KI Free Materials Distribution in Schools

KI 

Free Materials Distribution in Schools 

The superintendent reserves the right to refuse distribution of any material by outside individuals or groups to the students of the district in accordance with the rules adopted by the board. 

Political Campaign Materials 

In order to further citizenship training, the board encourages responsible and balanced use of political materials. 

Special Interest Materials 

The superintendent shall establish rules and regulations governing the distribution of special interest materials in the building. 

Advertising in the Schools or On School Property 

No advertising of materials used for commercial purposes shall be permitted in the school buildings or on the grounds of the district without prior approval of the superintendent. Advertising in student publications shall  be regulated by rules and regulations developed by the superintendent. Ads specifically promoting drug paraphernalia, tobacco products, alcohol products or any controlled substance are prohibited in any school sponsored publication or on school property. 

Use of Religious Materials 

Religious materials may be used in the regular classroom to study the historical or cultural aspects of religion, but such material is prohibited if used to indoctrinate the practice of a religion. 

Distribution of Religious Material 

The distribution of any religious materials, bound or unbound, is prohibited on school grounds or in any attendance facility before, during or after the school day or a school activity. Religious materials as prohibited herein may be described as but not limited to the following: any version of the Bible (including the Gideon Bible), translations of the Septuagint and the Apocrypha, Torah, Koran or any similar religious books of faith, pamphlets, sectarian or denominational books, tracts, papers or other such materials including pictures, symbols, crosses, statues or icons. This prohibition on distribution does not conflict with the use of any such materials as provided in IKD School Ceremonies and Observances. 

Mailing Lists 

No mailing lists of students shall be given to individuals, organizations or vendors for the purpose of distributing materials. 

Adoption Date: 12/08/2003, Revised: 07/07/2008