March 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
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1. Bylaw 9372.1- Board Members Use of Social Media
Rationale:
At our last policy meeting the Board requested that I contact our Attorney at Shipman and Goodwin with specific questions regarding use of social media and email. Attorney Santiago's responses were emailed to the committee and are recorded below:
Shipman does not have a model policy. When provided the models from CABE, Attorney Santiago had the following recommendations:
Attorney Santiago recommended that there not be a separate policy, but be included as part of the current bylaw 9327, electronic records, with a separate section for etiquette with social media. She is recommending the following wording from samples provided. Deletions are notated by cross outs. Additions are underlined. Social Media Guidelines for Board Members The following guidelines are for Board members to consider when using social media in their role as public officials. In using social media to communicate about school district activities, a Board member shall: 1. Clarify that the communication is as an individual member of the Board and not in the role of an official District spokesperson. Remember that Board members have no individual authority to take action, but rather may only act as a Board, at a legally noticed Board meeting. 2. Avoid 3. Direct complaints or concerns presented online from other individuals to the appropriate administrator. 4. Avoid posting content that indicates the reaching of an opinion on pending matters. 5. Ask for community input through appropriate channels, but 6. Post only content that the District has already released to the public. 7. Clarify, when attempting to restate what happened at a previous Board meeting, that the posting on the social media site is not an official record of such meeting. Share information only from the open portions of the meeting. 8. Conduct himself/herself online in a manner that reflects well on the District; avoid posting information that has not been verified an and made public by the District; and never post anonymously about school business. 9. Report immediately harassing or defamatory communications to the Superintendent if they involve school officials, staff, students or District business. 10. Retain electronic records, including the Board member’s own posts and content others post to the Board members account, when required to do so by the District’s retention policy. 11. Report immediately to the District any potential security breaches if the Board member loses control or possession of a District-issued or personal electronic device on which confidential District records could be accessed. 12. Comply with the District’s acceptable use policy when using District-issued devices or technology resources, including District Internet access on a personal device. Bylaw 9372.1
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2. Policy 6141.321 - Student Responsible Use Policy for Use of District Technology Resources
Rationale:
Policy 6141.321 & Form 6141.321 As part of our review cycle of all district policies, we decided to review policies associated with technology. This policy was reviewed by our Supervisor of Digital Learning, who made the suggested recommendations. |
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3. Policy 6141.322 - Bring Your Own Technology
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6141.322 Bring Your Own Technology - As part of our review cycle of all district policies, we decided to review those associated with technology first. This policy was reviewed by our Supervisor of Digital Learning, who made the suggested recommendations. The policy has not been revised since 2011. |
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4. Policy/Regulation 6163.1 - Media Centers
Rationale:
6163.1 Policy and Regulation Media Centers This policy has not been revised since 1992 and really should reflect the learning commons model, which is appropriate as we renovate the spaces and create 21st century library learning commons spaces. This policy was reviewed by our Supervisor of Digital Learning, who oversees our library media program and made the suggested recommendations. |
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5. Policy/Regulation 3541 - Transportation
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Committee tabled on 12/5/19 Mrs. Yonsky will provide suggested changes to the policy at the next meeting. The policy needs to be reviewed given the changes in our transportation schedule and alignment of elementary schools.
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6. New Business
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7. Audience Participation
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8. Adjourn
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