School boards desire to better engage their community, but what specific strategies should districts employ? Attendees will learn how boards must be intentional about engaging their community and discover how a good community engagement plan complements the board/superintendent relationship. Moderator: Patrick Rice, Director/Equity Director, Field Services, IASB. Presenters: David Bartz, Professor Emeritus, Eastern Illinois University; Gary Dolinko, Board President; and Kate Donegan, Superintendent, Skokie SD 73.5; Elizabeth Reynolds, Superintendent, Calumet Public SD 132.