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Social Media Policy

Social Media Information for District Employees

District Social Media Information

Policy 9120.02 . Social Media

Purpose

The Berea City School District promotes openness, transparency, and the sharing of ideas. The District uses social media platforms such as Facebook and X to provide an additional method of communicating with parents, staff, students, and residents.

These pages are operated by the Berea City School District, and content reflects the mission, goals, vision, and spirit of the schools. By accessing, viewing, or interacting with these pages, users agree to the following Terms of Use. These terms are intended to protect the pages and their users from harmful or illegal online activity. This policy applies to existing social media pages and any platforms the District may adopt in the future.

Goals of District Social Media Pages

  1. Provide important District updates, including events, schedule changes, and school closings.
  2. Share stories highlighting student achievement.
  3. Support two-way communication and feedback on school-related issues.
  4. Educate residents about community opportunities available through the schools.
  5. Encourage community engagement and participation in school events.

Terms of Use

  1. Vulgar, offensive, prejudicial, inflammatory, illegal, or copyrighted content may be removed at the discretion of District administrators.
  2. Harassment, bullying, threats, abusive, defamatory, or discriminatory content is prohibited. Users engaging in such behavior may be suspended or removed.
  3. Negative comments about specific staff members, students, parents, or District affiliates are not permitted.
  4. Users must comply with the terms and conditions of the individual social media platforms.
  5. Commercial endorsements, solicitation, or promotion of products or services are prohibited.
  6. Off-topic or unrelated discussions may be removed.
  7. The District reserves the right to monitor, restrict, block, suspend, or terminate access and remove content at its discretion.
  8. Third-party posts do not reflect the opinions of the District, provided they comply with these terms.

Remote Learning Student Expectations

Students are expected to follow the same behavior standards as in a traditional classroom. Virtual classrooms are real classrooms, and appropriate conduct is required at all times.

  • BMHS Student Code of Conduct remains in effect for all students.
  • Discipline issues will be addressed by teachers and administrators. Consequences may include limiting video, audio, or chat access, restricting participation in live sessions, or suspension based on severity.
  • Students are not permitted to record or post any portion of synchronous or asynchronous learning sessions to social media.
  • When using cameras, the student dress code applies. Attire must be appropriate and non-disruptive.
  • Students must enter video conferencing sessions using their real name to be admitted.
  • Students are encouraged to sit at a desk or table when possible. Sitting on the floor is acceptable.