4.608 Staff-Community Relations

    OUTSIDE INQUIRIES POLICY
    Occasionally, a representative from the media might contact an employee regarding an LCS issue. No employee is to give media interviews without prior approval of the school administrator. If contacted by a representative of the media, employees should forward any inquiries to the school administrator and/or communications department. This policy will ensure that accurate information will be given for those matters that are appropriate for public knowledge. All written or verbal inquiries regarding work performance of present or former employees or written or verbal requests for employment recommendations should be directed to the appropriate school administrator. Employees should not discuss specific employment openings with potential applicants. All inquiries should be referred to the respective school administrator.

    Failure to uphold the standards of this policy may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment.