Puget Sound Coalition for College and Career Readiness Compact Implementation John Welch, Superintendent Peter Daniels, Executive Director of Communications Hilary Loeb, Director Puget Sound Coalition for College and Career Readiness Meeting September 8, 2014

Why do we need a Compact? The Road Map Project Goal is to double the number of students in South King County and South Seattle who are on track to graduate from college or earn a career credential by We are committed to nothing less than closing the unacceptable achievement gaps for low-income students and children of color and increasing achievement for all students from cradle to college and career. Urgency for the Class of Postsecondary Enrollment Target 69% Source: Road Map Project

Steps in developing the Compact Coalition Task Force drafts Compact January- March 2014 Feedback gathered from partners January-March 2014 Puget Sound Coalition Meeting check-in about stakeholder feedback February-March 2014 Meetings with individual Puget Sound Coalition members February-April 2014 Compact signed June 2014

What are the next steps in implementing the Compact? Discussion of board resolutions supporting Compact Completion and implementation of Compact communications plan Alignment of Compact Commitments with college, district and Road Map Project strategic and action plans

Boilerplate resolutions RESOLUTION NO. X A Resolution Honoring the Implementation of the Puget Sound Coalition for College and Career Readiness Compact WHEREAS, The Puget Sound Coalition for College and Career Readiness is committed to improving the transition for students from high school to college throughout South King County, Shoreline and Bellevue; WHEREAS, Members of the Puget Sound Coalition for College and Career Readiness approved the Coalition Compact on June 14, WHEREAS, the XX School District has identified postsecondary readiness and success as a priority in its strategic plan OR WHEREAS, the XX College has made investments in resources to ensure that students receive supports that promote a strong start in college as well as their persistence and completion; WHEREAS, the XX School District/College has made investments in resources to ensure that students are well prepared for their lives after completing high school; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of the XX School District/College approves the Commitments articulated in the Puget Sound Coalition for College and Career Readiness Compact and will support current and future efforts to ensure successful implementation. ADOPTED by the Board of XX School District/College at a regular meeting thereof on date, the following Board Members being present and voting:

Coalition discussion What are priorities for communicating about the Compact internally? What are priorities for communicating about the Compact externally? What supports would be helpful to present the Compact to your respective boards? What suggestions do you have about engaging your respective communication teams in communicating about the Compact?