Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 05/24/2022 (reviewed), 6/13/23 (reviewed), 6/11/24 (reviewed)

The superintendent or designee, on behalf of the board and the school district, may hold a news conference or respond to a request for an interview with the news media.

The superintendent or designee will respond accurately, openly, honestly, and objectively to inquiries from the news media about the school district.

News conferences and interviews planned or pre-arranged for school district activities will include the board and the superintendent or designee. News conferences for issues requiring an immediate response may be held by the superintendent or designee. It is within the discretion of the superintendent or designee to determine whether a news conference or interview is held to provide an immediate response to an issue.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent or designee to keep the board apprised of news conferences and interviews.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 21.4; 22; 279.8.

Cross Reference:

502.9       Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies