The Key Communicator program is one valuable aspect of the school district’s ongoing, two-way communications effort with parents and other citizens in the district. The Communications Department coordinates the programs with the assistance of parent volunteer Sharon Goldblatt, who is serving as chairperson.

About the Program
Meetings & Presentations
Contact

About the Program

The Key Communicator program is one valuable aspect of the school district's ongoing, two-way communications effort with parents and other citizens in the district. The Communications Department coordinates the programs with the assistance of parent volunteer Sharon Goldblatt, who is serving as chairperson.

The Key Communicator concept is a proven public relations tool in use by many school districts across the country. Public relations research supports the fact that the most effective and efficient communication is accomplished on a personal level.

Key Communicators serve as a communications link among the administration, school board, school, parents, staff, students, and other district citizens. Key Communicators should meet with their school principal to develop ways to facilitate communications.

Key Communicators are parents who are nominated for one year of service by their school principal. They are kept informed about district news through meetings, periodical mailings, online information and personal contact.

Each school selects three parents to serve as Key Communicators during each given school year. Key Communicators do the following:

Attend four evening meetings at which time the superintendent and other key staff share information and interact with the group.
Provide another opportunity for volunteerism as a school representative.
Represent only one school.
Host a spring forum open to the public at which School Board candidates speak and respond to written questions from the audience.
Work on special projects (these vary from year to year but include voter registration, legislative issues, etc.).
Attend numerous school district events, dedications, receptions, etc.
Facilitate balanced and factual communications

2009-2010 Meetings & Presentations

November 2, 2009

Agenda **

Welcome and Charge.....Sharon Goldblatt, Chairman
Meet the District Team.....Dr. Doug Otto, Superintendent
Feeder Alignment Process.....Lloyd "Skip" Jenkins, Board President
Future Focused.....Dr. Doug Otto, Superintendent
College Readiness Indicators.....Paul Weaver, Director of Guidance and Counseling
Digital Resources Tour.....Diane Lutz, Director of Learning Media Services
Get Plugged In to Plano ISD Social Media.....
        Karla Oliver.....Executive Director for Government and Community Relations
        Lesley Range-Stanton.....Director for Communications
        Mary Gordon.....Public Information Officer

       http://twitter.com/plano_school

       http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-TX/Plano-Independent-School-District119448087707

       Or go to Plano ISD web site http://www.pisd.edu

       Also, sign up for Plano ISD eNews on website

                                                         FUTURE MEETINGS

                      All meetings start at 7 p.m. and will be dismissed by 8:30 p.m.

December 14, Board Room, Plano ISD Center, 2700 W. 15th St.
February 8, Sockwell Center, 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd.
April 15, Board Room, Plano ISD Center, 2700 W. 15th St.

To obtain copies of all handouts distributed at the meetings please contact Barbara Monroe in Communications at barbara.monroe@pisd.edu or 469-752-8099.

Contact

Plano ISD Communications Department
2700 W. 15th Street
Plano, Texas 75075
Phone: (469) 752-8150