Code No. 904.5 District and Schools Names/Logos Usage

The use of Interstate 35 Community Schools and its schools’ names, letterheads, logos, emblems, symbols, mottos, slogans, mascots, web designs, and/or other resources which promote the identity of the District, its schools, and/or its programs, including but not limited to trademarks, service  marks, and copyrighted material, for the advertisement and promotion of products and/or services of outside entities is prohibited unless specifically approved by Interstate 35 Community School District (I35CSD).

Use of the I35CSD​​​​​​ name, logos, and/or other resources which promote the identity of the District and its programs, as well as those of individual I35CSD ​​​​​​ schools, must be in compliance with all state and federal laws governing I35CSD.  Such use may not conflict with any I35CSD mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, policies, or regulations. 

I35CSD reserves the right to deny to any person or entity the use of the District’s and its schools’ names, logos, or other resources which promote the identity of the District, its schools, and/or its programs, or order that any person or entity immediately cease and desist use of same, for any reason, but especially those: 

  • who violate this policy or the rules and regulations under this policy, the logo use guide, the licensing agreements, or the law.
  • whose products or services are deemed inappropriate for students by I35CSD or by law.
  • whose advertising or promotion is deemed inappropriate by I35CSD or by law
  • who make inappropriate or fraudulent claims or offers as determined by I35CSD.
  • who are under investigation for legal or ethical violations or are not in good standing in the community.
  • who have engaged in activities or events have transpired with which association of I35CSD ​would be detrimental to the reputation of I35CSD.
  • whose use otherwise conflicts with the mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, policies, or regulations of I35CSD ​​​​​​​.

I35CSD is the owner of its name, logos, and other resources which promote the identity of the District, its schools, and/or its programs.  Except to the extent that use thereof is specifically approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, I35CSD will retain all rights, title, and interest in and to its name, logos, and other resources which promote the identity of I35CSD​​​​​​​, its schools, and/or its programs.  

 

Approved: January 24, 2022