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Board approves first reading of new employee social‑media policy; staff to refine cross‑references
Summary
The board approved a new social-media policy on first reading that was edited by legal counsel to avoid chilling employees’ protected speech. Members asked staff to tidy cross‑references, expand platform wording, and plan staff training if the restriction on connecting with minor students remains.
The Lakeland School Board approved the first reading of a new employee social‑media policy (policy 4.4065) after the district’s attorney reviewed an initial draft and removed language she believed might chill employees’ personal speech.
The vote moves the policy forward to a required second reading; the board and staff discussed several edits and an outreach plan to inform employees if the policy becomes final.
Dr. Horrell said the district began with a strong model policy and that…
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