General information regarding use of all Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (Lamar CISD) logos

1. Are the school logos and names protected from unrestricted general use?

   Yes. Ownership of all logos, names and word marks together with all associated copyrights, trademarks and other protections and intellectual property rights.

2. Are the school logos and names protected from unrestricted general use?

   Yes. Ownership of all logos, names and word marks together with all associated copyrights, trademarks and other protections and intellectual property rights remains with the Lamar CISD.

3. May commercial manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers use the school names on a for-profit basis?

   Not without the written permission of the Lamar CISD Community Relations office. After permission is granted, logo digital files—with the correct Pantone colors—will be sent from the Lamar CISD Graphic Arts Department. Logos cannot be copied from the website for reproduction.

4. May students, student organizations, and parent support organizations use the school names and logos to promote a group of students, an activity or event, a campus, or the District, and if so, do they need permission to do so?

   Yes, students, student organizations, and parent organizations may use the school names and logos so long as their use is in furtherance of school related business or activity. Yes, they will need to obtain permission in writing by completing the Lamar CISD Logo Use Request Form. After permission is granted, logo digital files—with the correct Pantone colors—will be sent from the Lamar CISD Graphic Arts Department. Logos cannot be copied from the website for reproduction.

5. If students, student organizations, PTOs, booster clubs, Ag clubs and other school-sanctioned support organizations obtain permission before using school names and logos, will they be charged a fee?

   No, they will not be charged a fee so long as their use is in furtherance of a school related business or activity. The determination of what constitutes a use in furtherance of a school related business or activity rests with the Lamar CISD Community Relations Department. To be exempt from the fees, these individuals or organizations should fill out the Lamar CISD Logo Use Request Form. All logo digital files—with the correct Pantone colors—will be sent from the Lamar CISD Graphic Arts Department. Logos cannot be copied from the website for reproduction.

6. Can the Lamar CISD revoke permission to use a school name or logo if it determines that the use is improper, unauthorized or not in conformity with school standards?

   Yes.

7. What else should we be aware of should anyone listed in question 4 above create or sell merchandise for a fundraiser?

   Be sure to contact the Lamar CISD Business Office and learn about their fundraising policies and procedures and vendor use. All profits of such sales must go to the students and/or student-related projects. Finally, it is important that you are a school sanctioned parent or support group. For more information contact the Lamar CISD Business Office and your campus administrator.

8. What names and logos are subject to these procedures and where do I find them?

   All LCISD logos are subject to the procedures listed above.

9. What if I want to propose a new school name or logo for use by the District?

   To do so, you will need to bring the matter to the campus administrator who will forward the request to the Lamar CISD Community Relations Department.

10. Can school support organizations such as PTOs, booster clubs, Ag clubs, etc. directly grant a person, business, vendor, marketer, manufacturer, or any organization permission or authority to use a school name or logo?

    No. Only the Lamar CISD Community Relations Department may do so. All logo digital files—with the correct Pantone colors—must be sent from the Lamar CISD Graphic Arts Department. Logos cannot be copied from the website for reproduction.

11. How do I contact the Community Relations Department?

    You may contact the Lamar CISD Community Relations Office at the following address and phone number: Dr. Kanesha Waites, Director of Community Relations, 3911 Avenue I, Rosenberg, TX 77471, or 832.223.0328, or Kanesha.waites@lcisd.org.

12. Where can I find the Lamar CISD Logo Use Request Form?

    You can find a copy of the Lamar CISD Logo Use Request Form here.