.capitol streets.
Success of Phelps High School ANC6A Report by Nick L. Alberti Chair Amber Gove (6A04) convened the November 12, 2020 meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6A via WebEx with Commissioners Marie-Claire Brown (6A01), Commissioners Phil Toomajian (6A02), Mike Soderman (6A03), Stephanie Zimny (6A06), Sondra Phillips-Gilbert (6A07) and Brian Alcorn (6A08) in attendance. Ruth Ann Hudson (6A05) was absent.
Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School Olatundun Teyibo, Director of Phelps Architecture. Construction and Engineering High School presented on how Phelps High School is serving students from ev-
ery ward in DC as part of the National Academy Foundation, which is a movement to ensure young people are prepared for the future whether it be attending college or starting to work immediately after high school. Phelps has six pathways for students to follow; architecture, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, engineering and IT networking. The pathways at Phelps include lectures with guest speakers from each industry, on-site visits for students to see firsthand what working in their given field looks like as well as holding mock interviews, informational reviews, job shadowing and even paid internships and apprenticeships. This provides invaluable experiences for the students plus gives them faceto-face interactions with potential future employers and other members of their chosen field.
Committee Motions and Recommendations:
Community Outreach Committee • The Commissioners approved a grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Ludlow Taylor Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for the continual use of IXL for virtual education and $1000 for school supplies. The Commissioners tabled the motion to approve a grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Ludlow Taylor PTO for the continual use of City Year to support best educational practices in the classroom.
Transportation and Public Space Committee
• The Commissioners voted, unanimously, to send a letter of conditional support to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) for a fence in public parking at 205 15th Street NE [Public Space Application #358240], provided that it be placed on the line in the site drawing that the applicant provided to the ANC, that it not exceed four feet in height and that it be lattice (as specified in the application) or other open construction (at least 40% open). • The Commissioners voted to send a letter to DDOT 6in opposition of the construction of a shed in public parking at 205 15th Street NE [Public Space Application #358240], as the use is incompatible with public parking. The vote was 5-0-2 with Commissioners Toomajian and Alcorn abstaining. • The Commissioners voted to complete the public restroom pilot survey indicating a first choice of locations at 8th and H Street NE and a second choice being wherever along the H Street NE corridor would be suitable given pedestrian traffic and plumbing needs. 56 H HILLRAG.COM
