Review the following school district policy regarding the use of social media by faculty, staff, and students. What are the policy guidelines? Do you feel there should be any more or any less restrictions than what is stated? How will you, as a future school leader, be proactive in addressing the use of social media?

District policy: Technology and the Internet

Technology includes, but is not limited to, HCPS assigned device(s), electronic devices, software, the Internet, social networks, email, and web pages. All HCPS users are responsible for the appropriate use of all technology to which they have access, even if such use takes place off school property or after school hours.

The security, safety of, and opportunity for our students and staff is paramount. Students and staff are encouraged to use school division technologies in support of teaching and learning, recognizing that there is an inherent responsibility to protect one's self, others, and property in the process. To minimize risk, HCPS employs a number of tools and monitoring technologies, such as filters, designed to comply with relevant laws as well as to have a reasonable expectation of safety. It is ultimately up to each individual student or staff member to be responsible for his or her use of these networks and to understand the specific policies herein as they pertain to HCPS assigned device(s), network, and Internet use.