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Where can a parent/guardian go for support?

While we work to ensure that your student's experience in Plano CUSD #88 is full of exceptional learning experiences, we know that there may be times when a parent or guardian need support. As a result, please use the communication steps below to get your questions answered and work in partnership with our staff and leadership to do so.

First Step in Parent-School Communication: Your student's teacher is always the best place to start for any issue that arises in the classroom. Your student's teachers work directly with your student each day and become very familiar with their needs academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Second Step in Parent-School Communication: The second line of communication may be your student's dean or assistant principal. Administrators typically support matters related to academics or behavior. When in doubt, the dean or assistant principal can quickly support a parent in getting to the right place. In the event that you are seeking support with social or emotional matters, a school counselor or social worker may be the right place to seek support.

Third Step in Parent-School Communication: In the third step, a parent may need to address a concern with a principal. Our principals work with all building staff and are a great resource when a matter has reached an elevated level, and there is a need for additional perspective or resolution that has not occurred at step one or two.

Matters Related to Academics Affairs: Our directors work with our building principals and other administrators directly, on a daily basis. They are the first step in seeking support for all things learning.

Matters Related to Student Management: Mrs. Alvarez wears many hats and largely oversees student management matters, and serves as our lead administrator for registration and residency. Mrs. Alvarez has a strong background in English Language Learning and serves as the administrator for our Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee.

Fifth Step in Parent-School Communication: Chief School Business Official, Mr. Luke Baughman, serves as the second in command to the Superintendent. Mr. Baughman supervises transportation, food service, technology, and facilities among many other areas.

Sixth Step in Parent - School Communication: As Superintendent of Plano CUSD #88, Dr. Thurwanger values the important partnership we have with our parents and community. The leadership team will work to ensure that any matter that comes to their attention will be addressed efficiently and effectively.

The best way to resolve an issue is to use the steps of communication listed above.

Final Step in Parent - School Communication: Parents are welcome to attend monthly Board of Education meetings. Our Board of Education website can be found here. Board of Education meetings are an excellent way to hear about the amazing things happening in our district including student celebrations, learning efforts, fiscal health, and programming.

If a matter arises that needs support, the superintendent asks that you contact a district leader. You are always welcome to address the Board in person or by email. It is important to note that the Board of Education can not comment publicly on matters related to individuals, students, staff, or groups.