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Wake County Schools reviews staff-only mapping tool that lists community partners; 156 partners accepted
Summary
District staff demonstrated a community mapping initiative launched April 2024 that catalogs community partners, reports 156 accepted partners from roughly 175 submissions, and is currently accessible only on the Wake Connect staff network; committee members raised questions about vetting, filtering and outreach to towns to boost participation.
Wake County Schools staff demonstrated a community mapping initiative designed to make it easier for district staff to find and connect with organizations offering goods and services for students and families. The initiative, launched April 2024, has received about 175 submissions; staff have accepted 156 partners onto the map after vetting each profile.
Dr. Brooksy Sturtevant, identified in the meeting as the district's community partnerships coordinator, reviewed the submission process and the tool's features: partners submit an organization profile with classification (business, nonprofit, faith-based or foundation), a brief description, keywords, contact information and service-area details. Staff review…
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