Dear RCS Families,
Our Board of Education is currently considering a new policy that establishes expectations for the use of social media. This policy is designed to protect both our students and our staff by providing clear guidance on appropriate professional boundaries in an increasingly digital world.
Why Is This Policy Being Considered?
Social media platforms offer valuable opportunities for communication and community engagement, but they also present unique challenges in educational settings. Without clear guidelines, both students and staff can be vulnerable to misunderstandings, privacy concerns, and situations that blur professional boundaries. This policy aims to protect everyone by establishing clear expectations for staff social media use in both official and personal contexts.
What Does the Policy Address?
The proposed policy covers several key areas:
Guidelines for official district and school social media accounts
Expectations for maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with students online
Requirements for protecting student privacy and confidentiality
Training and support for staff on digital citizenship and professional social media use
What Happens Next?
This policy is currently in its "second read" phase, meaning the Board is reviewing it once more before taking action. The full draft policy is available *here for anyone interested in learning more details.
This proposed policy reflects our district's ongoing commitment to creating safe learning environments with clear expectations that protect and support both our students and our staff.
Thank you for your partnership as we navigate these important considerations together.
In Service,
Craig P. Chandler
*This link is a copy of the Draft Social Media Policy for review purposes. Once adopted by the Board of Education this policy will only reside in Board Docs under the policy tab.