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District 15 communications team reports progress on strategic plan, announces full ParentSquare rollout next school year

3282026 · May 13, 2025
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Summary

Chief communications officer Lamad Gibson and staff told the board the communications department expanded staffing, launched a new website, improved translation support, increased family survey scores and will complete a districtwide ParentSquare rollout by fall 2025.

The Palatine CCSD 15 communications department gave the board a progress report on strategic plan priority 3 — community and family engagement — and described tools and metrics the team says show improvement in parent experience.

Lamad Gibson, the district’s chief communications officer, said the team expanded to add an assistant director and digital roles, launched a redesigned district and school websites with improved translation and mobile access, and implemented a communications audit to standardize newsletters and messaging. “A strong communication system isn't just about the tools we use.…

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