District details community schools rollout and PBL training, highlights parent center and AI planning tool

District staff presented the community schools implementation plan, emphasizing a whole‑child strategy that links academics with health and social services, family engagement and community partnerships.

The presenter described newly formed advisory committees and a parent center at the Isabelle site that serves both parents and students; outreach coordinator Ralph Reyes created an Instagram page to increase engagement. "We have great schools. So, every student deserves one," the presenter said, framing the initiative as an assets‑based approach to serving students.

Staff highlighted a multi‑day PBL (project‑based learning) workshop attended by elementary through high school teachers and reported pre/post gains in teacher confidence in implementing PBL strategies. The district also introduced 'Inquire,' an AI‑guided planning tool created by the Learner‑Centered Collaborative, which staff say asks teachers structured planning questions and generates scaffolded project templates aligned to standards. Trustees requested continued educator involvement in shaping AI outputs and asked for sample lesson plans and midyear check‑ins to support sustained implementation.

Next steps include further data monitoring, parent leadership development, staff onboarding, and sharing the compiled community assets document with participating teachers. The board did not take a vote on funding at this time; staff requested trustee feedback on implementation priorities and follow‑up reporting.