Public Engagement at the Board Table



As your board thinks about convening the community, planning with your superintendent is essential. A good place to start is with discussions about current public engagement activities, the results most important to you, the process you’ll use to involve the community, and the resources available to your district. These self-assessments and tip sheets can get you started. Pick the tool that fits your needs, or adapt them to create your own approach.

At the Board Table Toolbox

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At the Board Table Toolbox

Community Relations Reflection Questions for School Boards
Is your community a partner in learning? Have you involved members of the public in meaningful activities and goal setting, or have you relegated them to the sidelines? Use the following questions to help you gauge the strength of your connection to the community.

Collaboration and Community Engagement Self-Assessment
NSBA’s Key Work of School Boards Guidebook frames the role of school boards in student achievement, including the board’s role in community engagement and collaboration. This selfassessment can help your board reflect on your work.

15 Things To Boost Public Confidence in Public Schools
15 Things School Board Members Can Do To Boost Public Confidence in Public Schools

 
 
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