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Board reviews media and public contact protocols tied to Policy BCB
Summary
At the retreat the Board reiterated reliance on Policy BCB and the Board Operating Agreement for guidance on communications with the media and handling parent interactions at events, stressing consistency and referring members to established protocols.
Chair Kendell Ferguson led a discussion about the Board’s communication expectations with media and citizens, directing members to Policy BCB and the Board Operating Agreement for guidance. The Board considered scenarios such as parents approaching members at school events and discussed suggested approaches for those interactions.
Interim Superintendent Jeanne Grazioli and Board members discussed current communication practices (the weekly Board Bulletin and day-of-meeting check-ins) and possible changes to reduce mixed messages. The retreat emphasized consistent messaging and referring media inquiries to designated channels in line with existing board policy.
No new media policy was adopted at the retreat; members were reminded to follow Policy BCB and the Board Operating Agreement and to participate in OSBA training to stay current on public meetings law and governance best practices.
