The Board of Education will not permit the use of school facilities by non District-sponsored, student clubs and activities and District-sponsored, non curriculum-related clubs and activities during instructional hours. During noninstructional time, however, no group of students, regardless of the size of the group, will be denied an opportunity to meet on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the activity.

An application for permission to meet on school premises shall be made to the Superintendent or designee, who shall grant permission provided that s/he determines that:

A student-initiated group granted permission to meet on school premises shall be provided the same rights and access and shall be subject to the same administrative guidelines that govern the meetings of student organizations sponsored by this Board, except as provided by this policy. Participation in a student-initiated meeting must be available to all students who wish to attend and cannot be denied on the basis of a student's race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or social or economic status. The Board will not permit the organization of a fraternity, sorority, or secret society. A student-initiated meeting may be attended by no more than one (1) outside resource person.

A teaching staff member shall be assigned to attend a student-initiated meeting in a custodial capacity and shall not participate in the activity. No teaching staff member shall be compelled to attend a student-initiated meeting if the content of the speech at the meeting is contrary to his/her beliefs.

The building principal may take such actions as may be necessary to maintain order and discipline on school premises and to protect the safety and well—being of students and staff members.

R.C. 3313.75, 3313.76, 3313.77
20 U.S.C. 4071 et seq.
Public Law 98-377

Revised 1/9/90
Revised 6/18/91