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Use of School Property for Posting Notices

Non-school-related organizations or individuals that are not associated with School Sponsored and Approved Groups may request permission of the building principal to display posters or electronic information in the area reserved for community posters or to flyers/information distributed to students. The building principal shall only authorize distribution or posting of information that is determined to have a direct benefit or relationship to students enrolled in the school and meets the standards of this policy.

Posters, flyers and/or electronic information must be student oriented and have the sponsoring organization’s name prominently displayed. The District will not permit the posting or distribution of any material that would:

A. Disrupt the educational process;

B. Violate the rights of others;

C. Invade the privacy of others;

D. Infringe on a copyright;

E. Violate District policy, procedure, or administrative directive;

F. Be obscene, vulgar, or indecent; or

G. Promote violence, discriminatory conduct, the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or certain products that create community concerns.

No commercial publication shall be posted or distributed unless the purpose is to further a school activity, such as graduation, class pictures or class rings. If permission is granted to distribute materials, the organization must arrange to have copies delivered to the school.  Distribution of the materials will be arranged by administration. Under no circumstances shall individuals not employed by the District be given access to the building forth purposes of posting notices or distributing information.

All student materials must be reviewed and approved by the Superintendent or designee in accordance with Policy 3222.

Cross Reference:
Policy 3222 Distribution and Posting of Student Materials

Policy History:
Adopted on: June 11, 2013
Reviewed on: July 2020; August 10, 2021; January 11, 2022
Revised on: September 14, 2021; February 8, 2022