Staff member outlines community-centered student-support model focused on keeping pupils in school

A staff member described a community-centered approach to student support that aims to keep students in school and successful by brokering local resources and delivering targeted services.

The staff member said the plan’s goal is simple: “Put students at the heart of everything we did.”

The presentation framed the effort as a shared responsibility between schools and the broader community, saying leaders should “do whatever it takes to surround them with community of support” and create access to resources needed for academic success. The speaker outlined “differentiated tiers of service” and said the approach uses examples tied to each tier to match supports to students’ varying needs.

Discussion focused on service design rather than any formal action. The remarks described two main functions: identifying and brokering resources already available in the community, and developing and delivering new resources where gaps exist. The speaker emphasized tailoring supports to students who face competing demands on their time and attention.

The presentation did not specify funding sources, program names, or implementation deadlines, and no motion or formal direction was recorded in the provided transcript excerpts. The staff member’s remarks were descriptive of the model and its aims; next steps and responsibilities were not specified in the text provided.