Successful education programs require the support of the community. The Board recognizes this support is dependent on the school district community's understanding of and participation in the efforts, goals, problems and programs of the District.
The Superintendent shall be responsible for initiating and administering a continuous program of communication within the community, utilizing school personnel and media in discharging this responsibility.
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 District. It shall be the responsibility of the Board President and Superintendent to respond to inquiries from the news media about the District.
In striving to obtain the support of the school district community, the Board will:
- Provide access to school district records;
- Inform the school district community of the school district's goals, objectives, achievements, and needs;
- Invite the input of the school district community; and,
- Encourage cooperation between the school district and the school district community.
Approved: August 2007
Reviewed: February 2020
Revised: February 2020