KBC Media Relations and Usage

KBC 

Media Relations and Usage

See KGB

Upon presentation of proper credentials, members of the press on assignment will be admitted free of charge to all school extra-curricular activities. To the extent possible, space will be provided at sporting and special events for members of the working media to cover extra-curricular activities.

Broadcasting, Livestreaming, and Recording
The superintendent is authorized to establish rules and regulations for broadcasting, livestreaming, and recording district activities in accordance with any relevant law and KSHSAA rules governing any particular event.

The appropriate building principal shall be responsible for determining eligibility, ensuring proper security protocols, and issuing passes to press members on assignment to cover school events. Members of the broadcast media are encouraged to notify the superintendent or building principal prior to the event they wish to cover, so arrangements may be made to accommodate their equipment.

The board is not obligated to broadcast, livestream, or record its board meetings. However, if the board elects to livestream any board meeting on television, the internet, or any other medium, all aspects of any such open meeting will be available through the selected medium for the public to observe, absent any unintentional technological failure or action taken by the provider of the medium disrupting or preventing the livestream.

News Releases
News and information concerning building events and programs may be released to the media with the approval of the principal. District news releases prepared for public distribution by district employees or students shall have the superintendent’s approval prior to release. The superintendent shall, upon request, prepare official district news releases for the board.

Conferences and Interviews
News conferences and interviews shall be scheduled so they do not disrupt regular educational activities. Representatives of the news media seeking to interview a student during school hours must first have the principal’s approval and permission from the student’s parent or guardian.

Policy Reference: KBG

Adoption Date: 06/06/2006, Revised: 07/07/2008, 6/2025