2026-9-8 Community Engagement Committee

The Wake County Schools Community Engagement Committee met on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the district's website redesign and upcoming community engagement initiatives. The meeting highlighted the accelerated effort to redesign over 200 school websites to improve accessibility, centralize information, and enhance user experience, including translation features and a common architecture across sites. The committee discussed the importance of Infinite Campus accounts for parents as part of school safety and communication. Additionally, the committee reviewed plans for the upcoming Family and Community Engagement Summit scheduled for September 19 and 21, which includes keynote speakers, resource fairs, and sessions aimed at families, community members, and staff. The discussion also covered strategies for improving communication and outreach to families, including better promotion of events and resources, and the use of a community mapping tool to connect families with local resources. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were mentioned, but the meeting emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance digital infrastructure and community partnerships within the school district.