Guide to Voting
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Transcript of Guide to Voting
schools.nyc.gov/elections2021Guide to Voting
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Welcome to the 2021 CCEC Elections!
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Parents who serve on New York City Education Councils
support our public schools.
The families of all public school students will decide who
will fill these seats.
This year, a record numbers of parents are running.
THAT MEANS YOU!!!
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What Am I Voting for?
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Voting for Community Education Councils
Community Education Councils (CECs)
Community Education Councils:
Host town halls with the Chancellor.
Advise on education policies and improvements to school buildings.
Collaborate with the superintendent to improve student achievement.
Decide on zoning lines and consult on school co-locations.
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Voting for Citywide Education Councils
Citywide Council on High Schools (CCHS)
The 4 Citywide Education Councils advocate for specific populations: high
school students, English language learners, and students with disabilities.
Citywide Council on English Language Learners (CCELL)
Citywide Council for District 75 (CCD75)
Citywide Council on Special Education (CCSE)
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It matters!
Councils provide a
platform for parents
to demand action
and accountability
from the DOE.
Bring Change!
What Do Education Councils Have to Do with Me?
Speak out!The work of the
Education Councils
directly affects your
school and your
child’s education.
It’s a fact!
Does your school need a
new gym? A science lab? Is
your school overcrowded?
Councils decide on capital
funding and school zoning
changes.
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Vote!
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What Am I Being Asked to Do?
From May 1 to May 11, 2021
Choose the best candidates to represent you
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Which Councils Do I Vote for?
3 Votes
CCELL
3 Votes
CEC21
3 Votes
CEC32
3 Votes
CEC 32
3 Votes
CCSE
Through your NYC Schools Account, you will be directed to the councils you
are eligible to vote for.
This family has 2 children in a D32 school. One child has an IEP.
This family has a child in a D21
school. He is also an English
Language Learner.
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When and Where Do I Vote?
Voting opens on May 1 and ends on May 11
Use your NYC Schools Account to vote. If you don’t have one, sign
up today at mystudent.nyc or contact your parent coordinator.
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Step 1: Sign in to Your NYC Schools Account
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Step 2: Select a Council
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You may vote for
as many as three
candidates on one
ballot.
You cannot give
more than one vote
to any candidate.
If you are a
candidate, you
may vote for
yourself.
Step 3: Choose Your Candidates
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Don’t forget to
scroll down to the
bottom of the page
to see all the
candidate names.
All three votes
must be cast at the
same time and
from one parent’s
account.
Once you submit
you cannot re-open
the ballot.
Step 4: Complete and Submit Your Ballot
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Step 5: View Your Receipt and Repeat the Process Until all Councils are Completed
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How Do I Get to Know the Candidates?
o Visit schools.nyc.gov/elections2021 to:
Register for live online candidate forums
between March 15 and April 29, 2021.
View the recordings of the candidate forums
Read statements provided by the candidates
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Increase your knowledge about the candidates:
Attend/view the candidate forum for your councils.
Get the word out about the elections:
Talk to your fellow parents about the importance of voting.
Remember: Vote May 1- May 11
Link your children to your NYC Schools Account:
You must have an account to vote. Sign up today
at mystudent.nyc.
Can’t link your student? Ask your parent
coordinator for help.
