Code No. 902.3
NEWS RELEASES
The superintendent shall determine when a news release about internal school district and board matters will be issued. In making this determination, the superintendent shall strive to keep the media and the school district community accurately and objectively informed. Further, the superintendent shall strive to create and maintain a positive image for the school district. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to apporve news releases originating within the school distrcit prior to their release.
News releases will be prepared and disseminated to news media in the school distrcit community. Questions about news releases will be directed to the superintendent.
Legal Reference:
Widiner v. Reitzler 182 N.W.2d 177 (Iowa 1970).
Dobrovolnv v, Rejnhprdt 173 N.W.2d 837 (Iowa 1970).
Iowa Code § 21.1 22.7
Approved 9-13-93 Reviewed 2-24-14 Revised 6-21-2021