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Trustees press for more visible outreach as district plans town halls, ambassadors and parent centers
Summary
Board members urged stronger outreach and celebration of school successes — recommending town halls, consolidated events, and closer use of community partners and local media — and asked staff to provide clearer engagement metrics for parent and community events.
Trustees emphasized the need for better community outreach and clearer metrics to track engagement. Chair (S1) and Trustee (S7) proposed town halls and a State-of-the-District approach so the public understands district priorities. "As the district goes, so does the community," Chair (S1) said when urging a broader communication strategy to build public support.
Staff and trustees discussed consolidating outreach events across sites, using back-to-school nights and parent centers strategically, and employing social media and local media (Santa Paula Times) to highlight positive outcomes. Trustees asked directors to return with attendance metrics and a living document to show monthly progress on engagement actions.
