904.05 - Distribution of Materials

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.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the building principals to draft administrative regulations regarding this policy.

 

 

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 (8th Cir. 1987).
  
                                    Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.22 (2003).

Cross References:  502.5   Freedom of Expression
  
                                    503.1   Student Conduct
  
                                    504      Student Activities
  
                                    603.8   Academic Freedom

Approved   11/01/2004                          Reviewed 04/19/2010                            Revised 07/28/2015
                                                                                            12/21/2020