3221P - Student Publication Procedure

Policy 3221P

STUDENTS 

Student Publications 

The student publications instructor or advisor shall have the primary responsibility for supervising student publications and to see that provisions incorporated into the policy and procedures are met.  The principal may request to review any copy prior to its publication.  Such copy shall be returned to the student editors after it has been submitted for review. 

Any dispute that cannot be resolved at the building level shall be submitted to the superintendent for further consideration.  If the complaint cannot be resolved at that level, the board, upon request, shall consider the complaint at its next regular meeting. 

While the district believes that students should be encouraged to exercise good judgment in the content of the student publication program, such expressive writing must be in keeping with the school’s instructional mission and values.  Material must be free of content that:  runs counter to the instructional program; invades the privacy of individuals; demeans or otherwise damages individuals or groups; supports the violation of school rules; or is inappropriate for the maturity level of the students.  Such publication activities must also teach respect for the sensitivity of others and standards of civility as well as the elements of responsible journalism. 

Adoption Date:  August 23, 1994