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To clarify the Board of Trustees’ (the Board) responsibility to ensure the appropriate use of District resources during elections and political campaigns.
To ensure a learning and working environment that is free of political bias, disturbances and interruptions that may arise due to campaign activities.
A campaign is an attempt by an individual or group to create action by students, staff, or others for a political objective, including achieving election to public office.
The Board of Trustees believes that a locally elected school board is integral to public education and therefore, the District, under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, shall play an active role in disseminating information to the electorate about school board elections.
The Board believes District resources should only be used for administrative and instructional purposes. District staff, students and resources shall not be used for distribution of politically motivated
communications or campaign materials with the exception of Board authorized advocacy communications and as outlined in this policy.
The Superintendent shall report any violation of IJA.BP Electioneering and Politically Motivated Communications to the Board, with information regarding resolution of the situation.
(please see Section 27 and 47.1(1) of the School Act)