CEC
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Current Members
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There are vacancies available on this council.
Vacancy Eligibility Requirements
- 9 are parents of children in pre-K through 8th grade, attending a district school or a pre-K program offered by a district school; these members are elected by parents of children attending these schools and programs.
Of these 9, one must be a parent of a student with and IEP, and one must be a parent of a student who is an English Language Learner (ELL). - 1 is a parent of a student attending a District 75 school or program located in the CEC’s district.
- 2 are residents and/or local business leaders appointed by the Borough President.
- In addition, each CEC includes 2 non-voting high school seniors who live in the district and are appointed by the Community Superintendent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CECs are there?
There are 32 CECs in New York City, one for each Community School District. Each CEC represents current Pre-K through 8th-grade students in DOE schools within its district.
When is eligibility determined?
Eligibility is determined as of the date that an application to run for a seat on a CEC is submitted. Once elected, parent members are allowed to serve a full two-year term on the CEC even if they no longer have a child in a school under the jurisdiction of the Community School District.
What if I don’t meet the eligibility criteria?
If you do not meet the above criteria, you may still be eligible to serve as one of the two Borough President appointees on each CEC. Appointees do not need to be parents but must reside in the CEC’s district, or own or operate a business there; additional requirements are listed in Chancellor’s Regulation D-140. Visit the Borough President and Public Advocate Appointee Seats page for more information.