Our mission is to provide students, parents, community members and the media with timely, concise information on various activities, special events and news stories related to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
The Division of Communications and Community Engagement is responsible for promoting student achievement by developing, strengthening and enhancing the image, identity and brand of the district. The office accomplishes this objective through the following initiatives:
Press Releases/Media Advisories
- Major announcements, student and staff accomplishments
- Advertise upcoming events, programs and activities
- Provide the community with an update of student and staff accomplishments, achievements and successes
- Advise meeting dates, school closings, and other important information
“DID YOU KNOW”
- A collaboration of weekly school events, programs and district information sent to media and BOE staff
- This important press vehicle allows media outlets an inside view of special events in our schools that are not typically attended by the media
FOIA Inquiries and Georgia Open Records Act
- Answer all media inquires from reporters and citizens
- Research requested information
- Coordinate interviews and obtain quotes from senior staff who can respond to inquires
- Receive and respond to all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and GA Open Record Act requests
- All written requests must receive a written response within three business days
Public Relations Materials
- Highlights information about the district including informational ads both in print and on business websites
- List current statistics and facts about the district
- Links to important sections on the website
- Contact information for key central office staff
- Useful marketing tool – plan to distribute to:
- Real estate companies
- Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Chamber of Commerce
- YMCAs and other non-profit partners
BRANCH Messages to Parents and Employees
- Write, record and publish district-wide messages to parents and employees which may be either informational or emergency related
- The messages are delivered via phone and e-mail through the use of an internet-based message delivery system contracted by the district