Nelson Palacios, Director of Education and Youth Services
Phone: (718) 590-3881
Email: npalacios@bronxbp.nyc.gov
The Education unit of the Office of The Bronx Borough President aids students, families, educators and others in attaining educational resources necessary to improve their learning environment. This unit, along the office’s appointees to the Community Education Councils (CEC) and the Panel for Educational Policy, reviews educational policy issues and concerns regarding Bronx School Districts 7 through 12.
Borough President Appointees
Below is the link the for the Borough President Appointee application. The application DEADLINE for Bronx Appointees is June 15, 2023.
Bronx candidates will adhere to but not be limited to the following requirements:
- Candidates will be interviewed by the Borough President’s team.
- Selected Borough President Appointees must sign an Expectations and Code of Conduct.
- Appointees must attend a MANDATORY onboarding orientation.
- Appointees will be required to attend ongoing Professional Development training and workshops offered by the Office of the Bronx Borough President.
- Appointees must attend training and workshops offered by F.A.C.E.
Community Education Councils
Below, please find the links for the 2023 Community Education Council (CEC) application.
- RUN flyer, which can be found here in all languages: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/Community-and-citywide-education-councils-cecs/elections-2023-community-and-citywide-education-councils/run
- Info Sessions flyers, which can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/Community-and-citywide-education-councils-cecs/elections-2023-community-and-citywide-education-councils/information-sessions-schedule
There are 32 Community Education Councils (CECs) in New York City. Each CEC represents a Community School District that includes public elementary, intermediate and junior high schools. Additionally, there are four Citywide Education Councils that advocate on behalf of high school students, English Language Learners (ELL), and special education students (District 75 council and the Citywide Council on Special Education). All Community and Citywide Education Council members are selected for two-year terms by the Parent Associations or Parent-Teacher Associations (PA/PTAs) of the schools in their district.
Each CEC has 12 members, including nine parents selected by the district’s PA/PTAs, two members appointed by the Borough President and one student member selected by the Community Superintendent.
If you have any additional questions about the Community Education Councils, feel free to contact the Office for Family and Community Engagement at (212) 374-4118 or face@schools.nyc.gov.
There is a Community Education Council (CEC) office located in each of the school districts:
CEC Offices
District 7
501 Courtlandt Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
718-292-0164
CEC7@schools.nyc.gov
District 8
1230 Zerega Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
CEC8@schools.nyc.gov
District 9
250 East 164st
Bronx, NY 10456
CEC9@schools.nyc.gov
District 10
One Fordham Plaza
Bronx, NY 10458
CEC10@schools.nyc.gov
District 11
1250 Arnow Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
CEC11@schools.nyc.gov
District 12
1434 Longfellow Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
CEC12@schools.nyc.gov
Bronx Borough President Community Education Council Appointees
The Bronx Borough President’s Appointees 2022 are:
CEC 7
- Vacant
- Vacant
CEC 8
- Lourdes Jibodh
- Aurora Ronda
CEC 9
- Gwendolyn Primus
- Wanda Jackson
CEC 10
- Emma Alotta
- Douga Ba
CEC 11
- Kim Famous
- Amy Fair
CEC 12
- Joscelyn T. Mahon
- Sharon Rowell
Neighborhood Advisory Board
Residents who are interested in joining a NAB and playing an important role in their community should complete an application, or contact DYCD’s Community Connect by phone at 1-800-246-4646, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, or by email at communityconnect@dycd.nyc.gov.
School Crossing Guards
Safeguard Schoolchildren through the City’s Busy Streets
The NYPD position of school crossing guard is part-time employment that comes with a personal sense of job satisfaction as you safeguard school children walking across busy intersections on their way to and from school. School crossing guards oversee and control traffic flow around schools in the morning, at lunch time, and at the end of the school day.
Entrusted with the safety of the city’s schoolchildren, candidates for this position are asked to meet certain physical and medical requirements, and complete six days of training at the NYC Police Academy once appointed. In return, school crossing guards are rewarded with an exceptional opportunity to serve their community, while earning a competitive salary with family health insurance benefits.
Visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/civilians/school-crossing-guard.page for more information.
Panel for Education Policy
The Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) is the governance body for the Department of Education. The PEP consists of 13 appointed members and the Chancellor. Each borough president appoints one member and the mayor appoints the remaining eight. The Chancellor serves as an ex-officio non-voting member. For more information see:
Panel for Educational Policy
52 Chambers Street
New York NY 10007
212-374-5038 (Phone)
212-374-5588 (Fax)
Contact information:
Geneal Chacon
851 Grand Concourse
Room 206
Bronx, N.Y. 10451
Phone: (718) 590-6012
Fax: (718) 590-4690
The borough president has also created five education consortia – Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, High School and Higher Education . This allows educators and parents to network, share resources and work on policy concerns.
Important Contacts
NYC Department of Education
The Department of Education (DOE ) Parent and Families page provides a plethora of useful information regarding NYC public school education, summer opportunities for children and even parent leadership involvement. For more information:
schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/default.htm
Division of Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
The NYC Department of Education is dedicated to creating and supporting partnerships between schools, families and the community. As a central resource for family engagement, the Division of Family and Community Engagement strives to involve and inform parent leaders and families as essential partners in helping students achieve college and career readiness. For more information, visit:
schools.nyc.gov/Offices/FACE/default.htm
Pre-K Admissions
For more information, visit the Pre-K resource page:
schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/Resources/default.htm
After School Programs
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development offers engaging high quality programs for young people in all five boroughs of New York City during the hours they are not in school. For more information, click here.
Special Education Assistance
For further information: http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/SpecialEducation/default.htm
Resources for Children with Special Needs: http://resourcesnyc.org/
The Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution: http://www.imcr.org/
Continuing Education
The Office of Adult and Continuing Education at the Department of Education
The New York City Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE) is the largest provider of adult literacy education services in the state. They are an integral part of the City of New York Department of Education’s District 79 – Alternative Schools and Programs.
They offer over 900 classes for adults age 21 and over. They operate four Adult Learning Centers located in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and The Bronx. They offer day and evening classes Monday through Saturday at more than 300 sites in all five boroughs, including public schools, community centers and faith-based organizations. Students can take classes at any of their sites, regardless of which borough they live in. All classes are taught by certified teachers and are offered free of charge (tuition-free).
Ongoing registration for classes in Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency (GED), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) is held regularly at schools and offices around the city.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/SpecialPrograms/AdultEd/default.htm
Archdiocese of NY
Archdiocese Contact Information
Bronx Charter School Listings
Visit the NYC Charter Center website.