8:025-AP1 Distribution of Community Interest Messages
Purpose
The District may help governmental, charitable, and not-for-profit groups share information about programs and services for students and families. Electronic distribution (“Backpack Mail”) is the primary method.
Eligible Organizations
- Outside Agencies
- Must be governmental, charitable, or not-for-profit (e.g., Park District, Library, YMCA).
- Materials must be directly related to programs or services for our students and families.
- Activities must not duplicate or conflict with existing publicly-funded initiatives and have broad community relevance or address a significant unmet need.
- Organizations may be asked to submit a rationale for their request.
- Verification of non-profit or not-for-profit status is required at the time of submission and kept on file.
- Superintendent or designee must approve all messages.
- All distributed materials must include the following disclaimer: “Distribution of this material by BPS101 does not imply endorsement.”
- Electronic distribution only; printed flyers are not permitted.
- Affiliate Organizations
Distribution Guidelines
- Electronic (Backpack Mail)
- All items must be submitted at least seven days prior to distribution.
- Review and comply with all Backpack Mail Guidelines and submit a completed Flyer Distribution Request Form.
- Printed Flyers (Affiliate Organizations Only)
- Must be produced, organized, and delivered ready for distribution by the submitter.
- Must include English and Spanish text (at minimum).
- Flyers will be distributed as packets quarterly, on a schedule set by the school buildings.
Cross References:
8:090-AP1 Recognized Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs
8:020-AP1 Categories and Priorities for Community Use of School Facilities
7:325 Student Fundraising Activities
Approved: February 18, 2025
