Publication Policies

Policies and procedures are important to not only the staff, but to the school district.  Each publication should have a documented list of policies readily available at the administration's or a parent's request. Check with the former adviser or principal to see if school or district publication policies are in place.  Also, ask the state press director if a publications act or bill exists within the state law.

The simplest way to organize these policies for your staff is to create a staff manual.  This document will provide easy access for your editors and administration should the need arise.

Here is a list of policies and other credentials which should be on file:
Advertising Policy
Editorial Policy
Correction/Deletion Policy
Obituary Policy
Letters To The Editor Requirements
Production/Publication Schedule
Classroom/Staff Procedures
Job Responsibilities for leadership positions on staff
Adviser/Editor Expectations