School PR strategy and leadership

Portfolio brings together the best thinking of BOCES Engagement & Development Services to provide participating school districts access to “ready-to-use” communications products, campaigns and message points about essential topics facing public schools today.

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Smart device ban in New York schools includes communication and engagement requirements
Communications & Engagement Portfolio
The new law goes into effect fall 2025 and prohibits students from viewing or accessing internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds.
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Executive budget proposal includes 2% minimum Foundation Aid increase for schools
Finance & Voting Portfolio
Hochul pledged that the vast majority of school districts would receive more overall state aid than the current fiscal year.
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Considering state and federal holidays, contingency days and weather closings when preparing the 2025-26 school calendar
Communications & Engagement Portfolio
The School Communications Portfolio provides information on the new law regarding extreme heat and communications considerations for the 2025-26 school year.
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Academics

Curriculum, assessments, education requirements

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Communications & Engagement

Public opinion research, social media, print and digital communications

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Facilities & Operations

Lead testing, capital projects, transportation

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Finance & Voting

Annual school budget votes and other referenda

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Health & Safety

Disease prevention, sanitation, building safety

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State & Federal News

New information from the state and federal governments