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Walton emphasizes visibility, surveys and 'no surprises' communications policy
Summary
Walton told the board he prioritizes visibility in schools, layered stakeholder outreach, and a board-agreed communications protocol with frequent updates and no surprises.
Walton told Vice President Lisa Valerio Noak and other trustees that stakeholder outreach should begin closest to the decision and ripple outward; he advocated surveys and an online site with a 90-day plan so staff and community members can provide input. "Listen, learn and lead," he said, and noted he uses automated surveys and a public site so community members can complete forms and the district can act on the input.
On crisis communications, Walton said the superintendent's office should serve as the media hub, give available information promptly, and set a time for the next update. He added that he makes himself available on social media (Facebook Messenger) and prefers direct questions to public postings.
