The importance of civic engagement for school boards cannot be underestimated. Civic engagement may be what draws school board members to put in the hard work of representing their community, but this can then encourage others, even young students, to see the importance of engaging in one's community, eventually creating a life cycle of commitment and development within the community. This life cycle of civic engagement is what cultivates a sense of investment and ownership in the public.
School board leaders can be direct reflections of their community through a variety of demographics (economically, culturally, etc.). The importance of civic engagement for school boards through this representation can be literally seen when the school board is composed of individuals who reflect the public they serve.
Civic engagement in school boards is vital to ensure that the community's needs are appropriately represented, and its goals are met. School boards are leaders and advocates for public education within their communities, identifying areas for growth and developing plans of action. These community leaders represent the public and hold the Superintendent accountable for achieving the goals set before them.
By identifying areas in which they can promote the quality of life within the community through civic engagement, the school board can then take specific steps toward identifying and tackling these goals.
- Importance of Civic Engagement in Goal-Setting
- Develop a Plan of Action
- Keep the Community Informed
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