Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
5.606
03/03/25
Staff Community Relations
Rescinds:
Issued:
5.606
02/06/23
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
In their relationship with community groups, an effort should be made by all employees to make
school life a part of community life. Employees should know the community, its influence and its
opportunities for students as well as for themselves.
Employees have a right to express their views on any issue, but must in each case make clear that the
view expressed is not the official view of the Board or school system.
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Employees may, on their own time, campaign for or against any candidate or referendum, but they
shall not use the schools, the classroom district owned property or system position for political forum
nor engage in any political promotion or solicitation during school hours. District owned property
includes, but is not limited to: all buildings, signage, message boards, telephonic equipment, electronic
equipment, and email accounts. District-owned property, including school buildings, district offices,
and other facilities, shall not be used as a location for filming or recording content intended for
political promotion or solicitation. Employees shall not use audio or video messages to engage in any
political promotion or solicitation during school hours.¹
Any employee who intends to campaign for an elective public office which infringes upon a contracted
agreement shall present a proposed solution to the Board for consideration. The essential element to
be determined by the Board is whether the activities proposed by the employee are consistent with his
services to the school system and the best interests of education.
Leave to hold legislative office shall be granted for whatever period may be required but shall be
granted without pay.
Cross References
Version Date: 4/7/2026
<Policy Title>
<Descriptor Code>
Legal References
Board-Community Relations 1.500
1. TCA 49-6-2009
News Releases, News Conferences & Interviews
1.503
Advertising & Distribution of Materials in
Schools 1.806
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Staff Community Relations | Descriptor Code: 5.606 | Issued Date: 03/03/25 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 5.606 | Issued: 02/06/23 |