File:  KD - Public Information and Communications

The residents of this district are interested in their schools as an extension of their homes - an extension which exists to perform a special function in the development of their children.  Therefore, the Board shall make every attempt to:

1.  Keep the public informed about the policies, administrative operations, objectives and educational programs of the schools.

2.  Provide the means for furnishing full and accurate information, favorable and unfavorable, together with interpretation and explanation of schools plans and programs.

In meeting these goals, the Board shall place great importance upon the role of the teacher as communicator and interpreter of the school program to parents and the general public.  Further, it recognizes that there are times when direct communication between school officials and the community is necessary.  At such times, the Board shall encourage and provide these opportunities.

The superintendent shall develop procedures and techniques for insuring a continuous and free-flowing line of communication between the staff and the district's residents.

Adopted October 10, 1989

Revised September 9, 1996

LEGAL REFS.:  C.R.S. 22-2-117

C.R.S. 22-7-104 (2)

C.R.S. 22-35-109

C.R.S. 22-53-207 (5)

CROSS REF.:    AEC, Accomplishment Reporting to Public

BEC, Executive Sessions/Open Meetings