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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 320
SECTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN
NONSCHOOL SETTINGS
ADOPTED:
May 17, 2007
REVISED:
320. FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN NONSCHOOL SETTINGS
1.
Purpose
The Board acknowledges the right of its administrative employees as citizens in a
democratic society to speak out on issues of public concern. When those issues are
related to the school system and its programs, however, the employee's freedom of
expression must be balanced against the interests of this district.
2.
Authority
The Board adopts this policy to clarify situations in which an administrator's
expression could conflict with the district's interests.
3.
Guidelines
In situations in which an administrator is not engaged in the performance of
professional duties, s/he shall:
1.
Recognize that as an administrator his/her comments generally will be viewed as
representative of the district.
2.
State clearly that his/her comments represent personal views and not those of the
school district.
3.
Refrain from comments that would interfere with the maintenance of student
discipline.
4.
Refrain from making public statements known to be false or made without
regard for truth or accuracy.
5.
Refrain from making threats against co-workers, supervisors or district officials.
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Violations of this policy may constitute cause for disciplinary action.