Policy 6023 - Community Partnerships, Commercial Activities, And Vending Contracts

The board recognizes the value of having a variety of programs for students and the community. School programs exist to serve the educational needs of students and should not become environments wherein students or staff members are subject to manipulation for commercial purposes. 

The board also recognizes that businesses and other organizations play an important role in supporting schools and students. A district goal is to foster commercial and non-commercial collaborations between the community, businesses and district such that business leaders, educators, parents and district officials work together to generate revenue sources within a practical, responsible system that protects the entrepreneurial integrity in our district and schools and does not detract from our core mission of educating students. Activities include: sponsorship, partnerships, fundraising, institutional advertising, vending contracts, and commercial sales to students and staff. 

Vending contracts, when providing the sponsorship of signage or scoreboards as a condition of the contract, will be limited to three (3) years in duration and will not be in conflict with School board policy or food service contracts. Contracts ranging in duration from three to six (6) years may be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee on a case-by-case basis. The Superintendent or his/her designee must approve all proposals for vending contracts. 

Proposals involving long-term contracts (greater than 6 years) or physical changes to any facility must be submitted in writing for board review and authorization. The board recognizes the importance of marketing advertising/sponsorship, but must first protect the integrity of the educational process. 

The superintendent shall establish procedures that maintain a practical balance between the funding needs of school programs and the educational values expressed above. Under no circumstances may community partnerships, commercial activities, and/or advertising take away from instructional time 

Legal References:

RCW 26.33.400 Advertisements-Prohibitions 
RCW 28A.150.230 Basic Education Act-District school directors as accountable… 
RCW 28A.305.245 Teacher preparation program (as to alcohol and drug use among students), see also RCW 28A.635.070 
RCW 28A.335.060 School property-Joint use-Compensation 
RCW 28A.335.060 Rental, lease of school property-Disposition of moneys received from 
RCW 42.30.010 Open Public Meetings Act-Preamble (Legislative Dec.) 
RCW 49.60.030 Freedom from discrimination-Declaration of civil rights 
WAC 392-123-175 Proceeds from lease, rental or occasional use 
WAC 392-190-005 Elimination of sex discrimination 
 

Adoption:

Adopted: June 21, 2005 

Revised: October 11, 2011