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Policy KA
The School Board acknowledges that it is charged with the governance of the public schools which belong to the people. The Board recognizes that intelligent, informed support of the schools is dependent upon knowledge, understanding, and participation in the efforts, goals, and programs of the schools. It is also aware of its responsibility to provide the public with information and opportunities leading to participation of the public in the establishment of programs and policies which are in the public interest.
Therefore, the Board and the schools will strive to:
Recognize and encourage the fact that schools belong to the community and cannot be separated from it;
Create and maintain an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect for children and adults studying, residing, or employed within the school system;
Create and maintain an atmosphere of welcome public involvement in school affairs;
Ensure that the community has full access to information concerning programs and policies; and
Determine the public’s reaction to the policies and programs conducted by the schools.
Achieving these objectives requires that the Board and staff express positive attitudes toward the schools in their daily contacts with parents and the community. They will make systematic, honest, and continuing efforts to receive public input. They will develop an active partnership with the community in working toward improvement of the educational program, and take an active interest in the needs of the total community to find ways to assure that the schools are a vital and positive experience for all students and other citizens of the community.
Adopted: April 14, 1975
Revised: October 13, 1980
Revised: April, 2002
Revised: July 8, 2002
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