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Student member clarifies KCPS media credential procedure for athletic sidelines
Summary
Ona Swanson explained KCPS's media credential approval procedure for athletic sidelines, saying it was created for safety and does not prevent media from attending events from the stands; she directed viewers to BoardDocs for the procedure text.
Ona Swanson described the Kent County Public Schools media credential approval procedure for athletic events and why it was adopted.
Swanson said the procedure was enacted in response to recent safety concerns at KCPS and elsewhere and defines requirements for organizations seeking sideline media access. She emphasized that "this procedure does not prevent any media organizations from attending sports events" and clarified that anyone who does not meet sideline credential requirements may still take pictures or video from the stands.
Swanson framed the credentialing as a safety measure intended for the good of student athletes and encouraged people who want the full requirements to review the document on BoardDocs. She also invited the public to attend KCPS athletic events if they have the opportunity.
