Navigating a successful referendum requires more than just numbers—it requires trust, transparency, and strategic messaging. We specialize in helping districts communicate the "why" behind their funding needs and build community understanding. From early planning to post-vote communication, our team partners with you every step of the way to ensure a well-informed and engaged community.
Strategic Planning & Messaging
Develop clear, compelling narratives that connect with your community and align with your district's goals.
Stakeholder Engagement
Equip your leadership team with the tools to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and community members.
Community Perception Surveys
Gain insights into how your community perceives your district's needs and readiness to support funding initiatives.
Marketing & Outreach Campaigns
From digital outreach to printed materials, we create a comprehensive campaign to ensure your message reaches every household.
Crisis Management During Referendums
Proactive monitoring and rapid response to misinformation, opposition, or unexpected challenges.
Post-Referendum Communication
Whether the vote passes or not, maintaining trust and transparency with your community is key to future success. We help you craft the right message for moving forward.
"Allerton Hill has been a benefit for our district because we've been able to utilize them to help us provide a clear and concise message and in a sense, tell our own story. "
Marlon Howard
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
“Working with Allerton Hill Communications has been a game-changer for me as a leader. Their strategic insight and authentic approach to storytelling have strengthened our team’s capacity and our district’s connection with the community.”
Matthew Montgomery
Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115
“Allerton Hill has been a partner with us through regular meetings and thoughtful questions and we’ve built a strategy for sharing the great work happening in our district.”
Laurie Banks
Finneytown Local School District
"Allerton Hill is a smart solution for us as a smaller district. They have streamlined our efforts, created a coherent strategy and built a trustable brand. This has had a tremendous impact on our ability to get our message out. We couldn’t be more grateful for their support."
Lisa Leali
Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65
"Working with Allerton Hill Communications has been transformative for me as a leader. Their collaborative expertise in crafting tailored communication strategies has empowered us to connect with our community meaningfully, ensuring that our messages resonate and build trust."
Jason Fine
Bexley City School District
“Once we partnered with Allerton Hill, they helped us build a unified strategy. We started to understand what makes a great story and how to tell it well. They’ve bent over backwards to help us."
Mikkel Storassli
Grayslake District 127
"Allerton Hill is a smart solution for us as a smaller district. They have streamlined our efforts, created a coherent strategy and built a trustable brand. This has had a tremendous impact on our ability to get our message out. We couldn’t be more grateful for their support."
Devvon Dettra
Rolling Hills School District
"Allerton Hill has elevated our communications while saving valuable time for our staff. I highly recommend Allerton Hill to any district ready to take their communications to the next level."
Amy Wentworth
New Philadelphia School District
Featured Case Study
Bringing a strategic plan to life
Back-to-School, Blog, Superintendent
First Day of School: A Communications Checklist for Superintendents and PR Professionals
Best Practices, Blog, Communication Strategy, Superintendent
Navigating Difficult Conversations as a School Superintendent: Strategies for Success
