The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) is launching the Strong Schools, Strong Community Advisory Council, a short-term advisory group bringing together community members, business and civic leaders, teachers, support staff, families, board members, administrators, and students. The council will learn about the challenges and opportunities facing MCCSC and share their perspectives. Community input will help inform the corporation’s long-term planning to sustain academic excellence and strengthen schools for the benefit of the entire community.
“The purpose of this council is to involve our community in the long-term future of our schools,” said Superintendent Dr. Markay Winston. “Great schools attract families, strengthen communities, and fuel long-term economic growth. There are great things happening in our schools every day, and we have so much momentum to build on. When our schools thrive, our whole community benefits, and I am inviting our community to help us build this future.”
The council will meet for three sessions on April 15, April 29, and May 6, from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Some discussion topics will include student supports, community engagement, academic excellence, workforce alignment, local population and demographic trends, school finance, and state funding pressures. Each meeting will include a brief presentation from Winston and her leadership team, followed by small group discussion and feedback gathering. The council is a listening and dialogue opportunity in a focus group format. It is not a decision-making body.
MCCSC is seeking up to 40 participants from a wide representation across all sectors of our community. Individuals must reside within the school corporation boundaries and commit to attending all three sessions. Space is limited, and applications will be reviewed to ensure broad representation.
The public is invited to learn more and apply at mccsc.edu/community. The application closes on Tuesday, March 31. A community survey option will also be available to the public to provide input on the same areas discussed by the council, available April 15-May 6.