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Communication and Branding

Communication and Branding

Theory of Action

If Collierville Schools develops a clear, consistent, and compelling brand identity and communicates the strategic plan effectively to all stakeholders, then the district will increase understanding, engagement, and support, leading to the successful implementation of the plan and improved outcomes for students.

Action Plan

Priority 1 – Unified Visual and Verbal Identity
Objective: Ensure consistency and clarity in all communications, which will help to build a strong and recognizable district brand

• Develop comprehensive branding guidelines and materials

• Provide training and support to build a strong district brand

 

Action Plan

Year 1

• Conduct a needs assessment to understand the current state of branding across schools and athletic groups

• Initiate a branding committee with school and district stakeholders if a logo refresh is needed at individual schools

• Gather feedback from stakeholders on the school’s branding vision and begin the rebranding process

• Create consistent branding guidelines for each school, the district, and all athletic groups

• Ensure the guidelines cover all necessary aspects, including logos, colors, fonts, and usage rules

• Develop a comprehensive communication plan to introduce the new branding guidelines for all schools and athletic groups

 

Year 2

• Focus on the digital implementation of new branding standards within the district

• Monitor the implementation process and address any issues or challenges that arise

• Provide ongoing support and training to ensure consistent application of the guidelines

 

Years 3-5

• Continuously monitor the implementation process and assess the consistency and effectiveness of the branding across all schools and athletic groups

• Update the guidelines as needed to address any gaps or areas for improvement

• Develop a long-term plan to sustain the branding guidelines

• Explore opportunities to further enhance the branding guidelines

Priority 2 – Effective Communication of CS2030
Objective: Effectively communicate CS2030, engage stakeholders, and ensure the successful implementation of the plan over the next five years

• Develop clear and concise communication materials

• Utilize multiple communication channels

• Engage stakeholders throughout the life of CS2030

 

Action Plan

Year 1

• Create a simplified version of the strategic plan that highlights key priorities and action steps

• Publish CS2030 on the district’s website and ensure it is easily accessible for all families

• Utilize the district’s mass communication system to share the entire plan with the district community

• Conduct surveys and feedback sessions to gather input from stakeholders on the strategic plan

• Establish metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and make data-driven adjustments

• Distribute printed materials throughout the Collierville community

 

Year 2

• Conduct additional surveys after the first year to assess the effectiveness of the strategic plan’s implementation

• Monitor the effectiveness of various communication channels by reviewing website and social media analytics

• Continuously update the strategic plan communication materials based on stakeholder feedback

 

Years 3-5

• Continue to gather feedback from all stakeholders on effectiveness of the strategic plan

• Review the accessibility of the strategic plan and communicate yearly priorities for all aspects of the plan

Priority 3 – Enhanced Communication Strategies
Objective: Employ effective, consistent, and engaging communication with all stakeholders that will foster transparency and collaboration throughout the Collierville Schools community

• Develop and implement a District Strategic Communications Plan

• Enhance digital communication to promote the goals of the district

• Foster two-way communication with stakeholders

 

Action Plan

Year 1

• Conduct a communication audit to evaluate current practices and identify areas for improvement

• Develop a strategic communications plan with clear goals, target audiences, key messages, and communication channels

• Establish metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and make data-driven adjustments

• Develop social media procedures and guidelines for the district

 

Year 2

• Implement the strategic communications plan and track updates on progress

• Gather stakeholder feedback on the effectiveness of district-wide communication efforts and make adjustments as necessary

• Monitor social media analytics and adjust strategies to improve engagement and effectiveness

• Provide ongoing social media support and training to ensure consistent application of established guidelines

 

Years 3-5

• Continue to gather feedback from all stakeholders on the effectiveness of district-wide communication

• Provide support based on feedback from stakeholders

• Develop a long-term plan to sustain communication efforts, including regular updates to the plan and communication materials

• Explore opportunities to further enhance communication strategies

  • Priority 1 – Unified Visual and Verbal Identity
    Objective: Ensure consistency and clarity in all communications, which will help to build a strong and recognizable district brand

    • Develop comprehensive branding guidelines and materials

    • Provide training and support to build a strong district brand

     

    Action Plan

    Year 1

    • Conduct a needs assessment to understand the current state of branding across schools and athletic groups

    • Initiate a branding committee with school and district stakeholders if a logo refresh is needed at individual schools

    • Gather feedback from stakeholders on the school’s branding vision and begin the rebranding process

    • Create consistent branding guidelines for each school, the district, and all athletic groups

    • Ensure the guidelines cover all necessary aspects, including logos, colors, fonts, and usage rules

    • Develop a comprehensive communication plan to introduce the new branding guidelines for all schools and athletic groups

     

    Year 2

    • Focus on the digital implementation of new branding standards within the district

    • Monitor the implementation process and address any issues or challenges that arise

    • Provide ongoing support and training to ensure consistent application of the guidelines

     

    Years 3-5

    • Continuously monitor the implementation process and assess the consistency and effectiveness of the branding across all schools and athletic groups

    • Update the guidelines as needed to address any gaps or areas for improvement

    • Develop a long-term plan to sustain the branding guidelines

    • Explore opportunities to further enhance the branding guidelines

  • Priority 2 – Effective Communication of CS2030
    Objective: Effectively communicate CS2030, engage stakeholders, and ensure the successful implementation of the plan over the next five years

    • Develop clear and concise communication materials

    • Utilize multiple communication channels

    • Engage stakeholders throughout the life of CS2030

     

    Action Plan

    Year 1

    • Create a simplified version of the strategic plan that highlights key priorities and action steps

    • Publish CS2030 on the district’s website and ensure it is easily accessible for all families

    • Utilize the district’s mass communication system to share the entire plan with the district community

    • Conduct surveys and feedback sessions to gather input from stakeholders on the strategic plan

    • Establish metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and make data-driven adjustments

    • Distribute printed materials throughout the Collierville community

     

    Year 2

    • Conduct additional surveys after the first year to assess the effectiveness of the strategic plan’s implementation

    • Monitor the effectiveness of various communication channels by reviewing website and social media analytics

    • Continuously update the strategic plan communication materials based on stakeholder feedback

     

    Years 3-5

    • Continue to gather feedback from all stakeholders on effectiveness of the strategic plan

    • Review the accessibility of the strategic plan and communicate yearly priorities for all aspects of the plan

  • Priority 3 – Enhanced Communication Strategies
    Objective: Employ effective, consistent, and engaging communication with all stakeholders that will foster transparency and collaboration throughout the Collierville Schools community

    • Develop and implement a District Strategic Communications Plan

    • Enhance digital communication to promote the goals of the district

    • Foster two-way communication with stakeholders

     

    Action Plan

    Year 1

    • Conduct a communication audit to evaluate current practices and identify areas for improvement

    • Develop a strategic communications plan with clear goals, target audiences, key messages, and communication channels

    • Establish metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and make data-driven adjustments

    • Develop social media procedures and guidelines for the district

     

    Year 2

    • Implement the strategic communications plan and track updates on progress

    • Gather stakeholder feedback on the effectiveness of district-wide communication efforts and make adjustments as necessary

    • Monitor social media analytics and adjust strategies to improve engagement and effectiveness

    • Provide ongoing social media support and training to ensure consistent application of established guidelines

     

    Years 3-5

    • Continue to gather feedback from all stakeholders on the effectiveness of district-wide communication

    • Provide support based on feedback from stakeholders

    • Develop a long-term plan to sustain communication efforts, including regular updates to the plan and communication materials

    • Explore opportunities to further enhance communication strategies

Adopted by the Collierville Schools Board of Education on June 24, 2025.