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Re: She raised the issues about herself....
By:ray
Date: 10/18/08 1:04am
In Response To: Re: She raised the issues about herself.... (likklered)

Karen...if you did not believe you were breaking rules, then you woul not have been afraid. I took your conern as knowledge of the fact. I do believe that you KNOW it is breaking the rules. But just in case you not sure which I do not believe for a second, I provide information for you from the Florida Education Agency:

http://www.feaweb.org/page.aspx?a=2896:

"Make Sure You Know What’s Prohibited At School

It is equally important to remember that there are higher standards for educators and what they can wear to schools. In a recent question, we were asked could teachers wear political paraphernalia in school (T-shirts, hats, buttons, etc.)? Don’t I have 1st Amendment rights?

The answer is NO. A teacher actively engaged in classroom instruction can not wear a T-shirt (or button, etc.) in support of a presidential candidate. Wearing a political button is the type of advocacy that a school governing authority may restrict in instructional settings because of the power and influence teachers have within their classrooms when they are teaching students.

Though the First Amendment applies, the application of the First Amendment to a public school teacher during classroom instruction (work hours) is much different than that of a private citizen. This is because the speech may be interpreted to bear the stamp of approval of the school (the school must remain neutral on matters of political controversy); and the teacher has substantial influence over the students.
Government, in its role as government, is severely restricted by the First Amendment from placing restraints on speech. But when government acts as an employer, the constraints of the First Amendment are less severe and must leave government free to impose reasonable restrictions on its employees in the interest of safe, efficient, and harmonious delivery of services to the public.

We provide this additional as a reminder that November 4 is a regular work day and this second note still applies to your regular conduct and apparel."

I had understood this to be a national law. I could be wrong. Here in Philadelphia, teachers are prohibited form even placing a political sign on their lawn. I took your post to mean that you were knowingly violating the rules. My apologies for that, but take notice of what the FEA says: Make Sure You Know What’s Prohibited At School!

Messages In This Thread

As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- Just TJ -- 10/16/08 6:54pm
Good for you TJ! Good luck! *NM* -- Lola -- 10/17/08 10:58am
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- Jenny Shreve -- 10/16/08 7:57pm
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- queenb -- 10/16/08 10:36pm
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- likklered -- 10/16/08 8:48pm
Is political expression appropriate @ work? -- Lola -- 10/17/08 10:57am
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- ray -- 10/17/08 1:50am
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- likklered -- 10/17/08 7:05am
Note the question asked! -- ray -- 10/17/08 3:15pm
R*Y You Might Fare Better Here IF... -- Island Girl -- 10/17/08 11:38pm
I will take that under advisement *NM* -- ray -- 10/18/08 12:44am
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- likklered -- 10/17/08 7:26am
Just wondering -- ray -- 10/17/08 3:37pm
Re: Just wondering -- likklered -- 10/17/08 4:09pm
Re: Just wondering -- Roger -- 10/17/08 3:50pm
Since you don't pay my bills... -- ray -- 10/17/08 4:19pm
Re: Since you don't pay my bills... -- Roger -- 10/17/08 6:29pm
She raised the issues about herself.... -- ray -- 10/17/08 7:35pm
Re: She raised the issues about herself.... -- likklered -- 10/17/08 7:53pm
Re: She raised the issues about herself.... -- ray -- 10/18/08 1:04am
Re: She raised the issues about herself.... -- likklered -- 10/18/08 3:04pm
Re: She raised the issues about herself.... -- Roger -- 10/17/08 7:41pm
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- ray -- 10/17/08 3:24pm
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- likklered -- 10/17/08 4:23pm
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- IHR -- 10/17/08 3:11pm
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- Jenny Shreve -- 10/18/08 12:28am
Has principal seen the McCain buttons? -- Lola -- 10/18/08 10:33am
Re: Has principal seen the McCain buttons? -- Jenny Shreve -- 10/18/08 3:31pm
Yikes -- Lola -- 10/20/08 12:09am
Re: Yikes -- likklered -- 10/20/08 6:49am
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- Jenny Shreve -- 10/16/08 10:07pm
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- ray -- 10/17/08 1:56am
Re: As I have nothing to do till 01-20-09 -- BMD -- 10/16/08 7:14pm
I will need it, Thank You -- Just TJ -- 10/16/08 7:22pm
Good Luck TJ -- Col. Andy & "Wildcat" Pam -- 10/16/08 9:18pm
Re: Good Luck TJ -- goldilocks -- 10/17/08 11:00am
Re: Good Luck TJ -- ray -- 10/17/08 11:23am
Re: Good Luck TJ -- Roger -- 10/17/08 2:50pm
Rog, this one? :) *NM* -- Lola -- 10/18/08 1:28pm
Re: Rog, this one? :) -- Roger -- 10/18/08 5:24pm
State rules -- ray -- 10/17/08 4:59pm
Re: State rules -- Roger -- 10/17/08 6:48pm
LOL *NM* -- ray -- 10/18/08 1:06am