Social Networking Policy

Hey everyone, Does anyone have policies that are directly related to Social networking site access for both student and staff. We are looking to tweak our internet policies and are looking some guidance regarding this.

Thanks
Keith Nelson
Warroad Public Schools

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Permalink Reply by Brian Norman on February 12, 2010 at 10:41am

Part of our student AUP says "Use of personal e-mail, chat rooms, or exchanging any personal contact information is prohibited". We block all social networking sites for students.

Staff are allowed pretty much anywhere (except porn and the usual categories). I know some districts have different ideas regarding staff filtering, but that's another discussion.

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Permalink Reply by Bud Kading on February 17, 2010 at 10:20am

Students are not allowed at all to social networking sites. High School is allowed to email after school. Within the past month, social networking sites have been closed to staff. Superintendent decided too much time was being wasted on the sites.
Bud

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Lien on February 17, 2010 at 5:18pm

We currently ban them outright at Laporte. Here's the exact language from our AUP:

Acceptable Use

Laporte School District #306 offers students and staff access to computer, network, and internet resources to support educational activities and research, as well as assist in the daily operations of Laporte School.

Unacceptable Use

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5) It is unacceptable to use online chat rooms and social websites, for the protection of students’ privacy, while at Laporte School.

Examples:
• Chatting online using MSN Messenger, Yahoo Chat, or inside an online chat room
• Accessing social websites such as MySpace or Friendster