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Trustees brainstorm community outreach, events and communications
Summary
Board members proposed outreach tactics — coffees with the superintendent, on-campus events, newsletters and targeted online groups — to showcase district work and draw community members who don't have children in district schools; trustees suggested involving students to increase interest.
Board members spent substantial time brainstorming ways to increase community engagement and visibility for district initiatives like the foundation and the performing arts center. Ideas included hosting coffees with the superintendent, on‑campus events to showcase emergency management and other preparations, targeted newsletters and ParentSquare notices, and outreach to local online groups; one member suggested involving students to boost interest.
Trustees noted that some residents who do not have children in the district nevertheless attended the grand opening of the new building, indicating community interest if the district actively invites participation. Staff said they will work on engagement items and bring back a recommended schedule and plan for at least one on‑campus community event in the coming year.
