SPPS reserves up to 10 business days to review any request.

Agencies or organizations requesting distribution of flyers and other publications to Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) students and their families via schools must have permission for distribution from either the school principal for single-school distribution, or the Office of Community Relations (on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools) for multiple-school distribution.

Distribution Request Procedure
To receive approval for distribution to schools, the requesting agency or organization must complete the attached Materials Distribution Request form and submit it, with a sample of the flyer or publication to be distributed, to the Office of Community Relations.

If approved, the distributing agency/organization will be responsible for printing/copying, bundling, and drop-off of the publication to schools. When delivered to schools, the publications must include a copy of the approval from the Office of Community Relations. The material/flyer must also include the following disclaimer in at least 10-point type size on the first page: “The Saint Paul Public Schools does not sponsor, endorse or recommend the activities announced in this flyer.” Requests submitted without this disclaimer appearing on their material/flyer will be denied.

Organizations will be notified of a decision within 10 business days of SPPS receiving the request for distribution.

Guidelines for Approval
SPPS will consider approval of distribution based on the following criteria:

Materials must support the district curriculum or the academic goals of SPPS.

The requesting organization must be a not-for-profit organization.

The requesting organization must offer free, or affordable, activities and/or services so that students and families may not be excluded from the activity or event.

Materials/flyers must be non-partisan in nature.

Materials/flyers must contain information stating who the sponsor is and include contact information as a resource to parents.

Materials/flyers must clearly state program costs and indicate the availability of scholarships and/or sliding fees.
SPPS will not approve distribution if the materials:

are likely to cause disruption to the school or schools;

interfere with the school’s or school district’s educational objectives;

are obscene or libelous;

relate to a product or service not permitted to minors by law;

advocate violence or other illegal activity; or,

advocate violation of district policy and/or school regulations.Click here to submit a request to have your materials reviewed.