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City Schools of Decatur workshop urges clearer chain of command and two‑way community engagement
Summary
At a board workshop, presenters advised clearer 'chain of command' for constituent issues, more two‑way civic engagement (not just input), and expanded outreach—especially to non‑English speakers—while the superintendent described advisory councils and a new constituent‑services portal.
At a City Schools of Decatur workshop, a presenter told board members they "set the tone for the whole district," urging clear norms and a chain of command for constituent complaints and routine operational requests. The session focused on turning vague public input into sustained, two‑way civic engagement.
Why it matters: Better-defined roles and improved outreach can reduce repeated, time‑consuming individual requests to board members, surface problems earlier and build trust with families who do not currently participate in school governance.
Presenters emphasized that board members and the superintendent play distinct…
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