Policy 1115

Community Relations

Requests for Information About The Schools

The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to promote public understanding of the overall philosophy of the District and to provide specific information on the operation of the school system.

In recognition of the public’s right to information about the schools, the administrative staff shall provide information wherever possible in response to public inquiry, in anticipation of public interest, and in keeping with State and Federal Law.  Request for information may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools at the discretion of the site level administrator.

Legal Reference:         Connecticut General Statutes

                                    1-200 Freedom of Information Act



Policy adopted:May 5, 2015                                          
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Newtown, Connecticut
EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2015