Code Number: 503.2
Upon prior notice to the building administrator, non-school sponsored student meetings may be held in the District’s secondary school facilities during the non-instructional time for purposes not related to the curriculum as long as they are student-initiated.
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to limit the authority of the school, its agents or employees, to maintain order and discipline on school premises, to protect the well-being of students and faculty, and to assure that attendance of students at meetings is voluntary.
Equal Access Policy
Authorization of the use of property under this Equal Access Policy does not imply that the District endorses the matters discussed at the meetings.
- First Adoption:
- 1984-06-26
- Revision Adoption:
- August 21, 1995/ March 28, 2000/ September 23, 2003/ September 18, 2006/ October 26, 2009/ April 8, 2013/ June 11, 2018
- Reviewed Dates:
- April 30, 2018
- Legal Reference:
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Westside Community Board of Education v Mergens, 496 U.S. 226 (1990)
Bender v. Williamsport Area Community School District, 741 F.2d 538 (3d Cir. 1984), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 475 U.S. 534 (1986)
20 U.S.C. §§ 4071-4074
Iowa Code §§ 287.1-.3; 297.9