COMMUNITY FORUMS

EARLE B. TURNER RECREATION CTR

OCTOBER 25, 2007

Focused Discussion  Area

Responses/Comments

Customer Service

What can be done to improve communications and work relations between parents-teachers-principals?

Student Services

Can we consider new programs in community to involve and engage students?

Can we use peer mediators?

What can be done to aid students and families…coping, mental health assistance?

How can parents navigate system to resolve their child’s issues?

Safety & Security

Should students open doors for teachers and staff?

Would safety & security plans have gone into effect if not for SuccessTech shooting?

Will cell phones be confiscated during security checks?

What schools will receive security equipment first?

What is safety force chain of command?

Will broken security monitors currently in building be repaired?

Will schools with no security officer be staffed with more than one officer?

In future emergencies how can we be sure parents will have timely access to their children?

How can we ensure day-to-day safety of younger students  in K-8 schools and prevent exposure to negative behaviors?

What steps can parents take if their child is being bullied?

Academic

What’s the difference between the OGT & the proficiency test?

Where can parents access the OGT?

Do students have the opportunity to retake the OGT if they do not pass?