We’ve been busy the last few months asking the community how it defines successful schools, working with the Board of School Committee, and sharing our work on local radio and tv stations. Catch up on our community outreach via the links below.
Community Visioning Forums
We held three forums in December to show community members our short list of ideas and hear which ones they liked best.
Dec. 3, 2019: Teaching and Learning
Hosts: Manchester teachers Abigail Gemme and Katie Labranche, members of our Community Planning Group, and Adam Rubin of 2Revolutions, our education planning partner
Dec. 12, 2019: Financing our schools
Hosts: Manchester lawyer Michael Delaney, a member of our Community Planning Group, and Adam Rubin of 2Revolutions, our education planning partner
Dec. 18, 2019 Community Partnerships and Operational Effectiveness
Hosts: Diane Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Manchester, community builder Deo Mwano, both members of our Community Planning Group, and Rachel Lopkin of 2Revolutions, our education planning partner
Radio and TV
In partnership with Manchester Public Television, we are sharing our news and events with weekly television and radio spots. Our past shows are below.
Radio
Dec. 5, 2019 – Local voices are driving our plan
Guests: Diane Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Manchester, community builder Deo Mwano, and Manchester Proud Coordinator Barry Brensinger. Diane and Deo are members of our Community Planning Group.
Dec. 19, 2019 – Meet one of our student supporters
Guests: Kimiya Parker-Hill, a Manchester high school senior and member of our Community Planning Group, and Manchester Proud Coordinator Barry Brensinger
Jan. 9, 2020 – Manchester Proud and the business community
Guests: Mike Skelton, President and CEO of the Manchester Chamber and member of our Community Planning Group, and Manchester Proud Coordinator Barry Brensinger
Jan. 14, 2020 – Today with Jack Heath
Guests: Manchester lawyer Michael Delaney, a member of our Community Planning Group, and Barry Brensinger, Manchester Proud Coordinator update listeners on Manchester Proud’s work
Television
Nov. 21, 2019 – Manchester Proud 101
Guests: Manchester Proud Coordinator Barry Brensinger and Adam Rubin of 2Revoloutions, our education planning partner
Jan. 6, 2020 – Manchester Proud partners with school leaders
Guests: Manchester Proud Coordinator Barry Brensinger and Superintendent Dr. John Goldhardt from the Manchester School District
Jan. 29, 2020– The Progress Report with Bob Backus
Guests: Weston Elementary Principal Lizabeth MacDonald, a member of our Community Planning Group, and Manchester Proud Coordinator Barry Brensinger
Special Board of School Committee Sessions
Oct. 16, 2019 – Special Board of School Committee meeting, Session 1
Manchester Proud and its partners Reaching Higher NH and 2Revolutions hold a three-hour workshop with the board to share findings from our partners’ community engagement activities and school district research.
Nov. 18, 2019 – Special Board of School Committee meeting, Session 2
Manchester Proud presents the plan’s draft ideas to the board and asks for feedback.
Dec. 19, 2019 – Board of School Committee Workshop
2Revolutions, our education planning partner, leads a workshop with the board to share community feedback on the plan’s shortlist of ideas and discuss characteristics of an effective school board.