POLITICAL CANDIDATES

PROGRAMS & STUDENT SERVICES: 200

Political Candidates: PSS 232

Adoption Date: October 25, 1999

Revised: January 2005

Scope

This policy covers visitation of declared political candidates to schools within the Board.    

Purpose

To provide fair and equal access to all candidates.

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board that political candidates may be invited to schools.  All candidates are to be given equal access.

Cross Reference

Authorization                

This policy has been authorized by the Board under motions number....

Responsibility                

It is the responsibility of the Director of Programs and Student Services to ensure that this policy and administrative procedures are implemented.

Implementation              

The Coordinator of School Services will implement the policy and administrative procedures.

Procedures                            

1.         Political candidates may be invited to the school by teachers, with permission of their Principal.

2.         Political brochures or campaign materials cannot be distributed through the schools.

Associated Forms                              

Policy Review            

This policy will be reviewed by Director of Programs & Student Services within three years from the authorization date.

Distribution

Board Members

All Policy Manual Holders