BE SAFE • BE RESPECTFUL • BE RESPONSIBLE • BE KIND • BELONG

“How we use our voice determines the quality of our relationships, who we are in the world, and what the world can be and might become.” - Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Connection

Please note there are few subpages to support effective communication. 

COMMUNICATION TIPS & TOOLS

First, as a reminder: 

PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES SUMMARY

In support of our health, our children, our spirits, our reputations, and our community:

PRINCIPLE A

Our words and our behavior matters. 



PRACTICE #1

We regulate and take responsibility for our behavior & our emotional responses


PRACTICE #2

We avoid speaking about others and we don't listen to gossip

PRINCIPLE B

We are all human beings having human experiences.


PRINCIPLE #3

We choose to be honest & kind with our words and behaviors - always


PRINCIPLE #4

We maintain the dignity of others - especially when there’s a concern

PRINCIPLE C

Honest communication requires we suspend certainty.

PRINCIPLE #5

We check our assumptions & information and are open to other perspectives

PRINCIPLE #6

We assume goodwill in others- especially when they are imperfect

PRINCIPLE D

Positive results require solution-oriented engagement.

PRINCIPLE #7

We seek solutions - we may attack problems, but not each other


PRINCIPLE #8

We 'go to the source' of our concern - privately and respectfully

Who should I contact?

There are always exceptions, but in general, we encourage people to reach out as indicated below:

TEACHER

SCHOOL OFFICE

SITE PRINCIPAL

DISTRICT OFFICE

Which tool should I use?

Outside Organization Information Dissemination

Friday Flyers: Pending approval by the Superintendent, all outside agency distributions will be combined in a single Parent Square message on Fridays. 

Individual parents cannot utilize the parent communications system for dissemination of information.  Any outside agency that wishes to share a flyer or information via district-wide communication  must get the approval of the Superintendent and generally meet the following criteria:  

1. Must not contradict BVUSD mission, values or policies 

2. Must directly  benefit BVUSD students

 3. Must be a non-profit entity serving students

4. Other as approved  by the Superintendent 


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