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District details new family and community engagement efforts: parent university, 2‑gen pilot and volunteer expansion
Summary
The board heard an update on Strategic Plan Pillar 5 initiatives, including parent universities, a CEO-in‑schools pilot, a 2‑generation (2‑gen) program to support parents’ education and workforce pathways, expanded volunteer/resiliency coach efforts, and community outreach such as a Newtown trolley tour.
Sarasota County Schools presented Phase 1 and Phase 2 work on Strategic Plan Pillar 5 (Family and Community Engagement) at the April 1 work session, describing a mix of ongoing programs and new initiatives intended to boost early-literacy supports, deepen business partnerships and expand volunteer capacity.
Director of Strategic Engagement Doctor Moore and the strategic-engagement team summarized accomplishments since the board adopted the district strategic plan, highlighting partnerships and targeted supports for Title I schools. Key items presented:
- Chalkboard Champions / Pack the Bus: The district and partners ran school-supply drives for early fall; the district said it received a community donation check for $15,442 to…
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