The Board recognizes the importance of having the informed support of the public. Therefore, public and school media shall be used to channel information about the school district and school activities into homes throughout the district. Specifically, the Board shall:
1. Give public notice of all Board and school district meetings and encourage citizens to attend such meetings, except those closed to the public for reasons outlined by state law.
2. Keep residents informed of Board actions, school activities and district policies through the news media and other school-sponsored media.
3. Encourage school personnel to contact parents frequently concerning the educational needs and accomplishments of their children.
4. Solicit the advice and counsel of citizens in planning and operating the school district.
5. Encourage use of community resources in order that each learning experience may be more realistic to each child.
CROSS REF.: Policy #186 - Advisory Committees to the Board
Policy #187 - Public Participation at Board Meetings
Policy #821 - News Media Relations
Policy #822 - Access to Public Records
Policy #881 - Relations with Parent Organizations
APPROVED: June 8, 1989
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