BUILDING AND SITES
Series 900
Policy Title: Distribution of Materials Code No. 903.5
The Board recognizes that students, employees, parents, or citizens may want to distribute materials within the School District that are non-curricular. Non-curricular materials to be distributed must be approved by the building principal and meet certain standards prior to their distribution. Materials approved for distribution by the building principal may be electronically available on the district website or app.
It is the responsibility of the Superintendent, in conjunction with the building principal, to draft administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Approved: October 14, 2003
Reviewed: September 13, 2016
Revised: March 8, 2022
Legal Reference: U.S. Const. amend. I.; Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988); Bethel School District v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986): New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985); Tinker v. Des Moines Ind. Comm. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969); Bystrom v. Fridley High School, 822 F.2d 747 (ith Cir. 1987); Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.22 (2013)
Cross Reference: 502.3 Freedom of Expression; 503.1 Student Conduct; 504 Student Activities; 603.9 Academic Freedom