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Legal briefing reviews Ohio rules on political activity at school property, signs and booster groups
Summary
Attorney Dan McIntyre briefed the Riverside Board on Ohio statutes and board policy governing political activity on school property, including use of facilities for candidate events, fundraising limits, signage at polling places, booster group independence and employee‑campaign conduct.
The Riverside Local School District received a legal briefing on Aug. 14 about the rules that govern political activity on school property and limits on public resources. Attorney Dan McIntyre told the board the discussion covered Ohio statutes and district policies that determine when school property can be used for candidate events, what political materials are allowed, and limits on soliciting public employees.
McIntyre cited a statute he identified as "33 13.78" (as discussed in the meeting) saying school premises must be made available free of charge to certified candidates or recognized political parties for public discussions of public questions, but may not be used for political fundraising. He noted that the district’s board policy 75 10 reflects that requirement.
He said another state statute (quoted in the session as "9.03") permits…
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