To help guide and inform the study as it progresses. Members will review information, ask questions, provide feedback, and help ensure the process reflects both communities. Recruitment begins January 13, 2026 with committee appointments following the week of February 2, 2026.
Key dates/meetings for this committee:
February 10, 2026 5:30-7:00 PM
February 24, 2026 5:30-7:00 PM
March 18, 2026 5:30-7:00 PM
March 24, 2026 5:30-7:00 PM
April 28, 2026 5:30-7:00 PM
Structure/Format:
Equal representation from Deposit & Hancock
Meets five times throughout the study
Meetings are 1.5 hrs., rotating locations between districts.
Facilitated discussion with consultants; no decisions made
Topics include:
Educational experiences, Organizational capacity, Financial sustainability, and Draft reporting
Stakeholder Workgroups
The purpose of these groups is to broaden community participation by providing opportunities for more voices to review information and offer feedback on key study areas.
Key dates/meetings for this committee:
Educational Experiences
Feb 10, 2026 2:00-3:30 PM & 6:00-7:00 PM (on-site)
Feb 23, 2026 3:30-4:30 PM (virtual)
Organizational Capacity
Feb 24, 2026 2:00-3:30 PM & 6:00-7:00 PM (on-site)
Mar 3, 2026 3:30-4:30 PM (virtual)
Financial Sustainability
Mar 18, 2026 2:00-3:30 PM & 6:00-7:00 PM (onsite)
DRAFT Report Feedback
Apr 14, 2026 2:00-3:30 PM & 6:00-7:00 PM (onsite)
Apr 20, 2026 3:30-4:30 PM virtual
Structure/Format:
Equal representation from Deposit & Hancock
Workgroups meet two times throughout the study
Initial meetings are 1.5 hrs. with a 1-hour virtual follow-up.
Facilitated discussion with consultants; no decisions made
Topics include:
Educational experiences, Organizational capacity, and Financial sustainability
Focus Groups
The purpose of this group is to gather deeper, more detailed perspectives from small groups about key study areas.
Key dates/meetings for Focus Groups:
Educational Experiences
Feb 10, 2026 4:00-5:00 PM
Organizational Capacity
Feb 24, 2026 4:00-5:00 PM
Draft Report Feedback
April 14, 2026 4:00-5:00 PM
Structure/Format:
Three focus groups total
Participants represent both communities
Designed to surface perceptions, questions, and experiences
Elevating Student Voices
The purpose of this group is to ensure students have direct input into the study, share their lived experiences, and reflect on how potential changes may affect them.
Key dates/meetings for Focus Groups:
Educational Experiences
Feb 10, 2026 12:00-1:30 PM
Organizational Capacity
Feb 24, 2026 12:00-1:30 PM
Draft Report Feedback
April 14, 2026 12:00-1:30 PM
Structure/Format:
Consultants use student-centered facilitation strategies
Three student sessions total
Community Engagement Exchanges
The purpose of this group is to give the broader community a way to participate and share thoughts openly, at scale.
To accomplish this, we will utilize the ThoughtExchange platform which allows participants to share open-ended comments, read others’ comments, rate feedback and generate crowd-sourced insights.
This process of collective brainstorming will be refined by implementing four community exchanges, ensuring that all voices will be heard, even if individuals cannot attend meetings.
Th Bottom line:
This process is designed to maximize inclusiveness, transparency, and balanced participation, ensuring:
Equal representation from both districts
Multiple ways for the public to engage
Students, staff, families & community voices included
Clear timelines and structured feedback loops.
These committees help us gather facts and listen to our communities!
Committee Descriptions & Key ExperiencesÂ
For in-depth detailed information regarding expectations of community involvement, consider reading the Committee Descriptions document linked below.