Code No. 902.3
School District - Community Relations
News Releases
The superintendent will determine when a news release about internal school district and board matters will be issued. In making this determination, the superintendent will strive to keep the media and the school district community accurately and objectively informed. Further, the superintendent will strive to create and maintain a positive image for the school district. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to approve news releases originating within the school district prior to their release.
News releases will be prepared and disseminated to news media in the school district community. Questions about news releases will be to the superintendent.
Legal Reference: Widmer v. Reitzler, 182 N.W. 2d 177 (Iowa 1970).
Dobrovolny v. Reinhardt, 173 N.W. 2d 837 (Iowa 1970).
Iowa Code Chapters 21.4; 22.2 (2011).
1980 Op. Att’y Gen. 73.
1952 Op. Att’y Gen. 133.
Cross Reference: 902 Press, Radio and Television News Media
Approved: May 8, 1989
Reviewed: December 16, 2013
Revised: December 16, 2013