District 19 Community Education Council
Moving Forward Together
Welcome!
On July 1, 2004, the NYC Community Education Councils and Citywide Councils began their historic new role in educational history. The Councils, known as CECs, have in essence replaced each district’s Community School Board.
The CEC serves as an advisory board providing input and comment to the Chancellor and the Panel for Educational Policy regarding the needs of the district and DOE policy, in addition to policy implementation. We serve as advocates for the parents of the district, as well as the district itself to the Chancellor and PEP.
There are 32 CECs in NYC, one for each of the community school districts. There is also a Citywide Council on Special Education (CCSE),a Citywide District 75 Council (CD75), a Citywide Council on High Schools (CCHS), and a Citywide Council on English Language Learners (CCELL).
Dear District 19 Community,
On behalf of Community Education Council 19, I am proud to officially announce the board members for the SY 2025–2026 school year.
Community Education Council for District 19 - Board Members:
- Joyce French, President and Brooklyn Borough President Appointee
- Kimberly Washington, Vice-President
- Evelyn Pugh, Treasurer and Brooklyn Borough President Appointee
- Kimberly Ford, Recording Secretary
- Tion Prescott, Timekeeper
- Kristin Garcia, IEP Parent/Council Member
- Simone Phillips - Webster, District 75 Parent/Council Member
- Emily Walker, Council Member
- Shandale Franklin, Council Member
- Tasha Wells, Council Member
- Rebecca Reyes, Council Member
Congratulations! We are excited to continue our important work together in advocating for the success and well-being of all students across District 19. Your continued service and dedication play a vital role in ensuring every child in our district receives a high-quality and equitable education. We look forward to working together to strengthen family engagement, support our schools, and uplift our community.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a productive and inspiring year ahead.
Greetings,
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Community Education Council (CEC) for District 19 Calendar/Business meetings, a valuable opportunity for families, schools, and community members to come together and discuss important matters impacting our schools and students.
Details of the Meeting:
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:00pm
Location: The Roberto Clemente School - PS 13
Address: 557 Pennsylvania Avenue - Auditorium, Brooklyn, NY 11207
This meeting is an important chance to share your voice, hear updates from the council, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of education in District 19. Your participation is vital in fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment for our students.
We welcome our non-English speaking families to attend and participate in our CEC19 meetings. Due to DOE policies, we are required to have written reservations for Interpretation Services 10 days business days in advance of our meetings.
Individuals wishing to speak must sign the speaker sign-in sheet no later than 6:45pm for the General Public Comment session.
