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Rockport school committee reviews communication, advocacy goals and plans summer workshop
Summary
The committee conducted a public self-reflection on its communication and advocacy goals, praised the 'In the Loop' mailed newsletter and staff work, and agreed to schedule outreach dates and summer workshop time to plan next year’s priorities focused on community engagement and student achievement.
Chair Amy Oakes led a structured public reflection on the committee’s communication and advocacy goal, using state-style rating language and a five-action framework. “I am proud of the fact that we set a goal. We put ourselves out there. We said straight up that we need to go out to the community,” Oakes said, and she asked members to note items they were proud of, areas for growth and potential challenges.
Committee members praised the ‘In the Loop’ publication and staff work on publication and mailing, and recommended scheduling at least one annual meeting and a summer workshop for more in-depth planning. Mark Lorenz said the budget process and administration’s work were areas of pride, and other members emphasized continued focus on academic achievement, budgeting transparency, and better community engagement. The committee agreed to task the superintendent with proposing four outreach dates for the coming year and to plan a summer workshop to refine goals and next steps.
