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Perales said the district's family engagement work rests on four core beliefs: families have dreams and want the best for their children; families have capacity to support learning; families and school staff should be equal partners; and the district must invite families into that partnership. He described four strands of engagement for campuses: welcoming environments; effective two-way communication; support for home learning; and degrees of engagement that give families opportunities to participate in decision-making.

To help campuses implement engagement work with common language, Perales described a three-tiered model: universal involvement (tier 1) such as open houses and meet-the-teacher events; targeted engagement (tier 2) for cohorts needing additional academic support and parent capacity-building; and intensive wraparound supports (tier 3) involving district and community partners for students with attendance, behavior or academic concerns. Perales said the district piloted a stipend role this year — family academic support representative — to connect parent capacity-building to tiered interventions.

Perales noted a family engagement advisory council developed a draft family engagement plan that defines expectations for administrators, teachers, parents and community members. Trustees who attended campus events praised the program's work and asked the department to continue expanding training and supports for campuses. Perales also introduced staff members Eric Phillips and Sean Bass, who support family engagement and out-of-school-time programs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-05 Arlington ISD Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees","oneSentenceSummary","Aaron Perales, executive director of engagement, equity and access, presented a district family engagement framework emphasizing four strands, a tiered model for campus implementation and the family academic support representative role.","taxTitle","ARLINGTON ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",12953,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6645441,"New Arlington ISD chief communications officer outlines marketing plan framework, presents audit recommendations",1769,2958000,4727000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699651-0d9d404b98f8591d246cffa6d59f0da3&start=2958&end=4727","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699651-0d9d404b98f8591d246cffa6d59f0da3/thumbnail_2958000.jpg","/articles/6645441/Texas/New-Arlington-ISD-chief-communications-officer-outlines-marketing-plan-framework-presents-audit-recommendations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645441-f62e13c424147aafa7173e4bf69369a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139151&Signature=B3lNtmnEbl4qo8WBFwmj52RwFU9NciV28TzeTpyp2I3VX-w1WZ8zmGKyoWpqCvL6TEfUh7Ur87W9fS40hjY-vLxaCPdUrLOcYS~tNtSXi~WCmgWzV8Ziu5XTCUSguI7If1QGL~H-7IVHEjLxLZjHMDK5zBMYxaC0mOfiuv2mCaWaLVHIFOeuBQ7sGnzRLGa8nW51ppvdpJaCD30qXeBaalum~lXAfBIx23uMRBfPACgu7gYWcDRPsqmBkiSnsN6B2GwD-A-~1mufQk~eKf4dDEPbMWDJtSOSTd5XpVkDVyYQMhsf9OdgCy9dsQ-Wrpc~aPHPmLMLRh24zZJ0h3ALig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Diana Northington, Arlington ISD's newly appointed chief communications officer, presented a marketing plan framework and the results of a district communications audit during the Board of Trustees meeting June 5.

Northington told trustees the district engaged an outside consultant to perform a communications audit and returned an executive summary with findings and seven recommendations. She said key strengths included an established crisis communications plan and a perception among parents and staff that district communications are generally accurate and reliable. She said weaknesses included staff turnover in the communications department, a need to improve the district website, and perceptions that the district's promotion of its programs has not met community expectations.

The consultant's seven recommendations she read to the board were: transform the communications plan into a strategic guide; incorporate marketing strategies into communications planning; prioritize internal communications and employee engagement; enhance the district website's content and design; realign the communications and marketing department to district strategic goals; improve consistency in parent communications across campuses; and enhance outreach to nonparent community stakeholders. Northington said work on those recommendations is already underway, including website fixes, social-media monitoring and plans for targeted marketing campaigns.

Trustees praised the framework. Trustee Mike said the report \"aligns with\" concerns he has heard in the community and called it a proactive approach to reduce negative social-media sentiment. Trustee Wilbanks asked about return on investment for over-the-top (OTT) advertising and noted competition from charter, homeschool and neighboring districts. Vice President Sarah McMorrow and Secretary Brooklyn Richardson thanked Northington and her staff for recent communications work during graduations and events.

