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 shall be the spokesperson for the board, and the superintendent shall be the spokesperson for the school district.  It shall be the responsibility of the board president and superintendent to respond to inquiries from the news media about the school district.

Members of the news media seeking information about the school district shall direct their inquiries to the superintendent.  The superintendent shall accurately and objectively provide the facts and board positions in response to inquiries from the news media about the school district.

Cross Reference:         
901      Public Communications
902      Press, Radio and Television News Media

Approved:  August 2007   
Reviewed:  September 2020    

Individuals may broadcast or videotape District public events, including open Board meetings, as long as it does not interfere with or disrupt the school district event and it does not create an undue burden in adapting the buildings and sites to accommodate the request.

It shall be within the discretion of the Superintendent to determine whether the request is unduly burdensome and whether the broadcast or videotaping will interfere with or disrupt the school district event.

Videotaping of classroom activities will be allowed at the discretion of the Superintendent.  Parents will be notified prior to videotaping of classroom activities.

Cross Reference:        506.2   Student Directory Information

                                    900      Principles and Objectives for Community Relations

                                    904.3   Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites

Approved:  August 2007
Reviewed:  February 2020
Revised:  February 2020