Descriptor Code: BA-BR2
Board Member Internet and Social Media Use
While the District is not responsible for the online activity of individual board members, the [United Public School District #7] School Board adopts the following rules and procedures related to a board member commenting on school district business online, including, on social media sites.
Individual board members have no authority to take action on behalf of the District unless delegated such authority by a majority vote of the Bboard taken at a properly noticed board meeting. However, the public may still perceive board members as official district spokespersons. Because of this potential perception, whenever commenting on school district business online, board members shall:
1. Avoid posting content indicating that they have formed an opinion on a matter pending before the Board.
2. Avoid posting a dissenting opinion a matter that has been decided by a majority vote of the Board.
3. Clarify that they are commenting as individuals – not as district spokespersons – unless delegated authority to speak for the District by a majority vote of the Board.
4. Report to the Superintendent, as soon as possible, any public comments that potentially violate district policy, including, policies on discrimination and harassment, bullying, and employee speech.
Use of District Technology
Board members shall comply with the district’s acceptable use policy when using district-owned technology.
Adopted: February 2017
Board Member Internet and Social Media Use
While the District is not responsible for the online activity of individual board members, the [United Public School District #7] School Board adopts the following rules and procedures related to a board member commenting on school district business online, including, on social media sites.
Individual board members have no authority to take action on behalf of the District unless delegated such authority by a majority vote of the Bboard taken at a properly noticed board meeting. However, the public may still perceive board members as official district spokespersons. Because of this potential perception, whenever commenting on school district business online, board members shall:
1. Avoid posting content indicating that they have formed an opinion on a matter pending before the Board.
2. Avoid posting a dissenting opinion a matter that has been decided by a majority vote of the Board.
3. Clarify that they are commenting as individuals – not as district spokespersons – unless delegated authority to speak for the District by a majority vote of the Board.
4. Report to the Superintendent, as soon as possible, any public comments that potentially violate district policy, including, policies on discrimination and harassment, bullying, and employee speech.
Use of District Technology
Board members shall comply with the district’s acceptable use policy when using district-owned technology.
Adopted: February 2017