Sentences with phrase «interested community members understand»

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Robert Bellah has shown that American culture from its early beginnings has held two views in tension: on the one hand, the biblical understanding of community based on the notion of charity for all members, a community supported by public and private virtue; and, on the other hand, the utilitarian understanding that community is a neutral state which allows individuals to pursue the maximization of their self - interest.16.

A board made up solely of interested parents and community members may not fully understand corporate structure or the way a commercial board environment operates, which can cause problems in the decision ‑ making process.

Susan: I agree with Ken that when the governance team — the board members and the superintendent — fails to research, examine, measure outcomes, and understand root causes before making decisions about change, they risk alienating staff and community members, even though they may be appeasing the desires of current special interest groups.

Far beyond typical parental involvement activities or show - and - tell sessions for administrators, connections between staff members and parents, community members, district administrators, policymakers, and other educators make it possible to discover common interests and develop the wider understanding and trust that people need to work constructively toward common ends.

One plan, sure to spark interest in the art community — though it's also meant to foster a more general understanding of collections policy — will urge members to post «in a timely manner» lists of deaccessioned art.

Objectives of the tournament are to: Teach students ethics, civility and professionalism; Further students» understanding of the law, court procedures and the legal system; Improve proficiency in basic life skills, such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; Promote better communication and cooperation among the school community, teachers and students and members of the legal profession, and; Heighten appreciation for academic studies and stimulate interest in law - related careers.

you are a community member interested in understanding more about responsible and problem gambling.