3111 - School Sponsored Media & Student Participation

Policy: School Sponsored Media & Student Participation	Policy Number: 3111
Date of Original Policy: 01/16/2013	Date Revision Adopted: 11/03/2021
Reviewed by Policy Committee: 11/03/2021	Date of Next Review: 09/16/2024
Replacement of Policy Number: 3110 & 3240 (from 2002)

School Sponsored Media

Copies of all final news releases will be sent to the Superintendent for review and release. As the official spokesperson, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall issue all news releases concerning the District. All statements of the Board will be released through the office of the Superintendent and/or the District Clerk.  

In addition, a periodic newsletter may be prepared and mailed to each resident of the school district or posted on the District’s website.The newsletter may include information regarding school activities, a calendar and /or other items of interest to the community. The District accepts the funding obligation for the necessary staff and production costs.  Other electronic methods to distribute information may be used at the administration’s discretion.

Student Participation         

Students provide an important channel of communication with parents and the entire community.  Information concerning the schools may be properly disseminated through students. The school district’s administrators shall review all messages and materials prior to authorizing their dispersal through the student body.