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Board discusses community engagement, athletics and enrollment trends
Summary
Board members identified community engagement gaps, proposed better outreach to parents and local media, and discussed athletics as a key ambassador for community support while noting declining student numbers affecting district planning.
During the self-evaluation conversation, board members emphasized the need for stronger community relations and clearer communications with families, particularly with language access and translation needs. One member recommended standing subcommittees and deeper engagement with local service organizations (Lions, Kiwanis) to amplify district messaging and invite community partners to the table.
Athletics was raised as a high-engagement channel: a board member said athletics can be “your best ambassadors,” pointing out that successful sports programs often boost community involvement. Members also discussed declining enrollment and the need to surface positive school experiences in local media to counter negative perceptions and support long-range planning.
