{Communications} COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT   Vision Statement The ECISD Communications Department will build trust in and support for the District by fostering effective, continuous, and timely commuincation with employees, parents, and members of the community.   Mission Statement To assist in creating a culture of success throughout the district and community through effective, continuous, and timely communication.   Departmental responsibilities Academic Achievement Annual Fundraiser AVID Celebration Awards for Excellence Board Recognition Month Communication Council Systems Management and Organization Convocation Grant Giveaway Grant Writing Workshops Internal & External Communications Kids on the Block Media Facilitation & Training Open Records Requests Partners in Education/Incentive Program Staff/Student Recognition Teacher Appreciation Texas Public Schools Week Texas Scholars Scholarship Mentor Program Volunteers in Public Schools STAFF Mike Adkins Director of Communications michael.adkins@ectorcountyisd.org   Debbie Rogers Community Liaison Specialist Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) & Texas Scholars deborah.rogers@ectorcountyisd.org {Texas Scholars}   Celeste Potter Education Foundation Specialist Education Foundation & Partners in Education celeste.potter@ectorcountyisd.org {Ed. Foundation}      {PIE}   Gabriela Granado Secretary to the Director of Communications gabriela.granado@ectorcountyisd.org   CONTACT INFORMATION Main Phone: (432) 456-9019 VIPS Phone: (432) 456-9012 Education Foundation/Partners in Education Phone: (432) 456-7059 Main Fax: (432) 456-9018 Education Foundation Fax: (432) 456-7058   Mailing Address: ECISD Communications Department P.O. Box 3912 Odessa, TX 79760 Physical Address: 802 N. Sam Houston Odessa, TX 79761