Distribution of Materials Not School Related
Prescott High School is maintained as a limited public forum for the purpose of student expression. The Governing Board recognizes the First Amendment rights of students to engage in protected speech, whether written, oral, or by conduct.
Special attention to the following provision and subparts is requested:
-Any flyers, booklets, or other written materials distributed by the student, not directly related to school sponsored activities, may be distributed on school property, except in the locations and during the times set forth in subpart B of this rule. Such written material shall be clearly marked with the sponsoring person or organization name. All distribution must be made in conformity with Governing Board policy.
-Distribution of materials are prohibited in any classroom, gym, study area, school administration office (including nurse’s office and faculty lounge areas) bathrooms, hallways, library, auditorium or the interior entry area at the main building, entrances within the school building between the hours of 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. when school is in session or in the cafeteria during lunch hours. In addition, distribution may not occur in such manner that would violate board policy.
A. Students may use the inside areas not specifically excluded by board policy. The areas are the cafeteria during non-lunch hours and the Senior Inside Patio area at the high school. These areas are available every day without regard to weather. Distribution in such areas are not in violation of subpart B of this policy that closes the interior of the school building to distribution of literature during the school day, except as noted herein.
B. School property includes all real property of the Prescott Unified School District.
The following conduct concerning student solicitation is prohibited at any time when
students are present on school grounds during the school day or during school sponsored activities:
1. Conduct that substantially interferes with entrance or exit of pedestrian or vehicle traffic in buildings, parking lots, work or activity areas, including without limitation, blocking any hallways in the school building, classrooms, or other pedestrian areas.
2. Conduct that materially disrupts any school class or school activity.
3. Conduct that substantially interferes with the students’ right to be left alone, after a clear expression by such student(s) of a lack of interest in an offer of written materials or other speech. This shall not prevent an initial offer, only continuing offer in the face of a clear indication of a lack of interest or a refusal to allow a student to leave one’s presence on any one occasion.
4. Conduct, which violates these policies, is subject to discipline pursuant to the Prescott Unified School District Policy and Procedures Manual