Background
The Carroll ISD Communications Department was created in 1997 to
facilitate communication between Carroll ISD and its internal and
external publics. The Director of Communications reports directly to the
Superintendent of Schools.
The office is located at Carroll Intermediate
School. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Director of Communications conducts staff
training, publishes district newsletters, writes press releases,
maintains the school web site, serves as a liaison between the school
district and the community, provides information upon public request and
facilitates effective communication between the Board of Education,
school staff, students, parents and community members.
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Information
Available Upon Request
Information is available by contacting the
Communications Department at 817-949-7080 or by accessing the district's web
site:
www.southlakecarroll.edu
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Publications
Communications Department publications include:
Newsletters - a newsletter called
"Highlights" is published monthly. A version of this
Newsletter is also available on the web site. The district also
publishes a weekly electronic newsletter called School News Online.
Activities Calendar - a master
calendar of school activities is available on the web site at www.southlakecarroll.edu/actcal.htm
Special Publications - the
Communications Department produces a variety of special publications throughout
the year including an annual budget information sheet and other special
topic fliers and brochures. These are available by contacting the office
at 817-949-7080.
Welcome Packets - informational
welcome packets are available by contacting the Communications
Department at 817-949-7080.
These packets contain general information about the district and the
most up-to-date copies of regular publications.
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Media
Relations
Information to be released to the local news media
can be directed to the Communications Department, 1201 N. Carroll Ave.,
817-949-7080. Press releases regarding school activities and events are
sent to the following newspapers almost daily: Dallas Morning News, Fort
Worth Star Telegram, the Grapevine Sun, the Southlake Journal and the
Southlake Times. Please include as much information about the
activity or event as possible, along with a contact name and number.
Color or black and white pictures are acceptable, but may not
necessarily be returned. Four copies of each photo are preferred.
Media Guidelines
It is the policy of the Carroll Independent School
District to work cooperatively with the news media for coverage of
issues and events involving the school district, its students or staff.
However, Carroll ISD is dedicated to providing all students with a safe,
learning environment without unnecessary interruptions. Therefore, the
following guidelines are in effect at all CISD campuses and facilities:
- All media inquiries should be directed to the
Communications Department and the appropriate campus principal or
building administrator. Exception: Routine athletic and/or
extracurricular activity news coverage can be handled by the
appropriate coach/sponsor.
- The Director of Communications should be contacted when a
representative of the media visits a campus. If the media visits a
CISD site without prior approval from the appropriate campus or
building administrator, he or she should be asked to leave and sent
to the Communications Department at Carroll Intermediate School.
- Media personnel may be allowed on campus to
interview staff or students during the school day with approval from
the Superintendent and appropriate notification to the campus or
building administrator.
- Cameras/reporters will not be allowed into the
classroom or on the campus unless the classroom teacher and/or
appropriate staff members have been notified and it is determined
that such a visit will not be disruptive to the learning
environment.
- Photographs or video may be taken by the media
at the discretion of the Director of Communications and/or the building or campus
administrator. Parental permission is not required, but should be
obtained if time and circumstances permit.
- Audio or video of individual students will be
allowed after prior approval is granted by the child's parent or
guardian. Oral permission by the parent is acceptable, but must be
followed by written permission for CISD files.
- The Superintendent or his designee shall be the
official spokesperson for CISD.
- All Open Records requests should be referred to
the Communications Department immediately upon receipt.
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About
Julie Thannum, APR. . .
Julie Thannum is the Director of Communications for Carroll ISD.
She began with the district as Public Information Officer back in August 1997. A
former newspaper reporter and editor, Julie has 12 years experience in
school public relations. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of
Science degree in journalism from Eastern
Illinois University and is accredited in public relations (APR).
She is a past president of the Texas
School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) and is a member of the National
School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). She presents at state
and national education seminars and conventions.
Julie is the recipient of TSPRA's 2001 Bright Idea Award and received
three Gold Star Awards and one Silver Star Award in the statewide
communications contest in 2001.
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