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Meeting adjourned at 815.

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DCAC says that educators report a high degree of rigidity in their instructional day down to the minute.

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They are recommending opportunities like a districtwide science fair.

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DCAC recommends a master list of enrichment opportunities districtwide, encourage more field trips, rotate enrichment opportunities, district could improve uniformity across the district, identify free national programs.

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DCAC recommends that class size be reduced to improve differentiation opportunities.

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DCAC recommends integrating fine arts standards, decreasing class size, reduce rigidity, expand summer music program.

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There was a highly favorable response to providing art, and language instruction.

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Teacher and parent responses say that they support enrichment.

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DCAC had about 600 respondents and 20 percent were staff members.

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DCAC draws attention to before and after school programming in Brownsville, TX.

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Parents expressed a desire for before and after school enrichment programs.

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DCAC says that parents communicated a desire for sign language classes.

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We are hearing from DCAC on enrichment opportunities for elementary students.

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Many parents say that they feel overwhelmed by the multitude of communication platforms used.

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Most parents report that they receive info from other parents.

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33% of parents said they found what they needed on the district website. Many said they do not find the website to be user friendly and have to go to multiple platforms to receive info.

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Parents were asked if they felt informed about activities. Parents said they felt informed about sports, summer camps and other opportunities.

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Parents were asked how they like to be communicated with and which channels they use. 426 parents and 26 staff members completed the study.

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We are hearing from DCAC regarding communication with parents.

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We are hearing from Dr Anderson regarding how summer enrichment supports the district strategic plan.