Policy: 4237

Section: 4000 - Community Relations

Title: Contests, Advertising and Promotions

Status: Active

Adopted: November 26, 2013

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Contests, Advertising and Promotions

Any club, association or other organization must have prior approval for students' participation in any contest, advertising campaign or promotion. Approval may be given by the superintendent, principal, or program supervisor based on the following criteria:

1. The objectives of the contest, campaign, or promotion shall be consistent with the district's goals and policies;
2. The proposed activity will have educational value to the participants and be free of objectionable promotion of the name, product or special interest of the sponsoring group; and
3. Participation by a student will not interfere with his/her program of curricular or co-curricular activities.

Cross Reference: 

Policy 3220 Freedom of Expression

Legal Reference: 

AGO9503.00 1995 No. 3 Use of School Districts' Facilities by Student Groups for Religious Purposes

 

Adoption Date: 09.17.81

Ferndale School District

Revised: 02.23.95; 11.26.13