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District outlines 'Ripples of Hope' family and community engagement plan, sets 50% year-one goal
Summary
Green Bay Area Public School District staff presented a strategic priority on family and community engagement, citing a 36% baseline for schools with engagement goals, 1,859 survey responses (13.2% households), and pilots of translation and two-way communication tools to increase involvement.
District staff presented the board with the fourth strategic priority in their plan: family and community engagement, framed as "Ripples of Hope." Ingrid Parker Hill (director of engagement) and the family engagement team outlined a dual-capacity framework, four highlighted goals and next steps that include a districtwide family engagement committee, listening sessions, and alignment of technology platforms.
Staff reported baseline metrics and pilot outcomes: the Year 1 target is that at least 50% of schools will include a family engagement goal in their school success plan; presenters said the current baseline is 36%. Yusuf Kasim reported 1,859 family survey responses between Nov. 3–14 representing 13.2% of households; early findings pointed to desires for clearer communication, greater confidence to support learning at home, and stronger school connections.
Presenters demonstrated language-access technology (Ayla), noting the district has 69 units and web/mobile/QR-code access. Staff also described TalkingPoints and an "Always On" in-person survey. A TalkingPoints pilot across 21 schools showed a 4.5x increase in two-way engagement and nearly a 5x increase in families receiving direct messaging during the pilot period. The district said favorable response analysis will be included in future updates and emphasized capacity-building, culturally responsive communication, and embedding engagement goals into school success plans.
Board members asked about device access, penetration metrics, and cost; staff said analytics dashboards allow schools to view engagement by unique parents and opt-outs and that there is no cost for families to access the platforms.
