Distribution of Materials

Individuals seeking distribution of information about its program shall submit to the Superintendent a statement of the recreational or educational value to students.

Dissemination of the information does not reflect the districts endorsement or sponsorship of the activity. All materials distributed must contain the statement “The district does not sponsor this event and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Burlington-Edison School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.”

The district or the school will not distribute materials that:

• Are obscene, lewd, or vulgar;

• Are libelous;

• Contain language that is intimidating, demeaning, harassing or threatening on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or veteran status, including, but not limited to, racial, sexual, or ethnic slurs;

• Promote commercial enterprises;

• Promote the violation of existing laws, regulation or ordinances, or official school policy, rules or regulations; or

• Proselytize or disparage religious beliefs.

The ____________________________ (identify appropriate staff person) shall review and deter- mine whether the materials are approved for distribution to students. Any further review shall be by the superintendent/designee whose decision is final.

Updated: 10/26/2009