About Us

We are an all-volunteer grassroots organization that began in 1998 as an independent district-wide parent voice. We seek to encourage reform and meaningful parent involvement at all levels. We strive to bring about systemic changes in the educational framework of our schools.

Our commitment to public education and our work to make it equitable is rooted in the belief that a democratic and civil society should offer educational excellence to all its citizens. We believe the health of a community is tied to its public schools.

We are part of a national network of parents and concerned citizens united to foster and support public education. PPS National Organization has an organizational presence in over 20 states.

Our mission is to empower parents/guardians of Syracuse City School children to advocate for ALL students by assuming an active leadership role in providing opportunities for advocacy, networking, and information sharing with families, schools, community leaders and other stakeholders.

We believe that as a result of this that our schools will be improved for ALL students.

Board of Directors

Officers:

Bob Gardino—President

Pamela Percival—Vice President

Susan Fahey—Recording Secretary

Margrit Diehl—Corresponding Secretary

Peter McCarthy—Treasurer

Directors:

Steve Alleyne

Luz Encarnacion

Jessie G. Griffin

Ed Luban

Rosie Reaves

Cecilia Resti

Zaline Roy-Campbell

Gerald Seals

Harry Thompson

Jackie Yancy

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