Please join us for the November Arlington SEPTA meeting on Thursday, November 8th. The meeting will be from 7-9 p.m. at the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd.
Rooms 452/454
There is free parking underneath Syphax. The building is accessible but please contact us at info@arlingtonsepta.org if you require assistance or accommodations.
Spanish translation is available with advanced notice: espacioespanol@arlingtonseptra.org
Spanish translation is available with advanced notice: espacioespanol@arlingtonseptra.org
This meeting will be live-streamed on SEPTA’s YouTube Channel.
The agenda is as follows:
Thursday, November 8, 2018
7-9:00 PM
7-9:00 PM
Syphax Education Center – Rooms 452/454
A. Welcome Message from the President, Introduction of Special Guests/SEPTA Board Members, and Additional Updates: Janna Dressel (~7:00 – 7:10 pm)
1. Update from Mini-grant Committee
2. Call for Volunteers – Awards Committee (2-3 people), President-Elect, Special Education Parent Liaisons, Treasurer for 2019-2020 to beginning learning along Adam this year
2. Call for Volunteers – Awards Committee (2-3 people), President-Elect, Special Education Parent Liaisons, Treasurer for 2019-2020 to beginning learning along Adam this year
B. Officers’ Announcements and Updates: (~7:10 – 7:20 pm)
1. VPs of Events/Programming – Hannah Grieco and Melissa Sergio Craig
2. Treasurer – Adam Mann – Status on paid memberships, Mini-grants, Phantom Ball
3. VP of Fundraising – Minerva Trudo – Upcoming Online Auction
2. Treasurer – Adam Mann – Status on paid memberships, Mini-grants, Phantom Ball
3. VP of Fundraising – Minerva Trudo – Upcoming Online Auction
C. Panel Introductions: Mental Wellness/Mental Health Supports and Services (~5-10 minutes/panelist)
1. APS Counseling Services Perspective – Supervisor of Counseling Services, Pam McClellan and Director of Counseling at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Susan Holland – To include introduction of Comprehensive Mental Health Teams
2. APS Psychological Services Perspective – Gregory Myers, Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) at Wakefield High School
3. APS Social Workers Perspective – Mary Dolby McDonald, LCSW Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Williamsburg Middle
4. Arlington’s Department of Human Services Perspective – Linh Nghe, Supervisor of Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau/Behavioral Health Wellness Services and Laura Ragins, Psy.D. Arlington County DHS/CFSD/BHD Assessment Unit Supervisor & Arlington County CAC Director
5. NAMI Support Group and Parent Perspective – Michelle Best
6. Moms Demand Action – Elizabeth Ryan or Saira Smith – Be SMART for Kids Initiative
D. Mental Health Panel Discussion and Audience Q & A (remainder of meeting)
E. Adjournment (at or before 9:00 pm)
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