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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 420
SECTION:
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN
NONINSTRUCTIONAL
SETTINGS
ADOPTED:
March 5, 2007
REVISED:
420. FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN NONINSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS
1.
Purpose
The Board acknowledges the right of its professional 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 the employee's expression
could conflict with the district's interests.
3.
Guidelines
In situations in which an employee is not engaged in the performance of professional
duties, s/he shall:
1.
State clearly that his/her comments represent personal views and not those of the
school district.
2.
Refrain from comments that would interfere with the maintenance of discipline
by school officials.
3.
Refrain from making public statements known to be false or made without
regard for truth or accuracy.
4.
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.