Locate your school or district policy/procedural guidelines for school and community relations. Write an analysis of the plan. Use the Checklist for School/Community Relations Plan found in Chapter 1 of the Fiore text as a guide for your thinking. ALSO – include how public opinion and the current community dynamics affect implementation of the policy/procedures (see Chapters 1 and 2 in the Fiore text for guidance in your thinking).
Sample Answer
Hypothetical School/Community Relations Policy Analysis
School/District: Hypothetical "Evergreen Ridge School District"
Hypothetical Policy Document Title: "Evergreen Ridge School District Policy on Stakeholder Engagement and Community Partnerships"
I. Analysis of the Hypothetical School/Community Relations Plan (Using Fiore Chapter 1 Checklist as a Guide)
A. Clarity of Vision and Mission:
- Policy Statement: The hypothetical policy opens with a strong statement emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and mutual benefit with the community. It articulates a vision where the school is an integral part of the community and vice-versa, working together to foster student success.
- Analysis: This aligns well with the checklist item regarding a clear philosophy. The vision is broad enough to encompass various stakeholder groups and specific enough to guide actions.Hypothetical School/Community Relations Policy Analysis