Outreach and School Improvement
Information Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, September 19, 2017 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Report and Highlight the Enhanced Cost Savings Communication Option for Families in our Community using Peachjar, E-Flyer Management System (Outreach and School Improvement) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
The School Board approved Peachjar, an e-flyer management system district-wide for the 2016/17 academic year (August 2016). To date, including engagement during the summer break, the district has communicated 25,676 e-flyers saving $641,900 using Peachjar to reach over 180,000 subscribers. Peachjar offers our student families and community:
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders • Continuously improve processes and systems • Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
District savings (August 2017) is $641,900 Community savings (August 2017) is $277,662 Total District/Community savings combined is $919,562 |
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EVALUATION | |
Peachjar provides weekly updates using the following data points: subscriber/usage, flyers sent by district and community, number of trees saved, and engagement with content. | |
SUBMITTED BY: MaryLou Whaley, Director, Community Engagement & Philanthropy |
Larry Sykes, Ed.D. | Dr. Alberto Vázquez | |
Assistant Superintendent, Outreach and School Improvement (813) 231-1874 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986 |
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C 13.03 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170919_819 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 13.03 |