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Lake Dallas ISD presents Priority 3 update on parent, family and community engagement
Summary
School leaders told the board the district is using ParentSquare, biweekly newsletters, family nights and community partnerships to advance Strategic Plan Priority 3 and will measure progress via a spring Measurable Results Assessment (MRA).
Campus leaders updated the board on Priority 3 of the Lake Dallas ISD strategic plan—parent, family and community support—during the March 24 meeting. Presenters described campus-level strategies to increase communication and community engagement in the 2024–25 school year.
Carrie Blevins and Jessica Bovan (campus leaders) summarized several consistent strategies across elementary campuses, including using ParentSquare for text and email notifications, sending biweekly newsletters, using social media to share events and running grade-level open houses and family nights. Blevins said, “Priority 3, goal 1 on the district improvements plan is to engage in ongoing communication with parents and the community during the 24–25 school year.”
Examples shown to the board included Read Across America events, family STEAM or math nights, multicultural nights, and a literacy night called “Milk and Bookies.” Presenters noted community partnerships such as a local Rotary Club providing dictionaries to third graders and the Lake Cities Fire Department’s annual fire-safety demonstration.
The campuses described their participation in the Leader in Me program and said they plan to measure engagement through the district’s Measurable Results Assessment (MRA), a spring survey of families, staff and students that will identify strengths and areas for improvement. Presenters told the board the MRA went live during spring break and results will be used to refine campus engagement plans.
Board members thanked the presenters and asked clarifying questions about the communication tools and events schedule. No formal action was taken; the item was presented as information.
