Public Information Officer: Doug Perry
O: 801-264-7400 | C: 801-808-2414 (text first)
dperry@murrayschools.org
Sharing our Stories
MCSD is committed to transparency and takes pride in sharing the unique and inspiring stories that showcase the dedication of our educators and the achievements of our students. We are pleased to have you report on these stories to extend their reach to those interested in the broader education community. We hope this serves as a valuable starting point for inspiration, ideas, and meaningful dialogue that contribute to fair and accurate reporting about the incredible work happening in our schools.
Go here to see the latest collection of stories we share.
You may also be interested in subscription to the Murray Matters Newsletter, which serves as an email communication about district stories and activities of the Murray Education Foundation. This publication is provided as a courtesy to our community by MEF, who manages and publishes it each week.
MCSD Media Access Guidelines
Murray City School District (MCSD) values positive, collaborative, and transparent relationships with media partners to ensure accurate representation of our schools, students, and initiatives. Our partnership with the media plays a vital role in informing the public, celebrating student and staff achievements, and advancing the conversation around public education in Utah.
We define “media” as organizations that maintain a consistent publication schedule, serve an established audience, and adhere to professional journalistic standards in news gathering and reporting.
To facilitate effective media engagement, we request your support with the following:
- Student Privacy & FERPA Compliance: MCSD is committed to protecting student privacy and strictly adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Media representatives must obtain appropriate permissions before capturing images, video, or interviews involving students.
- Prior Coordination Required: All media requests to visit any MCSD campus must be coordinated and approved through the Public Information/Communications office, or Superintendent’s office, to ensure minimal disruption to learning.
- Guest/Visitor Policy Agreement: Upon arrival, media representatives must sign in as a visitor and agree to MCSD guest/visitor policies of conduct. Further, a representative of the district office or school administration will be assigned and on hand to greet and escort media before proceeding.
- Public Right-of-Way Reporting: We request courtesy communication of any reporting and/or filming conducted on public right-of-way properties (such as sidewalks, streets, or roadways) ahead of time and regardless of the subject matter being reported, to help us minimize disruptions to students, families, and educators.
- Requests for interviews, footage, or information should include specific details regarding the nature of the story, requested interview subjects, and any desired video or photography needs. Providing this information in advance allows for timely responses.
MCSD is committed to working with the media to fairly balance reporting of the incredible work happening in our schools against consistent and firm procedures and protections that serve student and educator safety, privacy, and a productive learning environment. We appreciate our media partners’ cooperation in helping us share our story and promote excellence in public education.
