Thursday, May 11, 2006

Sponsorship vs. advertising - Morton Grove Champion [05-11-06]

Sponsorship vs. advertising - Morton Grove Champion [05-11-06]: "Sponsorship vs. advertising

When district can't afford amenities, can donors be recognized?

BY KATHRYN SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER

The debate continues about whether or not Maine Township District 207 high schools should allow advertising and corporate sponsorship on school grounds.

While current school policy forbids advertising of any kind, the school board is considering revising the policy following requests from athletic booster clubs.

The Maine West Booster Club, for example, recently donated a scoreboard to the school that is used in girls' sports. Club President Howard Van Zandt would like to recognize a local electrical firm that donated installation services."

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