8/27/26 ASD School Board Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee met on August 27, 2026, to discuss various communication strategies and community engagement initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included the potential modest resource request to support the ad hoc advisory committee's extensive community engagement efforts, which may require additional external support beyond current communications capacity. The committee also reviewed the district's back-to-school communications plan, highlighting the use of social media and direct outreach to families, and discussed the launch of a new electronic newsletter platform through the district's content management system. Additionally, the committee addressed legislative priorities for the upcoming annual legislative luncheon scheduled for September 16, focusing on student achievement, responsible stewardship, recruitment and retention, and transportation, with an emphasis on early engagement with legislators and stakeholders to influence funding and policy decisions. Board members were encouraged to provide input on these priorities to shape advocacy efforts.