The School Board believes that all reasonable means should be employed to keep the public informed on matters of importance regarding Corporation policies, finances, programs, personnel, and operations. It is the purpose of this policy to provide the ways and means to accomplish this purpose.

The Superintendent shall direct an information program designed to acquaint the citizens of the community and general public with the achievements and the needs of the schools.

All news that relates to School Board policy, school personnel, or to the reputation of the School Corporation is cleared through the Superintendent. Principals, directors, and other supervisors may release news about individual school activities, sports, and social events.

Toward this end, the Board shall provide parents or guardians and other Corporation residents opportunities for orientation and information regarding State regulations and local school procedures, and will utilize, insofar as practical, all appropriate means and media to achieve this end.

I.C. 20-26-5-4