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Policy 7070 P2 Media – Public Information Guidelines

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The school board supports media coverage of school and district programs and activities, through the district’s Community Relations office. The superintendent and/or senior administration will authorize the release of information.

1. All media representatives must contact the Community Relations office prior to any contact with school/district staff.
2. Upon approval, the district’s Community Relations office will coordinate all media requests as directed by the superintendent: and
3. Staff member will secure authorization from the principal and Community Relations office before contacting the media on behalf of the school.
4. Media representative should be kept fully informed on all aspects of the program so reporting will be done on the basis of a complete and accurate overview.
5. Students should be informed that they can deny an interview or photograph. An opt out form must be signed by a parent/guardian to deny photographs and interviews that would “single out” any student or identify a student whose parents have signed a form to withhold directory information.

Approved

July 31, 2014

Policy and Procedure

Policy No. 7070 Media Access to Students

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