The group feel it is coming to a view of technology as a means, rather than an end. Focus Engaging families emerged as the most important focus. Engaging parents is essential for school staff people. People need to feel that engagement is worth the time. Engagement is an ongoing activity, not a one-time event.
Commitment needs to be made at the beginning of the process, with evaluation after.
The most important thing from this committee would be to offer ideas about what is really required to establish productive relationships with our community. Perhaps a model or pilot project could be developed and located in a particular geographic area. What parents want more than anything is more time with their teachers. A lot of things keep teachers from having time to develop those relationships. Suggest talking with professional organizations and public and nonprofits about how they engage their audience.