May 20, 2022
The Bondurant-Farrar Community School District was recently recognized in the 2022 Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA) communications contest.
School districts throughout Iowa submitted a total of 127 entries, each judged and evaluated by school communication professionals in other state chapters of the National School Public Relations Association. Based on a scoring rubric, winning submissions can receive (ranked from lowest to highest honors) an Award of Merit, an Award of Excellence, or a Blue and Gold Award, which is given to entries recognized as best in state for receiving the top overall score of 5 out of 5.
The Bondurant-Farrar Community School District submitted a total of three entries, each receiving recognition.
This year, Bondurant-Farrar earned a Blue and Gold Award, the competition’s highest honor, in the advertising category for the district’s recent recruitment campaign. This campaign, completed in collaboration with our human resources department, included enhancements to the human resources section of our district website, creation of staff spotlight graphics, paid advertising in area print publications, utilization of our district e-newsletter, and a short video featuring staff. The campaign was aimed at showcasing our district’s climate and culture in hopes of attracting and retaining the best candidates for over 35 new positions announced for the 2022-23 school year.
The district was honored with the following awards:
- Blue and Gold Award: “Why Bondurant-Farrar?” Recruitment Campaign
- Award of Excellence: Bondurant-Farrar e-Briefing Newsletter
- Award of Merit: Grade Reconfiguration Informational Graphic
“It is important for community members to feel informed, involved, and aware of classroom, building, and district happenings,” said Rich Powers, superintendent. “Our improvement as a district is dependent on effective communication and targeted feedback. We are proud to be recognized in this manner.”
“I’m thankful for the work of Ms. Hartgers, our communications specialist. Her creativity and leadership have been key to our success.”
More information can be found on the ISPRA website.
