Joseph P. Manning Elementary School
Grow - Learn - Thrive Together
                                                                                                                  Ethan d'Ablemont Burnes, Principal

School Parent Council 

Like all Boston Public Schools, the Joseph P. Manning Elementary School has a School Parent Council (SPC), which is intended to bring all parents and guardians in the Manning community together to support the school.  Every parent or guardian of a Manning student is automatically a member of the School Parent Council and is encouraged to attend and actively participate in SPC meetings. The SPC works closely with the School Site Council to review the school’s budget, recommend programs, sponsor events, solve problems, and raise funds for special school activities.

Who We Are

The Manning SPC is a highly active, creative, and committed group of new and experienced Manning parents and guardians who meet monthly to identify priorities, plan major social and fundraising events, and receive briefings from the principal, Ethan D’Ablemont-Burnes.  Fundraising has supported such crucial initiatives as the school’s arts program and teacher, SMART board technology for Manning classroom use, and field trip buses for student activities, among many other things.

Mission:  
  • ​Serve as ambassadors, fostering communication and a sense of community among all parents. 
  • Encourage parent and community volunteerism at school. 
  • Coordinate projects and initiatives that contribute to school goals. 
  • Serve as advisers to other groups in the school.
  • Coordinate fundraising efforts and encourage parents and community members to support Manning fundraisers. 
  • Advocate for the needs of all students at the manning and throughout BPS.  

​ByLaws:
Portia Charles, parent
George Garcia, parent
Beth Schwartzapfel, parent
​Hez Norton, parent​

Meeting Dates & Minutes 

2017/2018 - Parent Council Meeting Dates:  
  • 10/10/17
  • 11/14/17
  • 12/12/17
  • 1/9/18
  • 2/13/18
  • 3/13/18
  • 4/10/18
  • 5/8/18
  • ​6/12/18
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***All meetings will take place at the JP Manning School from 6:30p-8:00p***

​Archived Meeting Minutes:  
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