The Board believes that all reasonable means should be employed to keep the public informed on matters of importance regarding District policies, finances, programs, personnel, and operations. Therefore, the Board shall provide the 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, and develop the necessary procedures to accomplish this end.

The Superintendent shall appoint a public information officer to assist in this request.

The Superintendent shall also develop a protocol for informing the staff and community in situations of public emergencies that will affect school operations.

Distribution of information or announcements through students shall be restricted to items relevant to the individual student or family or to the school program.

Adopted 7/17/07