BOURNE — Bourne Public Schools is pleased to announce that Superintendent Kerri Anne Quinlan-Zhou has been appointed as a member of the State Council to the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunities for Military Children.
The Commission works to assist military-connected students to overcome the challenges associated with moving frequently, and to ensure that their credits follow as they transition to a new district.
The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) is made up of commission members and ex-officio representatives from all 50 states.
“I am honored to have been appointed to the MIC3,” Superintendent Quinlan-Zhou said. “At Bourne Public Schools, we strongly value our longstanding relationship with our partner Joint Base Cape Cod. I am very grateful for the opportunity to advocate for military connected children in Bourne, as well as across the state.”
The Massachusetts Commission includes the state Education Commissioner, representatives of the Department and Defense, military families and veterans, a state legislator and school superintendent. Superintendent Quinlan-Zhou was asked to join this year. She was appointed in February.
Bourne Public Schools offers support and a variety of opportunities to many military-connected students and families in the Bourne community and Joint Base Cape Cod.
“We are pleased that Governor Healey has appointed Bourne School Superintendent Quinlain-Zhou to the State Council of MIC3,” said Chair of MIC3 State Council Rear Admiral (U.S. Navy, Retired) Clarke Orzalli. “She brings a wealth of experience and passion in dealing with transfers of Military Connected Students. We look forward to working with her to further the mission of MIC3 in Massachusetts to address the challenges of military children and their frequent relocations. It allows for uniform treatment as military children transfer between school districts in member states.”
A ceremony to commemorate the Month of the Military Child will take place on April 12, at 9 a.m. at Bourne Intermediate School and will include a reading of the Governor’s proclamation.
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