Engagement and Collaboration

Goal:

To foster a strong and collaborative community, recognizing the invaluable contributions of families, communities, and educational partners in preparing students for the future.

How We Will Achieve This:

Create Genuine Opportunities for Agency

Elevate teacher leadership opportunities within the district.
Promote student leadership and agency in decision-making processes.
Offer robust Athletic, Co-Curricular, and Extended Learning activities to engage students.
Leverage after-school programming and funding to extend and enhance school-day initiatives.

Engage with the Community in Meaningful Ways

Strengthen communication with families and the broader community through varied and regular communication channels from all schools.
Share data and statistics demonstrating the benefits of family and community engagement.
Maintain a visible presence and active participation within our communities.
Offer place-based educational opportunities within communities, expanding opportunities for student volunteering and community service.
Build lasting community partnerships, grounded in shared values and equity, to help all learners and staff thrive.
Continue to expand and develop quality Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities with local businesses.
Provide increased opportunities for students and families that bridge school and community, including regular events and activities in all schools to celebrate student learning, inform, and gather public input.
Offer a Teen Internship Program in collaboration with WBL to increase sustainable and mutually beneficial community partnerships.
Establish a College and Career Readiness Drop-in Center at Missisquoi Valley Union (MVU).
Host Career Fairs with local businesses representing diverse opportunities in Franklin County.

Utilize Flexible Pathways and Alternative Learning Experiences

Develop new alternative programs for elementary and middle school students.
Maintain and enhance existing alternative programs and pathways.
Provide training for a team of educators in sustainable, place-based education and project-based learning.
Align and expand WBL and enrichment programs with a focus on place-based education and real-life experiences.
Offer place-based education opportunities to support students in becoming stewards of the land, an integral role emphasized by Abenaki and indigenous cultures.
Increase Dual Enrollment offerings at MVU.

Measures of Success

By Spring 2029

Increased number of events for families and the public hosted in MVSD schools.
Increased numbers of students involved in athletics and extracurricular activities.
Increased numbers of students involved in volunteer and community service activities.
Increased numbers of students involved in formal and informal leadership opportunities.
Increased numbers of internships and Work-Based Learning placements.
Documented examples of place-based educational activities taking place in school communities.
Increased numbers of community partnerships throughout Franklin County.
Improved communication data, reflecting enhanced engagement.

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