Community Relations

Community Relations Services Guide

Information Services

• FBISD ExPress E-News for the community – the district’s electronic news bulletin sent weekly to subscribers

• Board Business Recap – an electronic Board Meeting summary or actions taken by the FBISD Board of Trustees

• Community Partnerships Annual Report – a national and state award-winning communication that highlights community support for student achievement

• General Information Guide – Fast Facts

• Employee E-News – a monthly electronic newsletter sent to all staff members

• Employee Discount Program - schoolemployees.com

• Numerous other program specific communications, for both the district and our campuses

Web-based:

• Deliver the latest news via the “News Center” at - fortbendisdnews.com with Twitter and RSS feeds

• Create, update and maintain web pages for the FBISD Web Site

• Provide information through the Pipeline, FBISD’s intranet network

• Answer constituents’ questions/concerns via district website

• Provide municipal broadcasts and web casts of FBISD Board Meetings

Strategic Communications Support

• Develop communication plans and programs to promote district and campus initiatives

• Develop and manage district branding guidelines

Communications Training

• General public relations media training for administrators

• Crisis management/PR counsel

Editorial Marketing Services

• Editing support for campuses and departments

• Assisting schools/departments with local communication efforts, including news releases, publications, campus newsletters, parent letters, School Messenger communications and event promotion.

Special Event/Campaign Coordination

• Annual Staff Service Awards Program and Dinner

• Annual Teacher of the Year Program and Dinner

• Annual graduation ceremonies (for all FBISD high schools)

• Annual Volunteer Training Conference

• Annual Partnership Appreciation event

• New school dedication ceremonies

• Bond Referendum information campaigns

Media Relations

• Address media inquiries

• Issue news releases on FBISD programs, student achievement and current issues

• Facilitate reporters’ access to requested information

• Coordinate information flow to the media during crisis situations

Graphic Arts Services

• Graphic art support to schools and departments district-wide

• Graphics support in the planning and execution of district events and activities.