The Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) is seeking community members interested in volunteering for IPEI’s committees or board of directors. Join the effort to support local public education and become an IPEI volunteer. Volunteers do not need to have children currently enrolled in the Ithaca City School District (ICSD). Skills and interests in a variety of areas are needed ; see IPEI website for a listing of opportunities (http://www.ipei.org/index.php?page=volunteer) or contact IPEI byphone (607)256-4734 or email ipei@ipei.org.“A good public education is at the core of a healthy and vibrant community. The Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) supports and enhances education for all students in the I CSD. Being an IPEI board member or committee member enables you to be a part of this fun and challenging task ,” states IPEI Board and Committee member Martha Frommelt. “The creativity and commitment of our teachers and administrators is inspiring. Viewing this work, and supporting it through IPEI’s grants and programs, and the work of the board and committees, makes the future of our community look bright!”IPEI is a not-for-profit organization that believes the education of every ICSD student is enhanced through community connections and support facilitated by IPEI for students and teachers through engagement, collaboration, gifts, and grants. Visitwww.ipei.org for more information.