WHAT: FWISD District 7 Trustee Norman Robbins hosts Town Hall meeting for Benbrook parents and citizens
WHERE: Westpark Elementary School, 10117 Westpark Dr., Benbrook, Mapsco 86V
WHEN: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
SUMMARY: FWISD Board of Education Trustee Norman Robbins, along with Superintendent Melody Johnson, will host a town hall forum for parents of students attending FWISD schools in Benbrook and for interested citizens.
“This is an opportunity for us to put our heads together and find successful resolution to some of our concerns,” said Dr. Johnson. “We need to listen actively to the issues and seek viable solutions because the future will be shaped by the education of our children.”
Based on the recent joint meeting between the FWISD Board of Education and the Benbrook City Council and on previous forums in Benbrook, six main areas of discussion have been identified:
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Academics
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Facilities
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Safety and security
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Parent Engagement
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Policy enforcement
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Communications
Parents and citizens will also be updated on the achievements of the FWISD schools in Benbrook.