506 Employee Participation in Community Activities

I.  PURPOSE
 
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to school district employees as to the appropriate manner in which staff may participate in community activities.
 
II.  GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
 
The School Board encourages staff to participate constructively in community activities which have as their objectives the improvement of the general welfare of the community, state, and nation.
 
A. In their relationships with community groups, a conscientious effort should be made by staff members to make school life a part of community life, and to bring the community close to the schools.  Staff should endeavor to know the community and its influences on and opportunities for students.
 
B. The School Board desires that all staff members will recognize their responsibilities to the community and will take active roles in the various cultural, civic, and charitable projects.
 
C. Staff members are reminded that they may be viewed by the community as representatives of the school system.  However, staff members will not claim to be official District representatives unless they have been so designated by the School Board or Superintendent.
 
 
Adopted:  November 10, 2008                                    

School Board                                                                                                                          
Independent School District No. 15
St. Francis, Minnesota