SOCSD MEDIA RELATIONS
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District media protocols are implemented to allow the district to effectively respond to media inquiries and strategically publicize district activities while also maintaining campus security and safeguarding the privacy of our students, staff and families.
Protocols for media requests to cover district activities not available to the public at large:
- Media are not permitted on any SOCSD campus or facility without authorization from the Director of Communications on a per instance basis.
- All media representatives should correspond with the Director of Communications to receive permission before visiting SOCSD campuses or facilities.
- The Director of Communications will make building administrators and/or directors aware of arranged media visits before the arrival of media representatives.
- The Director of Communications will not provide personal contact information for any staff member to the media without the permission of that staff member.
- Media representatives should be escorted by a staff member at all times during their visit to campus, and they should wear a press badge.
- Media are not permitted to speak with any student on campus during a school activity without parent permission.
- SOCSD must have a photo release (authorized by a parent or guarding during school registration) for any student photographed by the media.
Protocols for staff requests for media coverage:
- All submissions and communication with media outlets (i.e. articles, press releases, photos, events, awards, etc.) should be conducted through the Director of Communications office.
- All requests for media to attend campus or district related events or activities should be conducted through the Director of Communications office.
Questions or requests for media coverage:
Contact Haley Montgomery, Director of Communications
662.615.0021 (office)
662.312.4001 (cell)
hmontgomery@starkvillesd.com