Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Education topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Director says trust, teacher continuity are central to Goddard’s community model
Summary
A director presented an overview of Goddard’s community-focused approach, saying trust is essential, highlighting teacher tenure of 3–15 years, and describing curriculum built around small-group and individual learning; staff accessibility for families was emphasized. No formal action reported.
A director described Goddard as a "community-based" school and said trust between staff and families is central to the school’s approach. "Trust is the end all be all," the director said, adding that building relationships with parents and students is a priority.
The director said the school’s curriculum emphasizes small-group learning alongside individual and whole-group instruction and pointed to long teacher tenures as evidence of stability, listing staff longevity at "3, 5, 10, 15 years." The speaker also stressed that families have "full access to teachers, staff, myself, [and] the other directors anytime of the day," arguing that accessibility helps parents raise concerns quickly and fosters a family-like community.
The presentation framed teacher commitment and daily accessibility as core elements that support students and parents. "We wanna build a family, we wanna build that community, we're here for you guys," the director said, summarizing the school’s outreach and relationship goals.
The excerpt records a descriptive presentation of school culture and instructional approach; it does not record a vote, motion, or formal decision. No actions, motions, or follow-up assignments are included in the provided transcript.
