African American Parent Advisory Committee
About AAPAC:
The African American Parent Advisory Committee (AAPAC) focuses on collaborating with families, REACH staff, and community organizations to:
- Identify the unique academic challenges our scholars face.
- Encourage family involvement in the committee.
- Discuss, plan, and participate in activities that support our scholars on campus.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact!
For more info please reach out to Judi Lynn Jenkins at jjenkins@reachroyals.org.
Council Members
Judi Lynn Jenkins
Aaron Brown - President
Cedric Adams - 1st Vice President
Zahira Scott - 2nd Vice President
Keana Nolen - Recording Secretary
Vanessa Turner - Correspondence Secretary
Veronica Marshall - Supporting Secretary
Alicia Cao - Voting Member
Javani Diaz - Voting Member
Marjean Howard - Voting Member
Annalisa Paladino - Voting Member
Jamaal Turner - Voting Member
Brittney Warren - Voting Member
Rachael Staylor
Upcoming Meetings
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs | September 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM |
| Thurs | November 20, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
| Thurs | January 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| Thurs | March 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| Thurs | May 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
Meeting ID: 879 5137 0476
Passcode: 229534
The mission of the African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) is to advocate for equity and access to educational programs and resources to support the achievement of African American students. AAPAC works to ensure that African American students have the tools and opportunities to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They achieve this through collaboration with parents, educators and community members.
REACH builds a community of leaders through equity, engagement, and excellence, one heart, one mind, one scholar at a time!
Parent Engagement
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Increase parent awareness of:
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Student achievement levels
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Available resources at REACH and in the local community
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Parent voice regarding school budget/LCAP decision-making
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- Help build relationships between African-American parents by:
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Partnering with volunteers
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Recruiting AAPAC members
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Student Outcomes
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Increase free tutoring opportunities throughout the school year.
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Develop student mentorship program