Instructions:
When you started this course, you became the principal at Ima Leader High School, the superintendent asked you to assist with improving community relations and re-establishing trust with stakeholders. In week one you created the membership of your committee called the School/Family/Community Partnerships. You have simulated the distribution and collection of a survey aimed at improving communications. You also simulated the gathering of demographic data from your committee members. Additionally, you have read several articles pertaining to collaboration and community partnerships. Lastly, you have reviewed specific videos provided to you regarding what parents want from their schools.
Now it is time to consider how you would use a School/Family/Community Partnerships committee to have an ongoing impact on improving communications and restoring trust at your new campus. (This is a thought-provoking activity. There will be few if any wrong answers. However, think through the rubric and complete the assignment. Do not miss points for getting off topic or not reviewing the rubric. The assignment will help you confront principalship issues for the first time in this class, rather than out in the field.)
Part One – Norms and Processes for the SFC Partnership Committee
Answer these questions and provide a brief rationale for your responses. (Please be brief, however cover the question. Some questions may press your buttons and solicit longer responses.)
How often would you meet with the SFC Partnership Committee to discuss improving communications?
What norms or processes would you use at your committee meetings to maintain focus on improving communications and/or rebuilding trust?
What topics would be appropriate for this committee…. (Remember this is an unelected committee providing input to your administration. It is not a management committee and roles must be defined.)
How would you avoid chasing rumors…. Or would you allow the discussion of rumors?
How would you use the committee to help gather information and data for your administrative team?
How would you encourage and support innovative thinking?
How would you model collaborative communication?
Part Two – Using input to make decisions.
Answer this question and cover all the bullets. Provide a brief rationale for your responses. (Please be brief, however cover the question. Some questions may press your buttons and solicit longer responses.)
How would you solicit and use input from your SFC Partnership Committee regarding
The use of communication resources.
Identifying and advocating for school and community needs
Making suggestions for improving policy and procedures related to effective communication?
Targeting communication processes aimed at building relationships with the staff, families, and community members.
