The administration shall determine when a news release about internal school district and board matters will be made. In making this determination, the administration shall strive to keep the media and the school district community accurately and objectively informed. Further, the administration shall strive to create and maintain a positive image for the school district.
News releases will be prepared and disseminated to news media in the school district community. Questions about news releases shall be made to the superintendent only.
It shall be the responsibility of the administration to approve news releases originating within the school district prior to their release.
Legal Reference: Dobrovolny v Reinhardt, 173 N.W.2d 837 (1970)
Widmer v Reitzler, 182 N.W.2d 177 (1970)
Iowa Code §§21.4, 22.7 (1991)
1980 Op. Att’y Gen. 73
Cross Reference: 1002 Press, Radio, and Television News Media
Approved: 6-8-92
Reviewed: 6-14-21
Revised: 1-12-98
