902 - News Media Relations

The Board recognizes the value of and supports open, fair, and honest communication with the news media.  The Board will maintain a cooperative relationship with the news media.  As part of this cooperative relationship, the Board and the media will develop a means for sharing information while respecting each party's limitations.

Members of the news media are encouraged and welcome to attend open Board meetings.  The Board President is the spokesperson for the Board and the Superintendent is the spokesperson for the District.  It is the responsibility of Superintendent, in consultation with the Board President to respond to inquiries from the news media about the District.

Members of the news media seeking information about the District will direct their inquiries to the Superintendent.  The Superintendent will accurately and objectively provide the facts and Board positions in response to inquiries from the news media about the District.

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019