Does the board have a
policy specifying community relations goals and objectives?
Is there a step-by-step
plan for implementing this policy that specifies each aspect of
the communication or community relations program and who will be
responsible for that aspect?
Do you have a plan for
dealing effectively with the news media?
If you have delegated
community relations responsibilities to some staff members, have
you made adequate budgetary provisions to support the program?
Is the superintendent
asked to regularly report on the progress of the community
relations program?
Has the board stressed
the importance of good communications throughout the school
community?
Is community relations
training included in the inservice programs for district
employees?
Does the district have a
publication directed to its employees?
Is there a planned way of
communicating with parents and nonparents?
Is there a plan for
feedback from both staff members and the public?
Does the board use its
meetings as a vehicle for communication and feedback?
Does the district use
citizen advisory committees?
Do board members
participate in school and community events and stay in touch with
other public service and government agencies?
Does the board observe an
appropriate chain of command for resolving complaints or
grievances raised by school staff or patrons?
Are all communications
efforts evaluated at least annually?
Does the board have a
designated spokesperson?
Does the public have easy
access to board agendas, policy documents, financial data, student
achievement data and other information?
Are public surveys,
community conversations or other tools used before the board takes
action on major policy issues and on items such as the budget,
changes in attendance boundaries or school closings?
Do you use your board
meetings to showcase district programs and emphasize student
achievement?
