The School Board desires to maintain open professional channels of communication between itself and the administrative staff. The basic line of communication, will, however, be through the Superintendent.

All communications from administrators to the Board or its committees shall be submitted through the Superintendent or as directed by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall forward such communications received from administrators to the Board at his/her earliest convenience. This procedure is not intended to deny any administrator his/her constitutional right of free speech or the right to appeal to the Board on important matters through established procedures.

All official communication, policies, and directives of the Board of interest and concern to the administrative staff will be communicated through or as directed by the Superintendent, who shall also keep administrators informed of the Board’s concerns and actions.

Both administrators and Board members share a keen interest in the schools and in education generally, and it is to be expected that when they meet at social affairs and other functions, they will informally discuss such matters as educational trends, issues, and innovations, and general activities of the District. It shall be the expectation of this Board that staff and Board members maintain the highest standards of ethical and professional discourse exemplifying their commitment to teamwork and the District's mission.