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Communication Methods
Forsyth County Schools utilizes numerous methods of communication to reach stakeholders. A list of common methods are listed below. For information, contact Jennifer Caracciolo.
School Level

ANGEL (24-7 Learning) Campus Messenger (automated phone and email messages) Email and phone with voice mail for all staff Local School Councils Media Parent/teacher conferences and other face-to-face meetings ParentPortal (online grade book, attendance, etc.) PTA/O meetings School and teacher newsletters School and teacher websites School signs Social media (Facebook and Twitter) Surveys, Blogs and Podcasts Videos
District Level

Alumni Directory (hardbound and online network) ANGEL (24-7 Learning) Blogs Campus Messenger (automated phone and email messages) Community bulletin board (TV Forsyth: Comcast Channel 23) Climate Surveys Customer comment feedback forms in Central Office foyer District website Email and phone with voice mail for all staff Electronic Newsletters (The Communicator and Board Briefs) Face-to-face and phone meetings with stakeholders FREE App for iPhone or Android Phone Informational community presentations Media (summarized in ClipMail) and Chamber of Commerce Meetings with key communicators (Superintendent Advisory Meetings) System and department websites (includes “contact us” service) Online feedback for district iniatatives (redistricting, calendar, etc.) ParentPortal Print publications (State of the Schools) Press releases Podcasts R4 Dashboard Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) Strategic Plan Videos
Board of Education

Board Meetings Aired on TV Forsyth: Comcast Channel 23 Community listening meetings on district-wide issues Electronic Newsletter (Board Briefs) Email and phone Face-to-Face Meetings Local Media Monthly Board of Education Meetings Meetings with Local Legislative Delegation Online Board agendas and supporting documents (all agenda items available the day after each meeting) Online feedback on Proposed Board Policies Podcasts of Monthly Meetings Public Participation Public Hearings (proposed millage rate, redistricting, etc.) Surveys Videos (meetings highlighted on district home page) Contact Jennifer Caracciolo for questions.

Last Modified on January 4, 2013

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