4413 - Political Relationships with Government Agencies Policy

4413 Political Relationships with Government Agencies

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Political Relationships with Governmental Agencies

The board recognizes and encourages the right of its employees, as citizens, to engage in political activity.  School property and school time, supported by public funds, may not be used for political purposes.

District employees, when authorized by the board or superintendent, may provide information or communicate on matters pertaining to school district affairs or advocate the official position or interests of the district to any elected official or officer or employee of any agency.  The district shall submit quarterly statements in compliance with requirements of the Public Disclosure Commission.

District employees who hold elective or appointive office in an organization are not entitled to time off from their school duties for reasons relating to such offices except as such time may qualify under leave policies of the district.

The superintendent is directed to establish procedures that are in compliance with the Public Disclosure Commission.

Cross Reference:    Board Policy 5224        Staff Participation in Political Activities

Legal References:    RCW    42.17.190        Legislative activities of state agencies
                                and other units of government

Adoption Date:      January 24, 1995