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Board members report on academic committee and NSBA conference, emphasize attendance and family engagement
Summary
Board members summarized a recent academic committee meeting and takeaways from the National School Boards Association conference, focusing on improving student attendance and strengthening family engagement.
Board members used the meeting's update period to summarize a recent academic committee meeting and lessons from the National School Boards Association conference in Atlanta.
Maxine Drew, a board member and participant in the academic committee meeting on March 26, reported that principals and committee members discussed strengthening relationships between schools, families and students. Drew said the committee emphasized engaging at least one adult family member as a point of contact so students remain connected to school, and noted PTSA involvement as a proposed strategy.
Board member Paige described sessions at the NSBA conference that centered on communication, community relationships and improving attendance, including a session called "Revolutionizing School Attendance: The Six Principles for Equitable Engagement." She said the conference offered practical strategies for encouraging students to return to school after declines in attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic; the board plans to compile a report on recommendations for local implementation.
Why it matters: Improving attendance and family engagement were presented as priorities tied to students' academic success. Board members said they will use conference takeaways and committee input to inform future district strategies and the upcoming board retreat.
Ending: Board members said a report synthesizing conference learnings and committee recommendations will be prepared for future board discussion and work sessions.
