4237 - Contests, Advertising and Promotions

Any club, association or other organization must have prior approval for students' participation in any contest, advertising campaign or promotion. Approval may be given by the superintendent following recommendation by the teacher and principal. Criteria to be used are:

1. The objectives of the contest, campaign, or promotion shall be consistent with the Board’s Policies and District’s Regulations;
2. The proposed activity shall have educational value to the participants and be free of objectionable advancement of the name, product or special interest of the sponsoring group; and
3. Participation by a student shall not interfere with their program of curricular or co‑curricular activities.