4026 Policy – Social Media

Bellingham Public Schools recognizes that social media is a tool that can be used to promote and enhance its education and communication goals. The district acknowledges that many existing laws and policies apply to social-media use by district staff, students and the public. This includes but is not limited to laws and policies in the areas of civility, privacy, public records retention and disclosure, copyright, ballot measures, access to district resources and First Amendment rights. The district will comply with these laws and update its existing policies and procedures in these areas to address appropriate use of social media within the district.

Cross References:

Policy 2022 - Electronic Resources

Policy 2025 - Copyright Compliance

Policy 3205 - Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited

Policy 3207 - Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

Policy 3220 - Freedom of Expression

Policy 3241 - Student Discipline

Policy 4200 - Parent Access and Safe and Orderly Learning Environment

Policy 4260 - Use of School Facilities

Policy 5011 - Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited

Policy 5253 - Maintaining Professional Staff/Student Boundaries

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