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Communications department highlights low survey participation but high satisfaction; Channel 7 to broadcast first day
Summary
Communications reported staff (134) and parent (247) survey response counts, noted high satisfaction ratings (staff: ~92% say channels meet needs; parents: 85% A/B), previewed Channel 7 live coverage on the first day, and described a Sept. 25 community tailgate benefiting the Omaha Food Bank.
The communications representative reviewed spring survey results and media partnerships for the coming school year. He said 134 staff completed the staff survey and 247 parents completed the parent survey and cautioned that response rates were down from the previous year.
"92 percent of RPS staff reported existing channels successfully meet their communication needs," the communications presenter said, adding that 26% said channels "always" meet needs and 66% said they "often" do. He noted staff asked for a more centralized intranet or portal to reduce long emails, and discussed ideas for a consistent feedback form and staff recognition features.
On outreach, the presenter described a high-school sponsorship package (Daktronics scoreboard partnership) and confirmed Channel 7 will broadcast live from Wildwood Elementary on the first day of school, Sept. 17. He also previewed a community tailgate on Sept. 25 (Scott Catholic game) partnering with Channel 7, Hy Vee and the Omaha Food Bank with proceeds benefitting the food bank.
Board members asked about survey analytics, calendar usability and ways to make communications easier to scan; staff said they will pursue an intranet-style dashboard and keep the board informed.
