The superintendent, 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. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to keep the board apprised of news conferences and interviews.
The superintendent will respond accurately, openly, honestly, and objectively to inquiries from the news media about the school district, to the extent permitted by law.
News conferences and interviews planned or pre-arranged for school district activities will include the board and the superintendent. News conferences for issues requiring an immediate response may be held by the superintendent. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether a news conference or interview is held to provide an immediate response to an issue.
School district personnel shall refer interview requests and information requests from the news media to the superintendent. School district personnel may be interviewed or provide information about school district matters only after receiving permission from the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. It shall be within the discretion of the superintendent to allow news media to interview and to receive information from school district personnel.
Approved February 12, 2014
Reviewed March 20, 2024
Revised February 25, 2019
