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Communication Submission Guidelines
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In 2019 Boerne ISD renewed the trademark management and licensing program and established the below guidelines for promoting and protecting the use of its trademarks.
District logos function under the direction of the BISD Business and Financial Services Department, the Athletic Department and the Department of Communications and Community Partnerships. If you have any questions beyond what is addressed below, please contact the Department of Communications at communications@boerneisd.net
The reason for District Logo and Trademark management are:
- To ensure proper use and application of the trademarks that are associated with BISD
- To strengthen the trademarks through relationships with retailers, licensees, campus departments, student organizations, and alumni.
- To generate revenue to enhance district programs
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Flyer Submission Guidelines
All Flyers and/or Posters must be approved by the Boerne ISD Communications Department. This includes all PTO and community (non-district or school sponsored) flyers.
- To request flyer approval, please send a digital version of your flyer to the Communications Department.
- *BISD will not approve flyers that advertise any type of business. Please contact our Community Partnerships Department for sponsorship opportunities.
Upon Approval
- An email will be sent to the requestor indicating the approval of the flyer.
- PTO and community paper flyers will be shared at the front desk of BISD campuses. Due to space limitations, we permit 10 flyers per campus.
- The organization or individual will be responsible for printing the flyers/posters.
- Approved flyers should be separated by campus and delivered to BISD Central Office (235 Johns Road, C/O Communications) in a single bundle for distribution. Additional flyers that are dropped off above the 10 permitted per campus will be discarded.
Please Note:
Boerne ISD does not permit flyers to be sent home with students, nor published in district or campus electronic newsletters.
Flyers that are are dropped off at campuses that are not approved by the BISD Communications Department will be discarded.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit copy of flyer and Flyer Distribution Form to the BISD Communications Department by email for approval.
Please note the following requirements for the flyers:
- Submit flyer at least two (2) weeks prior to the preferred distribution date
- The flyer must include contact information for parents to reach the organization directly such as a phone # or email
- Flyers may not contain advertising logos or promotions for any business/organization other than the approved organization submitting the flyer (you may list the sponsors name)
- Flyers may be printed front and back
- Flyers must be designed on one 8 ½” x 11” (or smaller) white or colored sheet of paper
- Flyers should be emailed in a PDF format (exceptions can be made)
Boerne ISD reserves the right of final approval for the release of any flyer and may deny permission for any reason consistent with federal or state law, district policy, procedures or practices.
Should you have any questions please contact Boerne ISD Communications.
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When submitting items to be published to social media please include the following information:
- A description of the organization and the accomplishment (Ex: Group name, campus, grade, and award).
- Intended platform: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
- Specific campus or audience
- Graphics, flyers, photos to be posted
- Preferred timing of the post
- Amount of postings of an event (maximum three in 10 days)
Email information and attachments to the Communications Department.
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When submitting items to be published in the local newspapers, please include the following information:
- Graphics/Flyer/ Photos (Required)
- Descriptive Text/Story explaining what is being published
- Names of all pictured individuals (with correct spelling and directive as to who is who)
Email all applicable information and attachments to communicaitons@boerneisd.net
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Boerne ISD Leadership and Board of Trustees recognize the extraordinary achievements of students, staff, and faculty at monthly School Board Meetings. Anyone is welcome to submit a recommendation for commendations, but we ask that you keep in mind the following criteria when making your recommendation. Commendations are intended to recognize achievements demonstrating:
- Extraordinary performance, above and beyond the Boerne ISD standard
- Performance that surmounts significant personal challenges
- Performance that clearly displays a passion for future academic innovation
- An extraordinary act demonstrating a high standard of personal integrity and character
- An act of courage or heroism
Any one of these criteria may qualify an individual for a commendation.
Commendation Process
In recognition of qualifying achievements, Staff or Students of Boerne ISD may be commended at the monthly school board meeting. Any staff member, parent, or community member may nominate a student, staff member or group for a commendation. To make a nomination, please refer to the Board Commendations Guidelines, then complete the Commendation Form via Word.doc or Electronically using the GoogleForms link. Please be sure to provide complete and thorough information on the achievement and consider including 1-3 photos of the achievement if possible. Once your application is complete, you may submit it via email or electronic form. Upon receipt, a member of the communications team will reach out to you confirming all details, including the status of the nomination and confirmation for your requested meeting date.
Submissions
Due to the preparation involved, please ensure your submission is complete at least one month prior to the intended Board Meeting.
Please consider including 1-3 photos of the individual or group with your nomination form via submit google form
or by email: bisd communicationsBoard Recognition Guidelines
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When inclement weather is a possibility, Boerne ISD officials monitor weather conditions during the overnight and early morning hours. The district takes several factors into consideration before making a decision to cancel, delay, or dismiss school early due to inclement weather. Chief among these considerations is the health and safety of our students and staff.
Cancellations, Delays, and Early Releases: How Decisions are Made
When inclement weather threatens normal school operations, the following steps are taken:
- The district's Director of Transportation leads a team that evaluates the roadways and travel conditions across the district. Note: Topography in the district is such that one area can seem relatively unaffected by weather change, whereas another area can experience extremely treacherous conditions that significantly compromise transportation safety.
- The Superintendent consults with BISD transportation staff and has access to information from emergency management officials, meteorologists, the highway department, and the sheriff's department.
- After taking into account all the information that is received from internal and external sources, the Superintendent will make a decision as early as possible whether to delay or cancel school.
The Communication Process: What Happens Next
When a decision is made to cancel school, delay school, or dismiss school early, the district will notify parents using the mass notification system to email alert, and the Boerne ISD website will be updated as quickly as possible. Information about school closures, delays, or early dismissal will also be communicated through the following media, including but not limited to:
Because of the uncertainty of weather conditions, we ask parents and staff to monitor email, the Boerne ISD website, social media, and local media before heading to school or sending children to the bus stop.
Note: No weather announcement from Boerne ISD means classes will be held on a normal schedule.
- The district's Director of Transportation leads a team that evaluates the roadways and travel conditions across the district. Note: Topography in the district is such that one area can seem relatively unaffected by weather change, whereas another area can experience extremely treacherous conditions that significantly compromise transportation safety.