Superintendent Dr. Smith added that the district met two progress measures: the marketing plan was completed in May and the district's net promoter score on the parent survey moved from 39% to 41%. Northington told trustees she will return with additional, refined timelines and campaign details in future meetings.","Diana Northington, Arlington ISD's new chief communications officer, presented findings from a communications audit and a marketing and engagement framework focusing on enrollment, retention and community outreach.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6645445,"Arlington ISD holds public hearings on Optional Flexible School Day program; no public comments recorded",237,2482000,2719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699651-0d9d404b98f8591d246cffa6d59f0da3&start=2482&end=2719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699651-0d9d404b98f8591d246cffa6d59f0da3/thumbnail_2482000.jpg","/articles/6645445/Texas/Arlington-ISD-holds-public-hearings-on-Optional-Flexible-School-Day-program-no-public-comments-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645445-52be1e11d6069971f4fe6a3bc8faa7b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139151&Signature=iRLFSDjUH43d15AKIHuvuf2Y0-mBcf~SN1PVGSd7nsbsro371YvRLp8u~tQtyLCP9RyUxxrn1WuDwvgPSYWITh84RG8OWEra17~N0XVZjgMpXuTVXtYFa9CcGYVSK6oJLkWpk1-cRwLJTp7QIt4IhluWcbkRATY0KE~1V9VFr~xJwoblAhXup2tcGMli~ile8m-HFOArZmffJJuFUDrcHRi2nTUkhAMklv15iHvZijWjrCVTOOfbpkvXGvGWd5diSdHybLSmZJkzJmRYMWuj5zPrj7oXar~kO8lSvpscrfEWFvbh38-53zkiQBi~4AWJEgXvs7JuIVfF3T08pPo8hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Arlington ISD held two public hearings June 5 on the district's Optional Flexible School Day program (OFSDP) for the 2024–25 and proposed 2025–26 school years. No public speakers were registered for either hearing.

Barry Fox, the district's executive director of transformational learning, summarized program use during 2024–25 and plans for 2025–26. Fox said 106 students at Arlington Collegiate High School and 91 students at Arlington Collegiate and Career High School participated as flexible-attendant students in 2024–25. He said about 30 Venture High School students were enrolled as flexible-attendant students and graduated at various times during the year.

Fox described the OFSDP's purpose and eligibility: it may be used for grades 9–12 students at risk of dropping out, those in approved early-college programs, students at state-approved innovative redesign schools or students who require alternate academic routes because of attendance-related credit denials. He explained the program allows instruction during nontraditional hours — including evening and Saturday classes — and can permit funding based on actual attendance time, with the district able to record attendance as low as 45 minutes a day up to a maximum of 10 hours a day.

With no registered public speakers, the board closed both hearings after the presentations and recorded no public comment on the program.","The board held two public hearings on the Optional Flexible School Day program for 2024–25 and 2025–26. Executive Director Barry Fox described enrollment and program flexibility; no members of the public spoke.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6645450,"Arlington ISD trustees endorse Julie Cole for TASB Region 11 director",95,5951000,6046000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699651-0d9d404b98f8591d246cffa6d59f0da3&start=5951&end=6046","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699651-0d9d404b98f8591d246cffa6d59f0da3/thumbnail_5951000.jpg","/articles/6645450/Texas/Arlington-ISD-trustees-endorse-Julie-Cole-for-TASB-Region-11-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645450-236ff50f94dc9a720ad6ebcd37ec59c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139151&Signature=dXLVAepb6zlaU1pTWQtyD9eQ-GB731vOZ6effsmJPdxFNezI0KQLNbsLgaJNPFxQXnQ4LzcAodBgy07ZC-QWqzor9hV598TwTzES13SZv1Bb9G4hA66g4ap6xB2EBh43ncR76rqHichlT4tJyXTNctBOjg9VTR9QUv~2tgDA9suk~F-JbKPD-9i9zI-FBbZhdPc-7XtEEwvuzrg7lkjQ9~W8gXGidDrq5DQouU1MuuwGvhY0b7-OM6wy2WbCZ3aSNsfaJkRyaqtX5uCCUKAAlWNKv76CMkBnVhHOhjXiWK~54JS67Eyq~Wx5~VGXYOIv2dW6hug9H7CggHhKZFa-NA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees on June 5 unanimously endorsed Julie Cole of Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD for the Region 11, Position A seat on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) board of directors.

