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Trustees prioritize communication, transparency and community engagement ahead of future bond outreach
Summary
Board members proposed a communication goal to build trust and prepare the community for future bond measures, recommending town halls, listening sessions, improved financial transparency and stakeholder advisory committees.
Trustees emphasized building trust and transparency with the community as a foundational priority ahead of any future bond work. Committee member (S3) described the objective as making the community "bond ready," meaning residents understand the district's needs, trust leadership, and can prioritize capital projects.
Specific steps discussed included hosting town halls, posting financial and facilities documents online, creating videos and speaking engagements by the superintendent and board members, re-starting a stakeholder advisory committee, and offering regular listening sessions. Chair (S1) and staff (S2) agreed the communication plan should be proactive and not solely designed to support a bond campaign; instead, they said it should inform the public about budgeting, facilities conditions, and the board's fiduciary role. The board directed staff to incorporate these activities into the communication monitoring bullet under the strategic-plan implementation.
