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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Prepare for a crisis before it occurs with internal resources for school leaders
Communications & Engagement Portfolio
A crisis is any situation that threatens to harm students, staff, visitors or property. The School Communications Portfolio is providing two internal guidance resources on crisis communications:.
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Advisory: Schools must notify parents ahead of safety drills
Communications & Engagement Portfolio
Beginning July 31, 2024, schools are required to notify parents and caregivers within one week of all safety drills – including fire/evacuation drills, lockdown drills and emergency dismissal drills. Additional communication-related changes for the 2024-25
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Required notifications for school districts (2024-25)
Communications & Engagement Portfolio
Updates to APR-ESSER fund reporting, foundation aid reporting, and idling buses on school grounds, as well as three new sections.
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Explore the Portfolio resources by category

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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