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

All communications from staff members to the Board or its committees shall be submitted through the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall forward such communications received from staff members to the Board. This procedure is not intended to deny any staff member his/her constitutional right of free speech or the right to appeal to or otherwise address the Board on important matters through established procedures.

All official communications, policies, and directives of the Board of staff interest and concern to the staff will generally be communicated through the Superintendent, who shall also keep staff members fully informed of the Board's concerns and actions.

Both support staff 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.