Public Information Requests under the Public
Information Act:
If you have a request for open records, please print the form
below and return to FISD by fax (281-996-2513), by email (kgephart@fisdk12.net)
or in person at 302 Laurel Drive. For information about the Public
Information Act click here.
Open Records Request
form pdf
Flyer Request:
Please read the flyer request policy.
Fill out a request form and return to the Public Information
Office by fax (281-996-2513), by email (kgephart@fisdk12.net)
or in person at 302 Laurel Drive.
Flyer Request Form pdf
News and Publications:
- The Outlook - A hard copy news publication for the Friendswood
Independent School District community
- The eLOOK - an electronic newsletter for staff and community
that comes out weekly and is sent to all who subscribe on the
homepage at www.fisdk12.net
- Board Reports - an electronic summary of actions by
the Friendswood Independent School District Board of Trustees
- What's Happening in Friendswood Independent School District - news and information online located at the website www.fisdk12.net
- Weekly column: Houston Chronicle (Thursdays)
- Weekly coverage in Friendswood Reporter News & Friendswood
Journal
- Weekly coverage on Education page in the Galveston Daily
News along with guest columns.
* News Links - links to other news and media sites on
the FISD website at www.fisdk12.net
Additional Support Services:
Emergency Communications
In the event of an area disaster or emergency, district staff
and the public can call the Public Information Office at (281)
482-1267.
Emergency information and updates are also available via the
web. www.fisdk12.net
The website will be continuously updated when more news or
updates are available.
Web Based Communications
* Create and maintain web pages for the Friendswood Independent
School District web site
* Provide information for faculty and staff
* Answer patrons' questions/concerns via district website
Video and Graphics Support
- Graphic art support to schools and departments throughout
the district.
- Graphic support in the planning and execution of district
events and activities as well as brochures, pamphlets, flyers.
- Videotaping of a variety of district activities
- Video production services and editing
Media Relations
- Serve as district spokesperson to address media inquiries
- Issue press releases on Friendswood Independent School
District programs, student achievement, and current issues
- Facilitate reporters' access to requested information
and coordinate press conferences
- Coordinate information flow to the news media in crisis
situations
- Assisting schools/departments with local communication
efforts, including press releases, publications, campus newsletters,
parent letters, and event promotion
- Annual Staff Service Awards Program and Luncheon
- Annual Teacher of the Year Program
- Partnership Appreciation events
- New school dedication ceremonies
- Bond Referendum information campaigns
Major events from which funds are raised include:
* Education Foundation Gala - This annual event raises money
for grants and the endowment fund.
Contacts:
Karolyn Gephart, Director of Communications/PIO
281-482-1267
kgephart@fisdk12.net
Jolly Ayrhart, Webmaster (Bales, Cline)
Assistant to the Director
281-482-1267
jayrhart@fisdk12.net
Jane Ann Quevedo, Webmaster
jaquevedo@fisdk12.net
Laura Riveron, Executive Director of the Friendswood Education
Foundation
281-482-1267
lriveron@fisdk12.net
Joe Perez, Videographer
281-482-1267
jperez@fisdk12.net
FISD Administration Building
302 Laurel Drive
Friendswood, Texas
Business hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
By Mail
Friendswood ISD Office of Public Information
302 Laurel Drive
Friendswood, Texas
By Phone
(281) 482-1267
By Facsimile
(281) 996-2513 |
