Board Policies
Adoption Date: 06/22/2021
History: 05/24/2022 (reviewed), 6/13/23 (reviewed), 6/11/24 (reviewed)
The superintendent or designee will determine when a news release about internal school district and board matters will be issued. In making this determination, the superintendent or designee will strive to keep the media and the school district community accurately and objectively informed. Further, the superintendent or designee will strive to create and maintain a positive image for the school district. It is the responsibility of the superintendent or designee to approve news releases originating within the school district prior to their release.
News releases will be prepared and disseminated to news media in the school district community. Questions about news releases will be directed to the superintendent or designee.
Policy References:
Legal Reference:
Widmer v. Reitzler, 182 N.W.2d 177 (Iowa 1970).
Dobrovolny v. Reinhardt, 173 N.W.2d 837 (Iowa 1970).
Iowa Code §§ 21.4; 22.2.
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