Community discussions are held at schools. Meetings are two hours and begin with a large group discussion, move to small groups that include a Board member and district administrator to discuss three or four questions, then move back together as a large group to report out. No business on these nights. Scheduling these meetings on same night as school accountability committee meeting, etc. Hold one and a half-hour listening sessions for invited business community members at times and for the general public at other times in each Board district.
Speakers sign up to address any topic.
Responses provided by staff or Board. Personal thank you notes from Board to follow up with any citizen contact. Supply Board with district-compatible technology for effective communication flow. On-site visits from Board members to PTA and accountability meetings. On-site visits from Board members to staff meetings or lunches.