Madison Metropolitan School District
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Political Activities

  1. The BOARD shall guarantee to teachers full equality with other citizens in the exercise of their political rights and responsibilities, such as voting, discussing political issues, campaigning for candidates, and running for and serving in public office, but teachers shall refrain from exploiting the institutional privileges of their professional positions to promote candidates or parties and activities.
  2. When serving in an elected public office interferes with the regular teaching duties, leaves shall be granted in units of one semester.

10/04/04