Section (1000) Community Relations
Policy Name News Media Relations
Policy Number 1112
Date Approved 10/10/1989
Date Revised 01/13/2003
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Policy The board of education believes that one of its important responsibilities is to keep the public informed about operations and activities of the schools. Therefore, the board of education invites and welcomes the active participation of the media such as the public press, radio and TV.

Information concerning any phase of the schools operation may be made available by the superintendent to the press. Consistent with the federal and state laws protecting the privacy rights of students.

The superintendent will plan for periodic releases to the press and other community media which will provide information to the community concerning its schools and various phases of the school program.