland@ridgerunners.net

Charlotte Bergman
Indian Education Secretary
918-786-3003 Ext. 1110
cbergman@ridgerunners.net

Grove Public Schools encourages parents of the JOM eligible students to get involved in the development of the JOM program by serving on the JOM Indian Education Committee. Elections for the JOM Indian Education Committee members will be held on October 2, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Grove Public Schools Administration Building located at 310 South Broadway. To serve on the committee, a person must be the parent or guardian of a JOM verified child. School board members or spouses and school employees or spouses cannot serve on the committee. For more information, contact Cindy Weaver at 918-786-3003 ext. 1107.

The Johnson-O'Malley Parent Committee will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Grove Public Schools Administration Building, 310 South Broadway. The purpose for the meeting is to appoint persons to fill two vacancies on the committee, elect JOM Parent Committee officers, discuss and possible vote to reschedule meeting dates for the 2018-2019 school year, and discuss with possible vote to approve a budget revision. Parents of Native American students attending Grove Public Schools are invited to attend. For more information concerning the Johnson-O'Malley Program at Grove Public Schools, contact Cindy Weaver at 918-786-3003 ext. 1107 or cweaver@ridgerunners.net.

JOM Indian Education Committee

Date: October 2, 2018

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Grove Public SchoolsAdministration Building, 310 S. Broadway

For more information contact Cindy Weaver at 918-786-3003 Ext. 1107.

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AGENDA FOR IEC ELECTION

I. Registration

II. Open the Election

III. Provide an Overview of Election Procedures

IV. Discuss the Roles and Responsibilities of IEC Members

V. Review Protest Procedures

VI. Answer Questions

VII. Nominations

VIII. Distribute Ballots

IX. Vote

X. Tabulate Ballots

XI. Announce the Election Results

XIII. Announcements

XIV. Close the Election

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Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Program

Eligibility: Students must be a member of a federally recognized tribe or have a CDIB card or agency letter and meet their tribe's membership criteria.

Services: •School Supplies •Senior Cap /Gown ($30) •ACT ($30) •Incentive Awards •Science Fair Boards •Cultural Specialists/Presentations •Cultural Competitions •Native American Organizations (OCIE, OISHS, NASA, etc.) Student Dues •Cultural Instructional Materials

Title VI Indian Education Program

Eligibility: Students must meet the following criteria (1) be a member (as defined by the Indian tribe or band) of an Indian tribe or band, including those Indian tribe or bands terminated since 1940, and those recognized by the State in which the tribe or band reside; or (2) a descendant in the first or second degree (parent or grand parent) as described in (1), or (3) considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose, or (4) an Eskimo or Aleut, or other Alaska Native or (5) a member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect October 19, 1994.

Services: •Native American Studies Classes •Cherokee Language Classes•Native American Art Classes •AP Testing•Tutoring •Supplies for Native American classes •Cultural Specialists •Cultural Competitions/Activities including Heritage Club •Field Trips •Guest Presenters •College and Career Information