Let’s talk about something we’ve all seen before: a teacher or administrator who takes to Facebook after hours and lets it fly. Maybe it’s a post that says, “Make Fascism Wrong Again”, “No Kings”, or “This is Trump’s Shutdown.”

Now, on one hand, they’re private citizens. They have First Amendment rights, just like you and me. They can say what they want — on their own time, on their own page. That’s the beauty of America.

But here’s where it gets tricky: what happens when that same Facebook page clearly identifies them as a Frisco ISD employee? Is it still considered a personal opinion floating in the ether?   Or is it a reflection — fair or not — on the institution that educates our kids.

Perception vs. Policy

Frisco ISD, like most school districts, holds its staff to a standard of neutrality when representing the district.  They adopted a resolution supporting a culture of voting and seeks to encourage maximum participation by employees and eligible students in the election process. 

Texas law (and now Senate Bill 875) goes a step further — it forbids the use of any district resources to push a political agenda.  That’s the law.  But there’s a gray area that no statute fully covers which is perception.

If an administrator is loudly proclaiming that one side of the political spectrum is to blame for society’s ills, parents can’t help but wonder — does that belief stop at the classroom door?  Do political views seep into decisions about what gets taught, what gets emphasized, or how certain students are treated?

Associate Deputy Superintendent

What if we told you the Facebook posts in question belong to Wes Cunningham whose bio on the Frisco ISD website reads, he is responsible for teaching & learning, student services and special education.  Would you care then?  What if they co-facilitate the District Advisory Council?  What if they are responsible for supporting the goals of the district? 

Cunningham’s posts were after hours and they did not use school resources, however, let’s talk about his INFLUENCE.  He has influence over employees and what if he learns an employee disagrees with him, could he retaliate?  He has INFLUENCE over curriculum?   Next let’s look at the district letter sent out after the assassination of Charlie Kirk to be careful about posting politically driven content if their profile states they are an employee of Frisco ISD?   Cunninghams profile clearly states he is a Frisco ISD employee.

Apolitical vs Declaration of Ideology

We’d like to believe educators can compartmentalize. But let’s be honest — when someone posts, “No kings!” or “Make fascism wrong again,” it’s not exactly an apolitical message. It’s a declaration of ideology. And while it might resonate with some, it raises eyebrows for others — especially in a community that values diversity of thought and expects schools to remain politically neutral zones.

Free Speech Comes with Responsibility.  Nobody’s saying teachers and administrators should be silent. But there’s a difference between expressing values and declaring political allegiance. There’s a difference between advocating kindness or equality and pointing fingers at politicians.

When you’re in a public position — especially one shaping young minds — your words carry extra weight. You represent something bigger than yourself. And when you list your job in your bio, your personal soapbox starts to look like a district platform.

The Real Question

Here’s the question every Frisco parent should ask: If an educator’s political beliefs are loud enough to echo through Facebook, are we confident they leave those beliefs outside the classroom door?  Because schools should be where kids learn to think, not what to think.

If we want to maintain trust between parents, teachers, and the district, transparency and restraint both matter. We expect educators to teach, not preach. And we expect administrators to lead, not lean — politically, that is.

Final Bell

Frisco ISD has worked hard to build a reputation for excellence. That reputation deserves protection — from partisanship, from bias, and yes, from the temptation to score points online.

Free speech is a right, but professionalism is a choice. And when you’re shaping young minds, the line between the two isn’t just legal — it’s ethical.

So, next time you scroll past a public post from a Frisco ISD employee that reads like a campaign bumper sticker, ask yourself: Does this sound like someone who keeps politics out of the classroom or administration office?  Because that’s a question worth asking — before it becomes a problem worth solving.

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