Title I, Part A, Section 1116 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that each local educational agency (LEA) receiving Title I, Part A funds develop jointly with, agree on with, and distribute to parents and family members of participating children a written parent and family engagement policy.

 MCS' Family & Community Stakeholder's group consists of community, parent, educator, service agencies, and others that assist with building networks of communication for parents and assist the schools to become actively engaged in learning about their student's achievement.  

 Data collected supports the following goals:

• Develop partnerships with parents that result in active involvement in their child’s life success

• Develop ongoing partnerships with community support organization and regional employers identified as critical to the school system’ mission

• Increase stakeholder access to information through various social media platforms, electronic messaging, Internet applications, and websites

 FAQ: What is the difference between a family stakeholder and a community stakeholder?

·          A community stakeholder provides services to the community as a volunteer or through employment

·          A parent is the representative of a child that has a vested interest and can make educational decisions and is enrolled in MCS. Ex. Birth, Adoptive and Foster Parents, Court appointed representatives, child advocates