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Parent introduces herself during public comment, says families want open communication with Elmwood Park schools
Summary
During the public comment period, a parent said she and other families introduced themselves to teachers, reviewed the year's curriculum and offered to be a point of contact for concerns at Elmwood Park CUSD 401.
A parent speaking during public comment said she has a kindergartener, a second grader and a fourth grader and that she and other families wanted to "show our faces" and offer support for Elmwood Park CUSD 401.
The commenter said families had met teachers and discussed the school year's curriculum. "We just went to all the teachers, introduced ourselves, talked a little bit, see what the curriculum is for the year," the commenter said.
Why it matters: Parents and guardians acting as regular points of contact can affect day-to-day communication between teachers and families, and such offers of support can shape how schools and families resolve questions about expectations and curriculum during the year.
In the remarks, the commenter said her family has lived in the district for five years and that familiarity with teachers has helped set expectations. "We've been here for 5 years, so we kinda know what to expect," the commenter said. She added that introducing themselves makes it easier for teachers to raise concerns or questions with parents: "It's nice just to see everyone, get our face out there, let them know who we are, and so when they have concerns or questions, then we're there for the communication open for them."
No formal action or board direction was recorded in the transcript related to these comments. The remarks occurred during the public comment portion of the meeting and were delivered as personal observations and offers of informal support, not as a request for a board vote or policy change.
