KHC – Distribution/Posting of Promotional Materials – Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education

Requests from the general public to distribute printed noncurricular materials in the Cherry Creek Schools shall be allowed subject to the following policy and accompanying regulations unless the material is "unacceptable" as described below. The following shall be considered "unacceptable" material:

So-called "hate" literature that scurrilously attacks ethnic, religious or any racial groups.
Material that promotes hostility, disorder or violence.
Material that is libelous, invades the rights of others or inhibits the functioning of the school, or advocates interference with the rights of any individual or with the normal operation of the school.
Except as may be specifically authorized by policy or action of the Board of Education, distribution or posting on any school district property of any material or the doing of any act which constitutes a contribution, directly or through a third party, to urge electors to vote in favor of or against the nomination, election, retention or recall of a person to public office or the passage or defeat of any statewide or local issue submitted for the purpose of or having a title fixed for any election or any referred measure.
Material that is obscene or pornographic as defined by prevailing community standards throughout the District.

This policy governs non-curricular material and is not intended and shall not be interpreted to interfere with the prerogative of teachers to supplement and enrich text and reference book materials used in their courses with materials which are timely and up to date. However, no teacher shall distribute non-curricular materials in his class without complying with the procedures which follow. The Superintendent shall present to any person or persons wishing to distribute printed non-curricular materials a copy of this policy and the accompanying procedures. The Board of Education shall proceed through the courts of law to obtain injunctive relief and damages, where applicable, for any unauthorized distribution of printed non-curricular materials. The Board of Education approves of conducting a minimum number of charity drives in the schools provided that they can be administered without undue interference with the educational program.

Cross References:	JICEA - School-Related Student Publications
	JICEC - Student Distribution of Noncurricular Materials

Legal References:	C.R.S. § 1-45-103 (Fair Campaign Practices Act - Definitions)
	C.R.S. § 1-45-117 (Fair Campaign Practices Act)
	C.R.S. § 22-32-110 (1)(r) (Board of Education - Specific Powers)

Adoption Date: September 08, 1997 Last Revised: August 11, 1997