The Communications Department supports the mission, vision, and values of the District by maintaining open and ongoing communication with our school families, staff and the community.

Through the storyteller role, the Communications Department works collaboratively across all departments and campuses in promoting the district to all stakeholder groups, to inform and build public understanding, and to strengthen business and community relationships.

The Department’s areas of focus include:

• Weekly Reminders – a weekly e-newsletter distributed to BCS administrators

• By the Numbers – a year-in-review look at district and school level data

• School Level and District Websites

• NTouch Messaging System- mass notification

• Integrated app

• Partners in Education –  the Partners in Education program works to increase contact between students and local businesses.

• Flyers, banners, school materials

• Parent Planner – a yearly produced calendar of important dates/events for the current school year

• Student Handbook – a review of policy and procedure for families and students

• Annual Manual – a back-to-school guide for teachers, administrators and school personnel

• Retirement Recognition & Reception – an event focused on honoring the service of retiring BCS employees

• Teacher of the Year – BCS program identifies, recognizes, and promotes representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms of the County.