Employee FAQ
Employee Best Practices for Bond Issues
General rule to remember: While acting in the capacity of a Calcasieu Parish School Board employee, you are not allowed to advocate for or against a bond issue, but you can provide factual information. If you are on your own time and acting as a private citizen, you can advocate in the manner you wish.
Q: What does the law say about providing bond information to the public?
A: Districts must provide information about the campaign in a neutral manner. Any publications distributed by the district will not promote a vote for or against the issue. It is the district’s job to educate voters. It is the right of citizen and advocacy groups to advocate for the bond.
Q: What may I tell parents at school when asked about the bond?
A: You may provide information that is factual, such as what the bond will accomplish and when the election will occur. You can share any factual information that is provided by the district. You may not campaign to vote “yes” or “no” while working in your official capacity as an employee. You may campaign to vote “yes” or “no” when on your own time as a private citizen.
Q: Can I distribute information about the bonds to parents?
A: Yes, you can distribute any district bond materials or provide other factual information in many ways to parents. This includes but is not limited to monthly newsletters, school websites, parent conferences, etc.
Q: Can I use my district email account to share information about the bond?
A: District employees cannot use district email to campaign for the bond, but you can provide factual information regarding the bond using district email. If you wish to inform parents and the public regarding facts surrounding the bond, the best source of information is what is available on the district web page.
Q: Can I post or share information on my personal social media accounts regarding the bond?
A: As long as the social media account is your personal account, you may share information about the bond and advocate in the manner you wish.
Q: Should I avoid giving my opinion when I see a parent at the store?
A: No, as a private citizen you can advocate outside of school time.
Q: Can I ask my students to tell their parents to vote “yes” for the bond?
A: No, that is considered advocacy while working in your official capacity as an employee.