An Open Letter to PTOs Regarding Communication

One goal of Region 15’s Strategic Plan has been to improve communication initiatives.  While much progress has been made, we look to you to further increase public awareness of the wonderful things taking place in our schools.  Communication outlets include area newspapers, local news programs, Region 15’s monthly Community Connections newsletter, the Board of Education’s newsletter, the bi-monthly Voices Newspaper page and Region 15’s cable program “Inside the District”. 

We hope you will keep us informed of all potential publicity opportunities.  In addition to the annual PTO sponsored events, please notify us about curriculum-based programs in and out of the classroom, student and teacher awards and achievements, guest speakers, sporting events, art shows, drama performances, etc.

 If you feel it will make a good visual, let us know and we’ll take pictures.  If you think it will make a good story, tell us and we’ll write a press release, contact local reporters or consider it as a feature for “Inside the District”.

 We are looking for equal opportunity coverage among all Region 15 schools, Pre-K through 12, regarding all aspects of school life.  We can’t promise that all photos will be used by the newspapers.  The more we submit, however, the more we will increase a positive presence for Region 15.

 Please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or email, with your ideas.  Give us a minimum of two weeks notice when possible, so we can arrange our schedules.

 We greatly appreciate your cooperation and look forward to hearing from you.

Karen Kirk and Fran Tepperman, Region 15 School/Home/Community Liaisons