Code No. 901.2
NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS
The Board of Directors supports open, fair and honest communications with the news media while at the same time recognizing the privacy rights of individuals.
Members of the news media are encouraged and welcome to attend open Board meetings. Members of the news media seeking information about the District should direct their inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools. In the event that another administrator or staff member is contacted, that person shall notify the Superintendent. The Board President and the Superintendent of Schools shall be the spokespersons for the Board and the District, and shall accurately and objectively provide appropriate information and the position of the Board of Directors in response to inquiries.
Other staff members may report on individual student achievements and awards (e.g., music, speech and sports awards) with District guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
Date of Review: July 16, 2018
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Date of Revision: February 9, 2004
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Legal References:
21.4, 22.7, 279.8, Code of Iowa
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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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