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Communications department reports growth in engagement, flags education bills to watch
Summary
City Schools of Decatur’s communications department reported expanding capacity — including a redesigned website, a new podcast and greater translation/ADA compliance — and gave the Board a roundup of education bills that crossed over the Georgia General Assembly’s deadline.
The City Schools of Decatur communications department updated the Board on its second year of operations, reporting increased stakeholder engagement, a new website and active legislative tracking as the Georgia General Assembly’s crossover deadline passed.
Key accomplishments: Chief of Communications McCall Parenga (presented as McCall Hartmarunga) said the department established districtwide standards for communications, improved crisis and emergency timelines, launched a podcast (“CSC Words of Dr. Whitaker”), and expanded translation and ADA compliance. The team reported a sharp rise in inquiries handled — from roughly 800 emails…
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