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Election Guidelines for SUSD Employees

As citizens, you have the right to your opinions and to be engaged in the community. However, as a district employee, you are limited in your engagement while at work (A.R.S §15-511). A court may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation.

Permitted

  • May exercise your right to free speech at public events outside of school hours, making it clear you are speaking for yourself and not on behalf of the district.
  • May remind others to get an early ballot, to vote and to vote early.
  • May provide factual information about ballot measures or candidates while on duty.
  • May post campaign signs at home on private property or in the public right-of-way.
  • May have campaign bumper stickers or magnets on your car while at work or visiting schools.
  • May discuss politics and political issues as it pertains to current events and aligns with the regular classroom curriculum as long as you do not endorse or attempt to influence an outcome.
  • May engage in impartial discussions about elections.

Not Permitted

  • May not participate in activities during school time or on school grounds that would influence the outcome of an election.
  • May not use school property or equipment, including vehicles, buildings, materials, computer hardware or software, paper, or copiers, to influence the outcome of an election.
  • May not use district mail, emails, school social media, phones or WiFi to share material or tell a person how to vote.
  • May not spend district money on promoting an election, ballot measure or candidate.
  • May not post campaign signs, banners, stickers or any advocacy item in or on any district property, including in classrooms, on school buildings, buses or marquees.
  • May not state personal opinions about any election or attempt to persuade another while in your professional capacity.
  • May not attempt to influence students or other employees.
  • May not send election material home with students that attempts to influence the outcome of an election.