WE ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE OLENTANGY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The OLSD Free Press adheres to a set of rules and guidelines, largely dictated by the district's Code of Conduct, which govern what content can be published on our platform. Violations of these rules can result in disciplinary actions being applied to the OLSD Free Press staff. Therefore, we take these regulations very seriously to maintain the integrity of our publication and uphold the standards set forth by our educational institution.
Articles concerning school rules, policies, and administrative matters are fully permitted on our site. However, it is important to note that these articles should focus on the policies themselves rather than specific instances where the rules were applied. This distinction ensures compliance with our guidelines and maintains the integrity of our publication.
Writing about any school's administration as a whole is permissible. Statements like "The (school) staff are really bad at handling fights" are allowed because they don't target a specific student or staff member.
Exploring ideas for school or district improvements makes for a compelling article that has the potential to inspire change, and we fully support it. Whether it's suggesting new sports teams to be added or advocating for expanded food options in your school, these topics are ripe for discussion and exploration. Let your voice be heard and share your ideas with the community!
Addressing events can be delicate. Reporting on natural occurrences such as storms or building collapses is not only acceptable but encouraged. However, writing about incidents like fights that occur at school is not permitted as it implicates specific students. It's important to maintain sensitivity and discretion when discussing events to uphold the integrity and privacy of individuals involved.
Articles, chats, messages, or emails containing threats towards schools, districts, students, staff, teams, groups, etc., WILL BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE & SCHOOL STAFF. Please refrain from using our platform for threatening purposes.
Articles specifically targeting individual students, staff, or groups are prohibited. Simply removing names from articles that still pertain to certain individuals is also prohibited, as it may still lead to identification.
Discrimination against individuals or groups based on skin color, religion, or sexual beliefs is strictly prohibited. Please ensure that all articles are related to the school and refrain from targeting individuals or groups of people.
Posting nude images, videos, sexual messages, or any other sexual material is prohibited and will result in denial of your article. Submission of sexual material involving minors IS ILLEGAL and WILL BE REPORTED TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES.
OLSD Free Press reserves the right to deny any article request for any reason.