KHC
SHUTESBURY SCHOOL
COMMITTEE
NOTICE
DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The school will distribute information regarding the
availability of opportunities or activities for children or adults that are
deemed to be of direct interest to the school community.
This information may be reproduced either in printed or electronic
format and distributed by the school. Announcements will be distributed only if
their sponsor is clearly identified, provides an adequate number of copies and
if the school has no financial or significant staff time required for preparation or duplication of this
material. Material distributed must be clearly marked, “not a school sponsored
activity”.
Activities and opportunities may not be discriminatory or illegal
and must guarantee the protection of civil rights. Distributed materials must
be consistent with the mission and values of the school and may not promote a specific
religious preference or practice, a political candidate or cause, or be deemed
discriminatory regarding race, color, gender, gender identity, age, creed,
homelessness, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Commercial
events shall be allowed if they are community oriented and deemed to be consistent
with the approved role of the school as being a community hub for communication
(see Advertising Policy – KJ) and community building.
All decisions are ultimately determined by the principal. An
individual or organization may appeal a decision to not distribute an
announcement or notice to the Superintendent and, failing to gain satisfaction,
to the School Committee. A timely and written response to an appeal is required
at either level.
ADOPTED: January 7, 1985
REVISION: Second
reading, first vote 11/15/06
Final
vote 12/20/06
First Reading and revisions: 11/17/16
Second Reading, First Vote: 12/15/16
Final Vote: 01/19/17