KA - School, Family, and Community Partnerships
The School Board recognizes the importance of having a strong partnership between the school system and the parents of our students, as well as the community at large. It is, therefore, the policy of the Board to define standards for involvement between the schools, the community, and the parents of all students enrolled in District schools.
The Superintendent is directed to implement these standards:
- District schools are a welcoming place, clearly accessible to parents and the community.
- Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful.
- The School District will communicate with the community at large on a regular basis.
- Parents are full partners in the educational decisions that affect children and families.
- For the purposes of this policy, the term “parent” refers to any adult who plays a significant role in the care of a student or students enrolled in District schools.
- Parents will be encouraged to visit their schools for beginning of the year events such as “Open House” and new student orientations. These events will be used to disseminate information on school policies, discipline procedures, assessment tools, and school goals.
- Information may be provided to guide parents on ways to assist with homework, give feedback to teachers, and how parents can help their children improve skills and perform well on assessments.
- Parents are encouraged to attend school-sponsored parent workshops to learn about parenting skills, health, safety, nutrition, home environments that support education and other topics of child and adolescent development throughout the year.
- Reasonable efforts will be made to communicate with parents in their primary language or in the language in which they feel comfortable.
- Students and parents will receive information regarding cultural, recreational, academic, health, social, and other resources that serve families within the community.
- The support of area businesses, agencies, and faith-based organizations will be sought through financial, goods and services, and volunteer contributions.
- Partnerships will be developed with local organizations, local town and county governments, natural resources, and talented individuals to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning.
- Student participation in community service will be encouraged.
- Business partnerships will also be developed to assist students in the successful transition to employment or further education.
Legal Reference:
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04(A)(11), Policy Development,
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.14(k), Policy Development Appendix
First Read: September 23, 2010
Second Read: Waived
Adopted: September 23, 2010
Revised: N/A
Last Review: October 1, 2015