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Board approves amended linkage questions for student input, asks for better student outreach
Summary
The board combined several linkage items and amended the final question to a neutral prompt: 'Is there anything else you would like to share with the Board of Education?'; members requested clearer plans to increase student participation in face‑to‑face linkages.
The board voted on Oct. 7 to combine linkage agenda items 7.02–7.05 and approve the 2024–25 linkage questions for high school students, staff, cultural community partners and the districtwide parent committee with an amended question four to read, "Is there anything else you would like to share with the Board of Education?"
Board members then discussed how linkages are conducted and how to boost student attendance. Dr Garcia and others asked whether linkages are face‑to‑face or virtual; administrators confirmed they are generally face‑to‑face and left to each school to organize. A student representative said attendance varied widely — some sessions had 12–20 students while others were smaller. "It's one of the few ways that the board gets to participate with students and get their feedback," a board member said, urging student reps to help publicize the sessions.
The motion to approve the combined linkage questions with the amended language passed by voice vote. Administration plans to work with building leaders and student government to increase turnout and consider alternate times or formats to better reach students.
