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Staff to finalize 'Portrait of a Graduate' framework after low survey turnout
Summary
Staff presented an update on the state 'Portrait of a Graduate' process, reporting 130 survey participants to date; the team will align chosen characteristics to K–12 'I Can' statements and return to the board with a proposal for approval.
A district staff presenter updated the board on the Portrait of a Graduate initiative — a state‑aligned effort to define essential skills and characteristics students should demonstrate at graduation. The presenter summarized the process so far: research, a stakeholder survey launched in January 2025 with multiple reminders, and work to align the chosen characteristics to grade‑band 'I Can' statements.
The presenter reported that, despite outreach, the survey produced 130 participants across stakeholders (staff, parents, students and community). The presenter asked the board for feedback on whether to proceed with the current participation level or extend outreach (for example using incentives or targeted launches), and outlined next steps: refine the characteristics with the team, align them to K–12 competency statements, develop professional development for staff, and prepare a proposal for board consideration and vote (the presenter noted it is a state‑mandated activity and the team is aiming to finalize this school year).
Board members discussed timing and tactics to boost participation (relaunches targeted at seniors and linking survey tasks to required family actions such as Skyward permissions). The presenter said emails were captured for follow‑up and that staff would relaunch or re‑target groups if the board requested additional input. The presenter affirmed that, once finalized, the framework will inform staff professional development and be returned to the board for discussion and approval.
