Please note and/or review the following before submitting your application for approval:
- Criteria for distributing promotional materials are outlined in Board of Education Policy Policy C-180 - Advertising and Solicitation in Schools.
- For paid advertising please refer to Board of Education Policy C-180 above.
- On occasion, official school business partners are allowed to advertise via sponsorship of an event or fundraiser that directly benefits the school(s)
- Classroom instruction cannot be disrupted or interrupted, including disruption to school traffic patterns during drop-off and pick-ups both before and after school
- Principals have discretion regarding promotion on their campus and are not required to participate in the program or activity
- All approved promotional materials (flyers, posters, brochures, etc) must include the follow disclaimer (verbatim): "The Knox County Board of Education and Knox County Schools do not sponsor or endorse this advertisement or solicitation."
- Fundraising requests are different and are covered in Board of Education Policy Policy J-440 - Fundraising Activities
If your organization meets the criteria outlined above, fillout the form linked below at least two weeks prior to the event/activity.
If this is a first-time request from your non-profit organization, a letter from the IRS verifying that status will be required.
Questions
Jeannie Dulaney, Community Liaison
865-594-1909