That depends on the circumstances. If the superintendent was observed robbing a bank, of course the teacher may speak to that observation. If the teacher disagrees with the superintendent's lawful exercise of discretionary judgment, the teacher may be at risk for termination upon speaking publicly and disrespectfully as an identified employee of the school or district. Employers even public sector employers are entitled to loyalty from their employees. That is not absolute, of course. But neither is there an absolute right to speak out contrary to the position of the employer.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2014 at 9:41 PM