NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Board Trustees Begin Community Engagement to Set Goals for Student Outcomes
NEWS RELEASE
San Diego Unified Board Trustees Begin Community Engagement to Set Goals for Student Outcomes
Open Dialogue, Robust Feedback Essential to Identify Key Priorities of the San Diego Unified Community
February 14, 2024
SAN DIEGO – The Board of Education this week will begin a series of interactive community engagement sessions to gather public input to help shape the San Diego Unified School District’s goals for student outcomes as part of a broader shift to a student outcomes-focused governance model.
The first forum will be held at Mira Mesa High School on Thursday, February 15, and is open to all. A total of eight in-person and Zoom meetings will take place across the district through mid-March. The full schedule and meeting details can be found at www.sandiegounified.org/SOFG.
During the community engagement sessions, trustees will hear feedback from students, families, educators, staff and community partners to codify the vision and values of the San Diego Unified community. The sessions will help inform the district’s Local Control Accountability Plan and allow the Board to develop measurable student outcome goals that the trustees and superintendent will be accountable for in the coming years.
“I know that with clear goals and thoughtful plans, we can accelerate academic achievement and social emotional wellbeing so that all our students reach their full potential,” Board of Education President Shana Hazan said. “It’s critically important to our school board that the student outcome goals we adopt reflect the vision and values of our community. That’s why we’re taking the time to listen to students, families, and educators to understand their priorities.”
A two-year implementation plan for Student Outcomes Focused Governance was recently adopted by the Board.
The community engagement sessions are open to all and serve as the community’s opportunity to share feedback directly with their Board trustees. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided at in-person sessions, as well as interpretation services at all in-person and virtual sessions.
- Thursday, February 15 - Mira Mesa High School Media Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 20 - Student Town Hall: Education Center Auditorium and Zoom, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 23 - Crawford High School Innovation Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 24 - Zoom, 9-11 a.m.
- Thursday, February 29 - Mission Bay High School Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 4 - San Diego High School Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 9 - Zoom, 2-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 13 - Canyon Hills High School Media Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Individuals can also share their perspective via a survey that will be available on the district website and at the listening sessions.
Media Contact: San Diego Unified Communications, Tara McNamara, 619-559-6596, [email protected] or [email protected]
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