Since the school system serves and is largely financed by the citizens of the district, the Board of Education believes it is important to keep the public informed of the progress and problems of their educational institutions. The Board shall maintain a continuing public information program, in order to promote widespread understanding of the school program, and to gain the support and participation of the community in the school system.
In addition to encouraging members of the community to attend and participate at public Board meetings, the Superintendent of Schools shall develop a program aimed at disseminating Board policies and district educational programs to the public. The Board President and the Superintendent shall serve as spokespersons for the Board regarding Board actions and other matters of importance to the school system. Any official news releases proposed by Board members will be sent to the President. Personal opinions of individual Board members do not necessarily reflect the view of the Board as a whole, or the official position of the district.
The communication media shall be informed that only news releases issued by the Board President, Superintendent of Schools or their designee represent the official position of the district.
The Superintendent should coordinate the activities of Building Principals to ensure their direct involvement in the public information program. Each school, through its faculty and staff, should participate not only with the dissemination of information to the public, but also with the planning of events and social programs aimed at getting the community involved in school district activities.
Parents and citizens wishing to obtain information should inquire first through a Principal or school official, then through the Superintendent, and finally through the Board.
November 12, 1992
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P. O. Box 2033
Hyde Park, NY 12538
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