Crime is a growing concern in all school systems.
There are also certain areas of local concern that you may want to include in the discussion. However , if there is some issue that is absolutely tearing your community apart, it would be wiser to avoid this question in your first dialogue. Later conversations can address any emotionally laden issues, once a sense of collegiality has been established among the participants. It will be a part of the facilitator's job to keep the conversation focused on the issues you've chosen. In setting out discussion topics, it is critical to avoid jargon and confusing vocabulary.