The Board recognizes that freedom of the press rests on the public's right to know about its institutions, including school systems. Unless prohibited or governed by local state or federal regulations, the Board encourages the news media to gather and release information about the schools and encourages district personnel to avail themselves of services extended by the news media.
The Home News and other news media upon request shall receive notification of all Board meetings. Information used within open regular or special Board meetings shall also be available to the news media. Information used within closed regular or special Board meetings may be available under laws governing dissemination of such information.
All press releases pertaining to particular grade levels or programs shall be cleared through the building principal. Press releases pertaining to the district as a whole shall be cleared through the district administrator.
LEGAL REF.: Sections 19.35 Wisconsin Statutes
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19.81
19.85
CROSS REF.: Policy #171.1 - Public Notification of Board Meetings
APPROVED: June 8, 1989
REVISED: August 25, 1994
APPROVED: September 8, 1994
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