Topic 3: Cross-School Communication Between Buildings

Topic 3: Cross-School Communication Between Buildings

Objective:
To create a standardized method for sharing resources, announcements, or collaboration efforts between different school buildings and departments.

Internal and External Stakeholders:

• Internal: Principals, Teachers, Secretaries, IT, Program Manager of Communications and Strategic Initiatives

• External: None (internal communication only)

Step-by-Step Operations Procedure:

1. A request for cross-building communication is submitted to the building administrator.

2. The message is reviewed and approved by the sender’s supervisor.

3. Communication is distributed to receiving schools through agreed-upon channels.

4. Follow-up and responses are coordinated centrally if needed.

Step-by-Step Communications Procedure:

1. Cross-school announcements (e.g., shared events, joint PD, student transitions) are pre-approved.

2. Staff may request forwarding of messages to other schools through their principal.

3. All building leaders are looped in before content reaches teachers or families.

Possible Communication Mediums:

• Email Chains

• Internal Newsletters

• Staff Announcements on Shared Platforms

• School Website Posting (if applicable)