Advertising Policy-Proposed Amendment
Policy # 1.19
Millis School Committee Policy on Advertising
While the School Committee recognizes that advertising may be another source of
revenue for the school district, advertising must be carried out in a responsible
manner. School property is neither a public forum nor a vehicle to promote a specific
point of view. The intent of advertising is to raise funds for the school system.
The Millis School Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any
advertisement based upon appropriateness of content, format style and/or any other
reason it deems necessary. The School Committee shall be the sole judge of
appropriateness and acceptability. The Millis School Committee must approve all
advertisements. Advertisement approval does not constitute endorsement of any type by
the School Committee or the Millis Public Schools.
The School Committee will allow advertising in school buildings and on school
property under the following conditions:
A. The
advertiser arranges a conference with the Superintendent to converse
about advertisement purposes.
B. The
Superintendent approves all advertising content, display and distribution.
C. The
advertiser and advertisements are in compliance with district goals,
mission, policies
and non-discrimination practices as well as with state and
federal laws.
D.
Advertisements are restricted to common areas only.
The School Committee will confer with the Superintendent to set advertising rates
for the school district and particular common areas. Revenue will be deposited into a
separate account and the School Committee in conjunction with recommendation from the
Superintendent will designate how the funds will be expended.
First Reading: February 7, 2006
Second Reading: February 28,2006
Approved: February 28,2006
First Reading (Revised Policy): June 7, 2011
Second Reading (Revised Policy): June 21, 2011
Third Reading (Revised Policy): June 21, 2011
Approved: June 21, 2011