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Central Elementary emphasizes belonging, guiding coalition and student portfolios
Summary
Central described a redesign focused on belonging, a guiding coalition that unifies leadership roles, and student-led showcases tied to learner profiles; presenters said participation rose markedly after adopting community circles and flexible classroom practices.
Central Elementary's team told the board its redesign centers on belonging and shared leadership. The presenter handed the floor to a site specialist, who said, "At the heart of our redesign is the student experience," and described monthly learner-profile awards, student coalitions (Safety Patrol, Central News, Peace Patrol) and advisory periods used to develop student portfolios.
Central staff said participation in routines has grown substantially following changes such as flexible seating and morning community circles; they described a community engagement center as a hub for PTA and volunteer events and cited the guiding coalition as a means to align PBIS, grade-level leadership and community schools work across campus.
