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District outlines wide‑ranging community engagement strategy and volunteer program; highlights safety communications
Summary
Peoria Unified’s communications team presented an outreach framework emphasizing authenticity, a RACE approach (research, analysis, communication, evaluation), and partnerships with businesses, civic groups and higher education. Staff highlighted a large volunteer program (more than 3,500 volunteers contributing roughly 50,000 hours annually) and use of video with police after social‑media threats to campuses.
District communications staff delivered a comprehensive briefing on community engagement strategy, stakeholder groups and practical tools the district deploys to connect with families, volunteers, businesses and municipal partners.
The presentation framed engagement around the district’s strategic priorities and a RACE model (research, analysis and planning; communication; implementation; evaluation). Staff highlighted specific programs and partnerships: the Peoria Education Foundation’s grants, MET dual‑enrollment partnerships with higher…
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