This open exchange not only provided valuable context to the voting results but also helped highlight key advocates for specific projects — for instance, students voicing strong support for athletic field improvements. BUILDING LEVEL SUB-COMMITTEES MEETING #2 8 The third Steering Committee meeting focused on refining and consolidating the feedback gathered thus far into actionable architectural solutions. Using the results of the dot-voting exercises from the second round of Sub-Committee meetings, the Paragon team combined smaller architectural challenges into larger architectural projects that could be implemented effectively. Dr. Patel also presented “The Future of Education” of which, the details are highlighted in Step 10 — Building-Level Community Forums. During the meeting, voting results, district-wide common themes, and priorities identified by each building-level Sub-Committee were reviewed. This provided an opportunity for the Steering Committee members to ask questions, share feedback on the voting outcomes, and confirm alignment with the district’s goals. The approach for the upcoming Building-Level Community Forums was outlined, with guidance from the Steering Committee on structuring the forums to maximize stakeholder engagement. STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #3 9 25 Throughout the month of November, each school hosted its own Building-Level Community Forum to engage a broader audience and gather input directly from members of the community. These forums were designed to provide context for the Master Planning process, inspire meaningful discussions, and ensure alignment with the district’s goals and vision. The forums began with Dr. Patel presenting “The Future of Education” to help attendees understand the evolving needs of modern learning environments. This information was presented to encourage participants to think about the future of education in Clayton, MO, emphasizing the need to prepare students for a world that “demands big thinkers who care deeply.” The Profile of a Clayton Graduate was also introduced to help the broader audience understand that the goals of the district are not just intellectual, but are also focused on the emotional and physical well-being of students. BUILDING-LEVEL COMMUNITY FORUMS 10