2110- DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLICATIONS BY NON-STUDENTS
Except as provided in this policy, non-students shall not be permitted to distribute publications on school grounds during the school day or at school activities if the materials are unrelated to instruction or a school-sponsored activity. Materials directly related to the subject of a school-sponsored activity may be distributed, with prior approval of the principal.
2110.1 The superintendent may develop rules and procedures that allow the limited distribution to students of materials that address activities or events for school-age students or which directly and substantially support the school program. These procedures shall ensure that class interruptions and administrative burdens are kept to a minimum.
2110.2 Commercial advertisements or other promotional materials shall not be distributed on campus by any person without prior approval of the principal. Commercial advertisements or other promotional materials may only be distributed if they relate to an approved school or school system promotion, or related activity, or are contained in school-sponsored publications or productions.
2110.3 On election days at schools used as polling places, candidates may place posters on school property and campaign workers may offer prospective voters printed campaign material in accordance with the restrictions imposed on those activities by law and the respective boards of elections.
2110.4 Nothing in this policy shall be construed to create an open forum that would allow non-students access to school property for the purpose of distributing materials.
Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-36; U.S. Const., 1st amend.
Adopted Effective: July 1, 1999
Revised Effective: January 25, 2007
