Our Services
The services provided by Communications and Development focus on communications, marketing, and legislative relations. The Communications and Development team provides leadership and assistance in each of these areas with the goal of improving public perception, awareness of programs and services for students and families, and support for education in Genesee County.
Communications
Communications services provided by Communications and Development staff members include:
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Assisting local districts and GISD with school-community relations, marketing, long-range planning, goal development, and media relations
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Developing and coordinating marketing campaigns and media relations strategies for GISD, establishing methods to improve countywide coverage of school issues, activities, and programs
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Providing consultation and services in graphic design, publication design, photography, printing, presentations, videos, and promotions for local districts, community partners, and GISD
GISD has launched a new podcast, Inside Education! Where Education Meets Innovation, hosted by Eddie Kindle, Associate Superintendent for Communications and Development. The podcast offers a fresh look into the advancements and challenges shaping today’s educational landscape in Genesee County and beyond.
Find the podcast here!
Legislative
Communications and Development staff members provide several legislative services including:
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Assisting educators, professional associations, and community representatives with creating and advancing legislation that supports public school programs and services
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Establishing legislative contacts and serving as federal and state legislative liaisons on behalf of local districts
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Providing direct counsel to superintendents and administrators on legislative issues
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Serving as a resource on educational funding and legislative issues
For the current listing of state and federal legislators and their alignment with local school districts boundaries, see the Legislative Directory.
Additional Information
In addition to offering Shared Communications Services to schools, the Communications and Development department also coordinates district events and produces communications in various formats that are distributed to local school district educators and GISD staff. Additionally, the department operates GISD Print Services which provides print production and office supplies for GISD programs.
For more information, please contact the Communications and Development department at (810) 591-4541.