• Host townhall-style meetings to discuss public trust, commitment, and confidence in the corporation through authentic, two-way communication.
• Engage with selected family and community partners to better understand their concerns and wishes.
• Establish a communication process for the introduction of MCCSC needs and changes with an intent of providing opportunities for input and reaction in an open and transparent manner.
• Visit schools and host Muffins with Markay and Listen and Learn Lunches to hear directly from students, teachers, and school leaders.

The goal is to strengthen public trust, to ensure our commitment to our students, families, and community, and to rebuild confidence in the corporation through authentic, two-way communication.

Several individual sessions have been held with local media outlets, business leaders, and MCCSC union representatives.

Alternating months we will host town-hall style meetings. The first is scheduled at Tri-North Middle School on Oct. 9th from 6-7pm.

Muffins with Markay

Highland Park Elementary hosted the first Muffins With Markay parent and teacher discussion. These engagement sessions are designed to provide informal opportunities to talk with the new Superintendent and to exchange concerns, ideas and suggestions.

A robust series of sessions have been held for teachers, parents, and community members to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns regarding planning for a successful school merger. Approximately 230 participants have provided feedback to inform decision-making. Together we:

• convened four (4) MCEA/Teacher meetings;
• held a joint Childs-Templeton PTO meeting;
• sponsored two (2) parent/guardian meetings;
• created an online portal for community members to share input on the Childs and Templeton merger.

Kudos to the staff of MCCSC for a successful school opening! In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, our teams:

• facilitated a Legal Seminar Series for all principals;
• held a 2-day New Teacher Welcome event;
• held several school opening planning and preparation meetings;
• participated in the City of Bloomington’s Million Father March held at Fairview Elementary;
• attended open houses & meet and greets;
• visited all 23 MCCSC schools. 

In November of 2023, our generous community passed the Family-Centered & Community Focused referendum which prioritizes expanding programs and services for our youngest learners.

As part of our commitment to our community, we are convening an inaugural advisory group in Fall 2024.