Strengthen Family Partnerships and Community Trust in BV Schools
BV Schools will build strong partnerships with families to support student growth and resiliency while fostering community trust and a shared commitment to preserving and building what matters
November 2025 Comprehensive Review Executive Summary
| Strategic Priority Four | Promote Community Connections and Pride in BV Schools |
| Why is this important | Family and community feedback data indicates the importance of clear, consistent communication and meaningful opportunities to engage with BV Schools regarding student progress, district priorities, and opportunities to contribute. Student and family survey data highlights the importance of trusted relationships, belonging, and strong connections between students, families, and schools as essential components of student success and resiliency. Research consistently identifies strong family-school partnerships as a significant factor in improving student achievement, attendance, engagement, and social-emotional development. Families are a student’s first and most important influence, and schools are most effective when they partner with families to support each student’s growth. Consistent storytelling, transparency, and engagement strengthen trust and ensure the community understands the impact of its investment in students and schools. A strong district identity and community connection help preserve the traditions, relationships, and values that make BV Schools unique while building confidence and support for the future. Overall, as BV Schools implements District ENDS, Strategic Priorities, BV Essentials, and student success measures, transparent communication and shared understanding are essential for families, alumni, and community stakeholders to see the progress of the district and contribute to continued improvement. |
| Action steps related to the priority | See details for one major action: Priority 4 Detail of Actions and Resource Allocation Action 1: Family Partnerships – Building trusting partnerships with families through consistent two-way communication, shared responsibility for student growth, regular engagement around student progress, resiliency, and opportunities for families to meaningfully contribute to school improvement and student success. Action 2: District Presence- Strengthening community trust and confidence in BV Schools by building a clear district identity, telling the authentic story of our schools through transparency and data, and engaging community organizations, alumni, businesses, and stakeholders as active partners in supporting the future of BV Schools. |
| Evidence of Implementation | Deliverables for Priority 4 Family Engagement in Schools and Learning Quarterly family engagement and resiliency meetings held at each school or the district. PK-5 families receive at least monthly updates on student progress. 6-12 families have access to ongoing progress monitoring through the Student Information System with grades updated weekly. Annual family survey regarding information on student progress increases in positivity Community Supporting and Contributing to District Mission A district branding and communication framework developed “Preserving What Matters Now, Building What Matters Next” Quarterly community report highlighting district outcomes, student achievement, and progress toward district priorities. ClearGov financial transparency is active, accessible and regularly utilized by the community BV PEAKS and DAC meet at least quarterly. Increased involvement of community dignitaries, alumni, and local leaders actively engaged in schools through mentoring, volunteering, partnerships, and district events. Increased positive community feedback regarding district transparency and communication. |
| Evidence of Impact | The STUDENT SUCCESS and SYSTEM SUPPORT tabs provide the current measures for monitoring impact. For Priority 4, impact to be monitored include: Academics and Critical Thinking: All Academics meet benchmarks Learning Disposition Surveys: 85%+ positivity regarding communication, engagement, leadership Post Secondary: Work Based participation, senior surveys, alumni surveys meet benchmarks Leadership and Vision Executive Summary: Rating at Level of Impact |