Bridgeport board completes communications training; superintendent to run ThoughtExchange survey

The Bridgeport Board of Education met in a special in-person session Monday evening, June 2, at Harding High School’s library for the sixth of a multi-part communications training series for board members and district leaders. The board completed the session, directed Interim Superintendent Dr. Avery to develop a ThoughtExchange survey for district stakeholders within two weeks, and agreed to hold community forums required by the commissioner’s office to collect public input.

The training, led by a consultant identified in the meeting as Chris, focused on how the board and the district tell their story, build public confidence and create two-way engagement with families, staff and community partners. “If you don't tell your story, someone else will,” Chris told the board, urging members to be proactive about messaging, use the district website and social channels strategically, and expand community…