FILE:  KBC

NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS

The Vermilion Parish School Board shall direct all regular news releases to originate in the central office to deliver information to the public about the school system.  The School Board President or the Superintendent shall be the official spokesperson for the School Board to inquiries of the news media.  The School Board President may designate another person as official spokesperson.  Only the School Board President, Superintendent, or designated official spokesperson shall be authorized to issue official statements on behalf of the School Board.  All representatives of the media, newspapers, and radio stations shall be notified that official statements from the Vermilion Parish School Board shall come from the President of the School Board, the Superintendent or the official spokesperson.  Individual members who choose to make statements to the press do not necessarily represent views of the entire School Board.

Information concerning any present or foreseeable emergencies shall be transmitted to all School Board members as necessary.  The School Board shall recognize the Superintendent as the sole spokesperson of the School Board and School District during any emergency.  Questions for information shall be directed to the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Adopted:  July 11, 2016

Ref:    Board minutes, 7-11-16

Vermilion Parish School Board