It's Election Season

As we gear up for elections this November, check out the list below for a refresher of permissible and prohibited employee political activities, whether it is a bond election, board member election, or general election.

PERMISSIBLE POLITICAL ACTIVITIES:

Political discussions and activities on an employee's own time (including lunch time, not including preparation time) and at his/her own expense.

Public comments during district board meetings if it is clear they are expressing their own personal views as a member of the public.

Wear political buttons during non-instructional time.

Use school facilities for meetings under the Civic Center Act—but only under the same terms and conditions school facilities are made available for other community members and in accordance with District Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.

PROHIBITED POLITICAL ACTIVITES:

Use of district funds, services, supplies, or equipment for the purpose of urging the support of or opposition to any ballot measure or candidate for office.

• This includes school mailboxes.


• This includes union newsletters containing political endorsements placed in school mailboxes unless the District decides to allow access to all sides on an equitable basis.

Campaign work during school/work day.

Post or distribute political campaign materials on district property.

Use students to write, address or distribute political campaign materials.

Present viewpoints on particular candidates or ballot measures in the classroom without giving equal time to the presentation of opposing views.

Post or distribute political campaign through emails sent to parents using email lists obtained through employment; use district email system for campaign purposes.

Wear political buttons re candidates or ballot measures during instructional time, if district has a policy prohibiting such conduct.