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    Connecting with the Community for School District Success

    October 23, 2012 Session D Joseph Ricca, EdD East Hanover Township Public Schools

    Todays Discussion
    Interactive (Please!) Identifying your community Establishing a positive connection Becoming a partner Celebrating success Maintaining relationships

    Making Sense of your Community


    Expectations Engagement History Politics? Vision Commitment

    What does your community expect from your school district?


    District outreach (Constituent Groups) Strategic planning Community surveys Administrative dialogue Parent Teacher Association/Organization Board of Education meetings

    Establishing a Line of Communication


    Community leadership Religious organizations Business organizations Law enforcement Citizen groups Political groups Service organizations (Not listed in order of importance)

    Do not forget to do your homework!


    School Board members are essential Choose the correct ambassador Attempt to bridge communication divides Do not let ego get in your way Celebrate small successes Trust takes time

    The 3rd Rail of Education: Navigating local politics


    Again, do your homework Select the correct ambassador Create a clear line of distinction Remember November (Did you change your election date?)

    Weve done the work now what?


    Creating shared partnerships Involve and invite Report and recount Monitor and magnify

    Sharing in the success


    Media relations Board of Education recognition Promotion: websites, newsletters, posters Write thank you letters!

    Examples?
    Parent/Guardian Principal Events Superintendent and Community Senior Citizen Involvement (e.g. Technology) Corporations/Local Businesses Town Hall Partnership Law Enforcement Partnerships School Based Planning PTA Partnerships

    Take Stock
    What do you do well? What do you want to do better? Make a plan Stay the course Report on progress

    Leadership Matters
    The Board of Education District Leadership

    No need to re-invent the wheel!


    Joseph L. Ricca, EdD 20 School Avenue East Hanover Township, NJ 07936 (973) 887-2112 ext.110 jricca@easthanoverschools.org

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