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 the board president and superintendent 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 or the Executive Director of Communications. The superintendent or Executive Director of Communications will work with district leadership to accurately and objectively provide the facts and board position in response to inquiries from the news media about the district.
Adopted: 3/00
Reviewed: 4/14; 6/15; 7/19; 7/22
Revised: 1/13; 7/25
Related Policy: 1001.2-R; 1004.2
Legal Reference (Code of Iowa): §§ 21.4; 22; 279.8
IASB Reference: 902.01