According to M.G.L. 71:37 specifically, but powers and duties of School Committee are established throughout the Massachusetts General Laws. On the document (link provided below) #4 Public Relations”: School Committee is responsible for providing adequate and direct means for keeping the local citizenry informed about the schools and for keeping themselves and the school staff informed about the needs and wishes of the public. https://docs.google.com/a/abschools.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=YWJzY2hvb2xzLm9yZ3xkaXN0cmljdC1kZXNpZ258Z3g6NDM1ZGRhOTNhZjZhZjgyYQ