Board Policies
Adoption Date: 06/22/2021
History: 05/24/2022 (reviewed), 6/13/23 (updated), 6/11/24 (reviewed)
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 Educational Services Center and meet certain standards prior to their distribution. Requests should be submitted to the Director of Community Relations.
Policy References:
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.
Cross References:
502.3 | Student Expression and Student Publication |
502.3R1 | Student Expression and Student Publication Code - Regulation |
503.1 | Student Conduct |
503.1R1 | Student Suspension |
603.9 | Academic Freedom |
603.9R1 | Teaching Controversial Issues |
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