Gobin is one of seven Family Engagement Coordinators hired by USD 428 last year – one at each school. They are a resource for parents and can help answer their questions. They are also there to help families get involved in their children’s schools and education.
The money for these additional employees comes from federal Education Stabilization Funds specifically intended to alleviate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, Goblin said, she was busy make phone calls to parents whose students were quarantined.
She also started a school newsletter. As the school year progressed, the Family Engagement Coordinators took on more duties.
Gobin also helps with efforts to reduce absences and tardies. She might let a parent know that a student has been tardy 10 times, for example, and show that the total minutes can add up to missing half a day of school.
“I do after-school programs and unity nights,” Goblin said. After-school programs have included visits from student-athletes from Great Bend High School and Barton Community College. Gobin showed a photo of Eisenhower students learning soccer moves from one of the athletes, and one boy who especially enjoyed the activity. “He had a smile on his face and that smile did not go away,” she said.
Unity nights, which are also being held at other schools in the district, allow families to come together for an evening meal and some physical or educational activity.
“Every month I have a challenge for the families,” Gobin said. This month they are entering the “Doodle for Google” contest, where parents and teachers enter doodles by children in grades K-12. Prizes range from Google swag to a $30,000 scholarship.
Blevins said Gobin is making a difference in the Eisenhower community.
“I have seen parents who were reluctant to be engaged become engaged because of the relationship with Taylor,” Blevins said. A number of parents have volunteered for other school activities. They’ve also learned how to be advocates for their children in school.
“Building deep connections as a community — that’s what it’s all about,” Blevins said.
School board member Deanna Essmiller commented on the presentations given Thursday.
“The enthusiasm of all of you speaks volumes,” Essmiller said.
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