Policy: 4060

Section: 4000 - Community Relations

Title: Distribution of Materials

Status: Active

Adopted: January 1, 1976

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Distribution of Materials

The board recognizes that organizations may want to distribute materials in the school district that are non-curricular but that may have social, recreational or educational value for students. 

The superintendent will develop procedures that balance this need and manages the large volume of requests Ferndale School District receives from all varieties of organizations, groups and businesses that want to send their promotional, marketing and community service information home with students, via flyers, email or newsletters to staff/families, and to post in schools or on school property via signage, reader boards, posters, banners or bulletin boards. The procedures will prevent the exploitation of students for marketing/advertising purposes by individuals and groups; minimize the use of staff time and district resources for this purpose; and honor requests from families to limit non-school/district/PTA material that is e-mailed, sent home or displayed.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the building principals, to draft procedures regarding this policy.

Cross References

Policy 2340 Religious-Related Activities and Practices

Policy 3220 Freedom of Expression

 

Management Resources:

Policy News, April 2005 Distribution of Materials

 

Adoption Date: Pre-1976

Ferndale School District

Revised: 09.17.81; 02.23.95; 11.26.13; 01.28.2020; 12/12/2023