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Staff member praises Bloomington Public Schools partnerships, cites about 3,000 volunteers
Summary
District speakers thanked community partners and highlighted volunteer engagement, saying the district has "about 3,000 volunteers" this year and encouraging community participation in classrooms and school programs.
A staff member for Bloomington Public Schools opened the remarks by calling education "a community effort," and thanked families, volunteers, businesses and other local organizations for their support.
"Education is a community effort," the staff member said, adding that "Bloomington Public Schools is fortunate to have trusted partnerships with families, volunteers, businesses, and communities." The speaker said the district's doors are open to those who want to take part in school activities.
A resident who said they grew up in Bloomington described the schools as a primary reason for choosing to live and raise a family in the district. "I love Bloomington Public Schools," the resident said, adding that they had "full faith that our kids would have a good experience."
A presenter for the district said volunteer involvement is substantial this year. "We have about 3,000 volunteers in our school district this year that are parents, family members, community members, college students," the presenter said, noting volunteers help in classrooms, media centers and lunchrooms and serve as a bridge between the community and district programming.
The staff member also thanked groups that fundraise for the district, citing the Education Foundation of Bloomington and local businesses as providers of "unique learning experiences" and expanded opportunities for students.
No formal motions or votes were recorded in the transcript; the remarks in the record were acknowledgments and encouragements for continued community engagement.