Vice President Sarah McMorrow moved the endorsement, saying, \"I move that the board endorse missus Julie Cole, Hurst Euless Bedford of Hurst Euless Bedford ISD for Region 11 position a of the Texas Association of School Boards, board of directors.\" A second was recorded; the board then voted, and the clerk announced that all seven trustees voted in the affirmative.

Trustees who spoke in favor noted Cole's experience with regional trustee groups and legislative advocacy. President Chapa and others said they had worked with Cole previously through area associations and described her as experienced in Texas public education governance. The motion carried 7-0.","The board voted unanimously June 5 to endorse Julie Cole of Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD for the Texas Association of School Boards Region 11, Position A seat.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6645455,"Arlington ISD board ratifies appointment of Dr. Brett Champion as chief schools officer",40,2324000,2364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699651-0d9d404b98f8591d246cffa6d59f0da3&start=2324&end=2364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699651-0d9d404b98f8591d246cffa6d59f0da3/thumbnail_2324000.jpg","/articles/6645455/Texas/Arlington-ISD-board-ratifies-appointment-of-Dr-Brett-Champion-as-chief-schools-officer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645455-c9e82a90510f02265b4182f0fa409ad7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139151&Signature=Sk49vVA1xKv4K-HtZvLFRBzTBQCtmFDS30oSWiwlGQB-Z7umyXNRh~unb8P5Z8RgWylYklwCP1qq9Yp9IsqxYypiDy429hQyf8IGRPnDiCEv1ye4I8I5Z1hQm9Ezh-GUzH22Lav7PRF50bfXBXCr1AwxXPlUJCzAZRBFhlHkYSHxfQddEzG1dwgtSWXXZ~TSyUQdzISihi7gmYxxLhBsz4yzj2x2z58a6obwHyiosYuVQm3Mog6p1sHY-nv6BEFTzORVxBGn1q2KG6ZRteSWfkpJOYGXFCyUm3GgKmaHbJmDClbGaoK12MnDCl1v~nM4dZbllrd6J4T04AT0pchelA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees on June 5 unanimously ratified the administrative appointment of Dr. Brett Champion as the district's chief schools officer.

The vote followed a motion to ratify an individual discussed in closed session. Trustee Fowler moved to ratify the appointment; a second was offered by Trustee Mike. \"All trustees have voted. All 7 vote in the affirmative. The motion carries,\" the board secretary announced after the roll call.

Superintendent Dr. Smith told trustees that Dr. Champion was unable to attend the meeting because he was relocating from Oregon, and described Champion's background. \"Brett comes to us bringing over 34 years in public education experience, including 23 years in leadership,\" Dr. Smith said, adding that Champion served most recently as superintendent in Medford, Oregon, and previously had roles in Klein ISD and Leander ISD. According to Dr. Smith, Champion has led strategic planning efforts, improved instructional practices and expanded access to early childhood education.

Trustees did not take additional public comment on the appointment during the open meeting. Dr. Smith said Dr. Champion will be in Arlington for transition activities before assuming the role full time in July.

The board's motion carried by a 7-0 vote. The ratification concludes the district's closed-session appointment process and moves Dr. Champion toward onboarding and transition work with Arlington ISD leadership.","The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously June 5 to ratify the appointment of Dr. Brett Champion as the district's new chief schools officer; the hire was discussed in closed session and announced by Superintendent Dr. Smith.","actionData","errors"]

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