[LM_NET] GEN: Commerical links on school webpage?

[Naomi Shadis <naomis@HUTCH.K12.MN.US>]

Today my principal approached me regarding our website.  A company with
whom PTO works for magazine sales has requested a link on our webpage.
 This link would redirect users to a commercial website, ultimately
facilitating subscription renewals.  Some questions: By placing this
link on the webpage (obviously it would need to be labeled  "PTO
fundraiser") are we endorsing this company unethically?  Could other
companies request this same privilege and have the right to be granted
space on our webpage?  Is it acceptable to place a link to any
commerical sites on our webpage?
TIA for your opinions,
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Naomi Shadis, Media Specialist

Park and West Elementary Schools

Hutchinson, MN 55350
naomis@hutch.k12.mn.us


  Phone: 320-234-2616


  School Library Mission: formulating lifelong learners



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