5000 Series - Personnel

Policy No. 5252

Section:5000 - Personnel

STAFF PARTICIPATION IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

The board recognizes the right of its employees, as citizens, to engage in political activities. A staff member may seek an elective office provided that the staff member does not campaign on school property during working hours. In the event the staff member is elected to office, the employee may request a leave of absence in accordance with the leave policies of the district or the provisions of the applicable labor agreement for the employee.

No individual shall solicit on the school district property for any contribution to be used for partisan political purpose.

The superintendent is directed to establish procedures which specify the condition under which a staff member can participate in political activities.

Cross Reference:

Board Policy 4400 Election Activities

Legal References:

RCW 41.06.250 Political activities

Adoption Date: 10/26/2009