DROPOUT RATE
Ce-Ce promised to decrease the dropout rate.
Promise Kept
- Dropout Rate Decreased from 7.23% in 2011 to 4.59% in 2017
- Opened a Re-engagement Center for students who dropped out of school
- Re-engaged hundreds of youth back into high school or GED programs
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Ce-Ce promised to spend taxpayer money wisely.
Promise Kept
- Voted against the devastating teacher cuts
- Voted for the lower tax increase each year
- Worked with the Board and Superintendent to close a $28 million dollar deficit
- Supported systemic overhaul of business office
- Continually question expenditures
STUDENTS
Ce-Ce promised to put politics aside and serve the students.
Promise Kept
- Introduced Arts at the Core Resolution to save art, music, library and physical education in our schools
- Supported School Uniforms
- Saved and Restored critical school staff positions
- Passed Equity Policy to ensure that all students receive the resources needed to succeed
- Voted for District Wide Full Day Kindergarten
- Supported Curriculum Audit to ensure educational fidelity
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Ce-Ce promised to help bridge the gap between the Community and the District.
Promise Kept
- Increased presence at community events throughout Allentown
- Hosted numerous Community Conversations
- Supported the formation of the Family and Community Engagement Network
- Serve as a resource to students, staff, parents and community members
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Ce-Ce said that she would lead the District to develop a road map toward success.
Promise Kept
- Served on the Strategic Planning Committee
- Listened to the concerns and ideas of families, students, staff and community members
- Identified a new Vision, Mission, Core values and Strategic Initiatives
- Oversaw a central administration staffing reorganization to maximize skill sets
JOBS
Ce-Ce pledged to make sure that the arena and new restaurants downtown would employ Allentown residents
Promise Kept
- Pushed for an Allentown only Job fair, resulting in over 1,000 applicants and over 60% Allentown residents as new-hires
- Started Jobs For Allentown, which helped residents prepare for interviews, create resumes and obtain professional clothing
- Successfully fought for Allentown Residents to have the first opportunity to apply for arena and other NIZ jobs
- Worked with CareerLink to target outreach in neighborhoods surrounding the arena
- Successfully fought for a job center downtown
COMMUNITY
Ce-Ce promised to fight for inclusive development policies by standing up to developers, politicians and the powerful
Promise Kept
- Advocated for a Community Benefits Agreement
- Led residents to fight for Inclusionary Workforce Housing
- Wrote and introduced a Workforce Housing ordinance to City Council and the Mayor for consideration
- Successfully fought to expand access to residential parking permits
COMMITTEES
- Education and Policy Committee Chairperson
- Allentown Recreation Commission
- Allentown Library Board
- Allentown Coalition for Economic Dignity
- Lehigh Career and Technical Institute Joint Operating Committee-District Representative (2017-2018)
- Allentown Human Relations Commission (2011-2017)
- Baum School of Art Board of Trustees (2015-2017)
- Muhlenberg College Board of Associates (2011-2016)
- ANIZDA Jobs Taskforce (2013)
- Jobs for Allentown (2013-2015)