A Look Inside

Patti Koslo, Public Information Officer
330-468-1134

Who are We?

The public relations department is responsible for maintaining effective communications within the Nordonia Hills City School District – NHCSD. It also serves parents and other members of the community and the news media by delivering clear, timely and accurate information about NHCSD. We communicate the objectives and accomplishments of NHCSD so that the public effectively understands district functions and goals.

The public relations department encourages and coordinates news coverage with media, arranges staff interviews, and provides responses to requests for information, to promote full public understanding of NHCSD issues, policies and accomplishments.

Our Goals:

Provide timely and complete responses to requests for information.

Produce publications with substantive and timely information.

Support the individual schools, superintendent, treasurer, and administrative staff in actively communicating.

Build community support for the Nordonia Hills City Schools

How we Communicate

Periodic employee e-blasts distributed to all staff

Publish and distribute a periodic district newsletter, “Nordonia
 
News,” to all residents, elected officials, business leaders, and non-profit organizations in the school community

Produce monthly cable program, “Network Nordonia,” which provides an inside look in our schools for residents

Web site

Weekly media press releases to print media

Partnerships which engage the public by offering opportunities to collaborate on projects.

Staff Connections, monthly program for staff members

Community Connections, monthly program for community members to learn more about NHCSD

Outreach with community opinion leaders

Crisis communication and support

Coordination of Recognitions at Board of Education Meetings

Special Event Programming