Communications Policy proposed amendment

'''Communications Policy (proposed amendment)


 * 1) The Chair of the Ikaluktutiak District Education Authority (IDEA) shall be the designated spokesperson for the IDEA. Any statements – verbal or written – made in regard to issues of concern to the IDEA shall be made by the Chair or designate only.  Any statements – verbal or written - shall be approved by the IDEA prior to release.
 * 2) Issues of concern to the administration of the schools such as staffing, community sensitive issues or potential problems must be communicated by the school principal to the IDEA Chair or designate in a timely manner. For Disciplinary Action, the IDEA Chair or designate shall be notified prior to action being taken.
 * 3) In the case of media communications, (traditional and modern social media) staff must obtain approval from the IDEA Chair or designate prior to gaining approval from Kitikmeot School Operations and prior to communicating with any media outlets.


 * Original policy approved October 31, 2003, Motion #03-078.
 * Reviewed and amended July 4, 2015.