KE-P1 - Public Solicitations and Advertising in the Schools

Any charitable solicitation in or on school premises will not normally be supported.  (See also DEA, DKD)

The facilities of the schools of the Prairie Spirit School Division shall not be used to advertise for the advantage of private organizations or activities not related, or directly beneficial to, the students.

Notices for upcoming community events or school-related activities are subject to the approval of the Principal.  Approved notices may be posted at a location determined by the Principal.  Any advertising which is not authorized shall be removed by the Principal or designate. 

Individuals or groups wishing to distribute information or material through the Administration Offices mail delivery service shall receive approval from the Superintendent’s department.  If approval is given, the sponsoring individual or organization may be required to assume copying and/or delivery expenses resulting from the request.

Individuals or organizations may approach schools directly with requests to advertise within the school.  The Principal has the authority to approve or decline requests to distribute information in the schools.  He/she may choose to consult the school staff and/or the  Advisory Council for School Leadership.

Attention shall be given to the following guidelines when requests to distribute materials in schools are being considered:

1. All decisions must be within the requirements of other Division policies.

2. The primary function of the school is the education of the student and all materials/activities approved for distribution advertising must have educational value to students.

3. Schools should not become a vehicle for the circulation of materials intended primarily for commercial gain, or which, for political or religious reasons, may be controversial in nature.  Decisions regarding controversial matters should be discussed with the Superintendent, who retains the authority to prohibit the distribution of material in the schools. Decisions in this regard may be appealed to the Board of Trustees. (See also IJ, IJA)

4. Such fundraising activities as walkathons, and skateathons, sponsored by outside agencies, should be discouraged.  In any event, the school should establish the maximum number of activities of this nature which it intends to support each year.

5. Non-competitive activities among schools should be encouraged.

6. General information and/or announcements pertaining to an organization, agency, or individual should be made to the students by the Principal rather than by a representative of the organization.  (See also DEA-P0, DKD-P0