We believe that our students truly succeed when we have strong community partnerships in a variety of forms. We are thankful for the deep investment of our community — internships, apprenticeships, donors, volunteer hours — and look to give back and instill a sense of service and pride in our neighborhoods.

We will accomplish this priority by:

1. Conveying the value of public education to our community

• In Progress: Market research is complete and the communications plan is anticipated to be complete in January 2026.

2. Fostering participation in engagement opportunities (PTAC, Committees)

• In Progress: Focus group work is complete. A recommendation will be provided to Leadership in January 2026.

3. Engaging students in community activities

• In Progress: Schools are exploring new ways to connect with families and invite the community into buildings. The Board of Education is expanding student voice by adding student members, and several schools are taking parent-teacher conferences into the community to increase access and engagement.

We will measure success through:

• Public perception survey
• Enrollment data
• Culture of Excellence and Ethics survey