File:  KBC

 

 

MEDIA RELATIONS

 

 

            Media releases by the schools are encouraged as a means of informing the public of programs, activities, and accomplishments. Staff members are encouraged to participate in activities that inform the public about school programs and activities.

 

             News and information concerning school events, personnel, students, and programs shall be released to the press only with the approval of the principal and in accordance with State and federal laws regarding confidentiality. All other matters representing the official position of the Board prepared for publication by any of its employees shall be approved by the superintendent or his/her designee prior to release to the press.

 

           

Adopted:        07/26/04; 06/26/08

 

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Legal Refs:           Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, §§ 22.1-70, 22.1-253.13:7.B.4.,

                                22.1-293(B-D), 22.1-287, 22.1-287.1.

 

Cross Refs.:          JO           Student Records

 

 

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