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ALBANY, N.Y. (March 8, 2010)
-- The City School District of Albany Board of Education has appointed
Fiona Thompson to the new school volunteer coordinator position, filling
an important need identified in
the district's strategic plan, "A Vision for Tomorrow."
Building a quality
volunteerism program throughout the district is a central element in
Strategy 1, which aims to more effectively engage parents and
families in their children’s education. As she begins in this new
position, Ms. Thompson will identify volunteer programs currently
operating in the district and community, and evaluate them to
determine their effectiveness. She will develop processes to
identify volunteer opportunities and the interests and talents of
potential volunteers, and also develop a recruitment process for new
volunteers.
"There are so many different ways that
people can volunteer in our schools," Ms. Thompson said. "It's
almost limitless. Our goal is to have a systematic approach to
volunteerism, so we can create the best possible fit between
people's interests and talents, and our school district's needs."
The board approved
Ms. Thompson's appointment to the half-time position at its March 4
meeting. Follow this
link to send her an e-mail to find out about the myriad
volunteer opportunities available in Albany's public schools!
The mission of the City School District of
Albany is to educate and nurture all students to be
responsible citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners to
successfully compete in the global community by providing an
academically rigorous and safe environment in partnership with parents,
students and the community. The district serves approximately 8,400 students in 16
elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood
schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as
well as other innovative academic opportunities for students.
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