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Board-Community Relations Deleted 3/8/10
COMMUNITY RELATIONS Media Communications The district will employ a Communications Specialist who will serve as the official spokesperson and serve as a conduit for information provided to the media as well as an access point for those media wishing to speak to district personnel. All media requests for formal interviews must be referred to the Communications Specialist. The Superintendent or superintendent's designee shall be responsible for the approval of news releases on behalf of the District. The administrator or designee of each school and program shall be responsible for clearance of all news releases from each school or program. The Superintendent or superintendent's designee shall make themselves available to personnel representing the various news media when questions arise concerning District matters. The Board President is the official spokesperson for matters and actions of the Board. A statement from an individual board member shall be considered a statement of that board member only; it should not necessarily be construed as reflecting the position of the entire Board. The Superintendent or superintendent's designee shall also be available to news media personnel when questions arise concerning board matters.
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Releases to News Media: Board Matters *See Policy 101.02
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Duplicated or Printed Materials Duplicated or printed materials related to or explaining various phases of the school program shall be made available for staff and public use as deemed advisable by the Superintendent and/or the Board President. Decisions concerning such publications may be delegated to staff assistants appointed by the Superintendent. Rules of good taste, scholarship, and general acceptability should apply to all such publications. The person, office, or department responsible for the completed publication should be identified. Printed materials such as brochures or fliers, which are distributed to community members to explain the school program, shall contain the District's non-discrimination statement.
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Distribution of Printed Materials I. Non-Students Distribution of printed materials by persons other than employees of or students enrolled in the district will not be permitted in school buildings or on school grounds unless approved by the superintendent or superintendent designee in accordance with this policy. II. Procedures for Distribution No student or employee is permitted to distribute any materials in school buildings or on school grounds until and unless the following procedure has been followed: A. The printed matter shall be filed with the superintendent or superintendent designee at least one week prior to the distribution date. This copy shall be retained. B. A copy of the printed matter shall be stamped, if approved, by the superintendent or superintendent designee and returned to the person requesting approval. If the printed matter does not bear this stamp or an authorized letter of approval, it may not be distributed in school buildings or on school grounds. C. Any person who distributes printed material other than pursuant to this policy is subject to discipline. D. This policy does not apply to printed matter which has already in effect been reviewed by school authorities, such as materials passed out for classroom use, school newspapers, or the like. Nor does it apply to distribution of issues or portions of publications of general circulation in the community whose authors and publishers have identified themselves therein. Distribution of such materials may be made without filing a copy. III. Approval Process Any printed matter submitted for approval by the superintendent or superintendent designee shall be reviewed and evaluated in light of the circumstances surrounding the proposed distribution of the materials. The superintendent shall not approve the distribution of any material if the superintendent or superintendent designee reasonably foresees that the publication and distribution of the material may substantially disrupt or materially interfere with school procedures. Materials which are slanderous, inflammatory, or contain political endorsements are examples of materials which would likely be disruptive of the school environment. The superintendent or superintendent designee shall approve any material which reasonably relates to school or school-related activities or materials which are distributed for the mutual aid or protection of school employees so long as the materials are within the guidelines set forth above. In no event shall the superintendent or superintendent designee prevent the distribution of materials if such prevention unlawfully infringes upon student and employee rights to freedom of speech as guaranteed by the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution. The superintendent or superintendent designee shall recognize and follow the guidelines of the United States Supreme Court and other pertinent state and federal judicial authorities in determining whether the distribution should be permitted. In the event that the superintendent or superintendent designee does not approve the distribution of the materials, said person shall immediately notify the student or employee seeking to distribute the materials. The student or employee may then request a review of the superintendent's decision by the Board of Directors. The Board may allow the student or employee and the superintendent or superintendent designee to present arguments as to whether the materials should or should not be distributed. The Board shall make an independent review and determination as to whether and under what conditions the material shall be distributed. IV. Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions The distribution of materials shall not interfere with school procedures. Accordingly, distribution of the material may be made only under the following circumstances: A. Any distribution by or to students shall be made outside of classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums, or other facilities used for teaching students and at times when classes are not in session. B. Any distribution by or to employees shall be made during nonworking times and solely in nonworking areas.
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Board Proceedings (Deleted 03/17/03)
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Information Dissemination *See Policy 101.02
COMMUNITY RELATIONS Community Partners The Board encourages the involvement of the community and the use of community resources to assist in furthering the educational program of the school district. Community Education is an approved vehicle for nurturing and expanding these relationships. Community Education supports the district and school attendance centers in fostering partnerships with community agencies, businesses, and volunteers. Among the greatest resources available are citizen volunteers who contribute special knowledge and particular talents to the educational program. These partnerships enhance awareness and the capacity to share knowledge, experience, and resources in support of public education in Davenport. The Board may allocate sufficient funds to provide for recognition of various partners for their involvement and support of schools. These district funds may be complemented by funds that are contributed by the community through voluntary dues or donations as well as any grants the district may receive. The Superintendent and staff shall develop procedures for receiving, disbursing, auditing, investing, and otherwise handling these funds according to practices of the district’s accounting department.
· By action of the Board 11/12/90, Revised 2/8/93; Revised 2/23/98; Revised 03/17/03; Revised 4/26/10 (Renamed from School To Work Partners Program) · Edited 03/03; 4/10 |