Neither the facilities, the staff, nor the children of the schools shall be employed in any manner for advertising or otherwise promoting the interests of any commercial, political, or other non-school agency, individual or organization, except that
The schools may cooperate in furthering the work of any non-profit community-wide social service agency, provided that such cooperation does not restrict or impair the educational program of the schools.
The schools may use films or other educational materials bearing only simple mention of the producing firm and providing such materials can be justified on the basis of their actual educational values.
The Superintendent may, in his or her discretion, announce or authorize to be announced, any lecture, community activity, or film of particular educational merit.
The schools may, upon approval of the Superintendent, cooperate with any agency in promoting activities in the general public interest, and which promote the education or other best interests of the pupil.
References
RI Gen. Laws § 16-38-6 Commercial activities prohibited - Conduct of teachers
Policy adopted:
4/23/81
Organizational Fund Raising Activities Outside the West Warwick School Department
Requests from various organizations to solicit participation from students in the West Warwick Schools to promote various fund raising activities, i.e. walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, swim-a-thons, dance-a-thons, etc. shall be approved by the Superintendent.
Policy adopted:
1/9/78
Revised Date:
10/8/2019