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Public Comment Analysis Office

Civic & Community ServicesLevel 3 · 14–16 hrs11 sessions · 75–90 minutesTeam 5–7 (6 is ideal; see roles)Project brief, draft

Tell the council, fairly and clearly, what the public said about the Elm Street Park plan, and give them realistic options.

Client scenario

Welcome to the Public Comment Analysis Office. The City of Riverton Parks & Recreation Department (fictional) has proposed a redesign of Elm Street Park, and 60 people have sent comments. Before the City Council decides, the Director needs a fair summary of what the public said and a set of options to present at a public meeting.

Client: The Parks Director (the teacher in role), who reports to the City Council.

The council needs to know what residents want, where they disagree, and what the realistic choices are, without spin.

Roles

  • Lead Analyst
  • Comment Coders
  • Stakeholder Analyst
  • Options Writer
  • Presenter
  • Quality Lead

The twist: The Director's Late Comments Memo (H3): 20 comments have arrived from residents of the Elm Court Apartments, who were left out of the first outreach (the notice was online and in English only, and flyers went to houses). And the council has moved the meeting up two days, to Session 9.

Standards mapped

Mapped means the framework is verified and the teacher confirms the evidence. It isn't a claim that a project meets a standard.

  • NACE (Dec 2025)
  • ED Employability Skills Framework
  • CA Standards for Career Ready Practice
  • CCSS ELA

Not tagged in this brief: NGSS SEP, CCSS Math, ISTE Students.

Safety, devices and privacy

  • All comments are fictional. Students analyze the printed comment set only. They never collect, read or post real public comments, and never contact real officials.
  • The mock public meeting happens in the classroom. It isn't filmed, recorded or streamed. Students playing "residents" use the question cards (H8), not their own opinions about real neighbors.
  • Neutral, respectful language. Comments are summarized fairly; nobody's comment is mocked, and no real group is described with stereotypes.
  • School devices only. No phones, and no personal accounts. Slides and spreadsheets are made in an offline tool or a school-managed account.
  • No photos of students. No student names or personal information on any deliverable. Sign work "Team [#]".
  • Low-cost, school-realistic materials only. Follow the school's usual classroom rules.

Creative Dad On the Job is in-class client project work. It is not a paid, off-campus On-the-Job Training (OJT) placement.

Budget levels

Totals and Amazon links come from the materials sheet.

Materials links go to Amazon. Prices are estimates and may change.

Quick Start

Digital downloads only. $0 to buy. Printing is noted separately.

$0 to buy. Printing $4–$7, noted separately.

Print-only version workable

  • Printing: comment cards, sorting sheets, templates, handoutsPrintingAbout 80–100 pages$4–7
  • Envelopes or zip bags for each team's comment setBorrow or school has1 pack$0
  • School devices for slidesBorrow or school has1–2 per team$0
  • Classroom timer or wall clockBorrow or school has1$0

Full Experience

Up to $25 per class.

About $4–$7 per class. Fits under $25 per class.

Full Transformation

The bigger kit, with every optional item included.

About $16–$25 per class.

  • Chart paper pad (stakeholder map, theme boards)Optional1 pad$12–18Amazon

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