We want the key communicators to tell us what is going on good or bad throughout the district

Contact: Lillian Govus (336) 370-8997
Created: 4/27/2010 8:19:49 AM

Guilford County Schools (GCS) launched its Key Communicators program with an ice cream social this past Friday. The initiative falls under Respectful and Responsive Service also known as Area IV of the district's Strategic Plan.

A group of GCS employees representing different departments and various schools serve as the key communicators. The goal of the program is to foster open communication between GCS central offices, departments and schools.

"We want to make sure that GCS is communicating effectively within our organization," said GCS Chief of Staff Nora Carr to the initial class of key communicators. "The key communicators can tell us what communication is effective or ineffective."

The group will meet quarterly with central office staff and receive information related to various topics that affect the district; however, most involvement will be electronic. Involvement on this committee serves as another platform for employees to bring their concerns or questions to the central office and receive clarification or answers to inquires about the district and relay them back to their designated departments or schools.

"We want the key communicators to tell us what's going on good or bad throughout the district," said Carr. Through the program, GCS is holding true to the pledge of transparency and the goal to increase the percentage of employees who consider GCS a preferred place to work. "This is great," Superintendent Maurice Green said to attendees. "We want to have a better organization, and this program can help us achieve that."

Involvement is open to any GCS employee, and length of commitment is solely up to the employee. If someone you know wants to join, simply e-mail Lillian Govus, communications manager, at govusl@gcsnc.com. Many thanks to those employees who were able to come out for the initial meeting, as well as their supervisors, colleagues and families who allowed them to share their time with us.

To check out other Area IV initiatives, click here.