Holyoke advisory team finalizes May community forums to gather input on superintendent and communications

Gabriela (Gabby), facilitator for the community advisory team, said the group will hold two in-person community forums on May 19 — 4:30–6 p.m. at Kelly Elementary School and 6:30–8 p.m. at Holyoke High School — and a virtual session on May 21 to gather community feedback on communications and the qualities the community wants in an incoming superintendent.

"The 2 big goals that we really have, collecting some information on communication and what the community really wants for communication, but then also really focusing on gathering community input about the qualities and skills of the incoming superintendent," Gabby said while reviewing the agenda and planned format for small-group conversations and bilingual materials.

Organizers said the events will offer food, interpretation, childcare support and bilingual slides. Sessions will start with food and table connections, a short history and purpose overview, and then break into…