Pillar 3: Fostering Communication and Relationships

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Goal

Develop and maintain strong relationships among EFCTS staff, associate schools, families, and business partners to broaden opportunities for student exploration, learning, development, and growth.

OBJECTIVE 1: Increase exposure to the opportunities at Eastland-Fairfield among associate schools’ K–12 students and adults in our region.

OBJECTIVE 2: Expand business partner engagement beyond advisory boards.

OBJECTIVE 3: Increase family engagement.

OBJECTIVE 4: Maximize relationships and partnerships with associate schools.

OBJECTIVE 5: Increase alumni engagement with EFCTS.

OBJECTIVE 6: Upgrade/improve communication tools and systems

How will we accomplish this?

  • Explore opportunities to increase EFCTS presence at community events

  • Develop complete and accurate audience-specific messaging and lists

  • Develop and implement a plan to track business partner engagement and participation

  • Offer Advisory Board members professional development

  • Research opportunities and tools to gather parent/guardian information specific to climate, culture, engagement, and relationships

  • Implement Data to Action Plan to analyze responses from associate school partners and stakeholders

  • Create a survey for associate school partners to determine options and opportunities for recognizing EFCTS alumni

  • Increase membership in the alumni association

  • Create and implement internal communication tool for the leadership team with a focus on facilities and calendar events

  • Maximize use and the alignment of district-wide communication systems

** Note: Items may be removed or added to the list of objectives as they are completed or become a need

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