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Family Engagement University expansion and parent hubs highlighted in Petersburg schools update
Summary
Dr. Brandy Lee told the board the district's Family Engagement work reached hundreds of families, opened three family-empowerment hubs, and will expand to monthly themed Family Engagement University sessions; two parent-liaison positions and a family engagement specialist were described as part of next-year staffing.
PETERSBURG, Va. — The Petersburg City Public Schools Board received an update Sept. 3 on family and community engagement efforts that administrators said were funded largely through a Community Builders grant.
Dr. Brandy Lee said that in the 2024–25 year the division hosted 16 Family Engagement University activities and served 374 families, opened three family empowerment hubs, partnered with 20 community partners and produced two newsletters. She described the purpose of the family empowerment hubs as on-campus spaces for parents to meet with principals and staff, access books and resources, and connect with community partners such as Brightpoint and workforce programs.
For 2025–26, Lee said the district will move Family Engagement University to a monthly model with themed 'majors' so families can choose more personalized sessions. The plan also includes hiring two parent liaisons to conduct biweekly home visits for students on caseloads, a family engagement specialist to monitor progress and schedule academic conferences, and support to reestablish PTAs with assistance from Chesterfield representatives.
Board members asked for implementation details and timing for PTA outreach; administrators said PTA representatives will visit principals on Sept. 11 and a community session is planned for Oct. 8. Lee credited the Community Builders grant and thanked state partners for support.
