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Board members flag community trust, say communications must improve before major bond drive
Summary
At the retreat board members and staff agreed that rebuilding public trust is necessary before pursuing large initiatives such as facility bonds. They discussed more proactive community engagement, targeted outreach and using local leaders and alumni to reach voters.
Dallas School Board members and staff used the retreat to discuss public trust and the district’s relationship with the community after recent contested votes and public debate about the bond program.
Multiple board members said the district needs to do more proactive outreach and storytelling about positive classroom work. One board member noted that community advocates had been disconnected from…
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