As debate intensifies statewide over the November ballot question to lift the cap on charter schools, officials at the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden are urging parents to enter the fray.

Martin Trice, the school’s director, has posted a link to a “Say Yes to Great Schools’’ video on Mystic Valley’s Facebook school information page.

In a recent letter to parents, Trice said, “I strongly encourage that friends of the school not only ‘like’ the posts, but that they share it on their own Facebook sites.’’

While not commenting specifically on Mystic Valley’s actions, Jason Tait, spokesman for the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance, said by e-mail that in general, “Public resources cannot be used for political campaign purposes.’’

“Public resources’’ are defined as anything that is paid for with public money, whether raised through taxes or fees, according to state campaign finance guidelines.

“The rule applies to the use of government e-mail to distribute information about an election issue. An important factor is distribution — public resources cannot be used to distribute election-related information, such as by government e-mail,’’ Tait said.

In addition, “Government agencies and departments can post information to their websites and social media pages, but the Web pages cannot have the appearance of a campaign site. For example, if a superintendent analyzes the impact of a tax override, that analysis can be posted to the school website.’’

In his e-mail to the Mystic Valley community, Trice wrote, “As you are well aware, the citizens of the Commonwealth will determine the future of charter schools in our state. In an attempt to help winnow the facts from the rhetoric, we will be posting information each week on the Mystic Valley Facebook page.

“The future of charters, Mystic Valley, and the lives of thousands of children will be directly affected by this question. We need everybody to be informed and involved so visit your Facebook page often.’’

The e-mail concluded with a link to the Facebook page.

At the top of the Facebook page, an Aug. 31 post from Trice says, “Watch, like, and share this passionate appeal for a ‘Yes’ vote by our Governor, Charlie Baker,’’ with a link to the YouTube video that shows Baker voicing his enthusiastic support for the ballot question at a State House rally to launch the Yes on 2 ballot campaign in July.

Responding to questions via e-mail, Trice said, “As you would understand, I am a passionate believer in quality public education. I am also a career educator who has spent years sharing important information to children and adults alike.

“The message sent to our parents was meant simply to reference posts on our Facebook page and encourage families to be active citizens. At no point in the e-mail did I distribute election-related information nor take a position on the ballot question. Mystic Valley understands and will abide, as in this case, with the laws that govern political action by a government agency.’’

Mystic Valley enrolls kindergarten to 12th grade students from Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, and Wakefield.

John Laidler can be reached at laidler@globe.com.