Communications Policy

Communications Policy


 * 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, disciplinary action, community sensitive issues or potential problems must be communicated by the school principal to the IDEA Chair in a timely manner.
 * 3) In the case of media communications regarding school events and activities (newspaper, radio, Facebook, etc.), the Principals must obtain approval from the IDEA Chair prior to gaining approval from Kitikmeot School Operations and prior to communicating with any media outlets (radio, newspaper, Facebook).


 * Original policy approved October 31, 2003, Motion #03-078.
 * Amended December 9, 2003, Motion #03-095.