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RESOLUTION 19-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ESTABILISHING A NEW BOARD POLICY REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF
NON-SCHOOL LITERATURE POLICY.
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy acknowledges that the establishment of guidelines for
determining the distribution of non-school literature is vital to the execution of the vision and
mission of the Academy; and
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy also acknowledges that the purpose of the Westlake
Academy Distribution of Non-School Literature policy is to inform the Westlake Academy
community and others about their rights and responsibilities pertaining to the distribution of
literature from outside the school, in compliance with applicable federal and state law; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake as well as the students, their parents, and faculty of Westlake
Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: If any portion of this resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof
and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the invalid
provision.
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SECTION 3: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 7th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.
ATTEST: Laura Wheat, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ke y Ed ds, Board Secretary
Janet S. Bubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
School Attorney
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 3.16:
Date Board Adopted: October 7, 2019
Date Board Amended:
Effective Date: October 7,2019
Policy Category: Parent, Student anti Faculty 1Zelations and Expectations
Policy Name: Distribution of Non-School Literature
Policy Goal: The purpose of the Westlake Academy Distribution of Non-School Literature policy
is to inform the Westlake Academy community and others about their rights and responsibilities
pertaining to the distribution of literature from outside the school, in compliance with applicable
federal and state law.
Policy Description: The Executive Director shall be responsible for the development and
enforcement of procedures related to the distribution of non-school literature on campus or at
Westlake Academy events.
Distribution of Non-School Literature
The distribution of any materials not sponsored by Westlake Academy or by a Westlake Academy
affiliate organization,regardless of the format of the materials, shall only be allowed in accordance
with this policy.
Westlake Academy shall not be responsible for,nor shall it endorse,the contents of any non-school
literature distributed on school premises or at Academy events.
For purposes of this policy,"distribution"means the circulation of more than ten copies of material
from a source other than Westlake Academy. Materials distributed under the supervision of
instructional personnel as a part of instruction or other authorized classroom activities shall not be
considered non-school literature and shall not be governed by this policy.
Limitations of Content
Westlake Academy limits the distribution of non-school literature to materials related to the
activities of Westlake Academy Affiliate Groups or materials related to opportunities or activities
for students that supplement the Academy's educational program. Non-school literature shall not
be distributed on Westlake Academy property if.
1. The materials are obscene, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate for the age and maturity of
the audience.
2. The materials endorse actions endangering the health or safety of students.
3. The materials promote illegal use of drugs, alcohol, or other controlled substances.
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4. The distribution of such materials would violate the intellectual property rights, privacy
rights, or other rights of another person.
5. The materials contain defamatory statements about public figures or others.
6. The materials advocate imminent lawless or disruptive action and are likely to incite or
produce such action.
7. The materials are hate literature or similar publications that scurrilously attack ethnic,
religious, or racial groups or contain content aimed at creating hostility and violence, and
the materials would materially and substantially interfere with school activities or the
rights of others.
8. There is reasonable cause to believe that distribution of the non-school literature would
result in material and substantial interference with school activities or the rights of others.
Prior Review
Prior to distribution on the premises of Westlake Academy, any person intending to distribute non-
school literature under this policy shall submit the material to the appropriate Academy principal
or the principal's designee for prior review. All submissions must include the name of the person
or organization requesting the opportunity to distribute material. The principal will approve or
reject the distribution of non-school materials within two school days of the date the materials are
submitted using the standards identified in this policy.
Prior review shall not be required for distribution of non-school literature only in the following
circumstances:
1. Distribution of materials to other attendees during a meeting of a non-curriculum-related
student group authorized to meet at school during non-instructional time.
2. Distribution of non-school materials in circumstances for which exceptions to prior review
are authorized by published Academy procedures, other Board Policy, or as may be
required by law.
Even when prior review is not required, all other provisions of this policy shall apply.
Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions
Westlake Academy principals shall be responsible for developing appropriate procedures to
identify reasonable guidelines on the times, locations, and means by which non-school literature
that is appropriate for distribution, as provided in this policy,may be made available or distributed
on the premises of Westlake Academy.
Complaints
Complaints regarding the enforcement of this policy or any other decisions by Academy
administrators or staff related to the distribution of non-school literature may be presented to the
appropriate campus administrator using the procedures in Westlake Academy Board Policy 3.05:
Complaint Policy.
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