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Board committee holds proposed social-media policy for board members for further review
Summary
Committee members expressed concern that the proposed board-member technology/social-media policy could be read as restricting members from sharing school events or inadvertently creating endorsements; the committee voted to hold policy 21 27 for one month and consult the NC School Boards Association for clarification.
The New Hanover County Schools Policy Committee voted to hold a proposed board-member technology and social-media policy (21 27) for one month so staff can clarify endorsement and tagline language with the NC School Boards Association.
During discussion members raised practical concerns that the draft could limit board members’ ability to post about school events or to share official district posts. One member said the policy appears motivated by 'endorsement' concerns and asked how to distinguish personal posts from official endorsements. Another asked whether including the district name in a personal profile tagline would be treated as an endorsement.
Chair (Speaker 1) moved to hold the policy for a month to allow staff to consult with the association and to return with clearer language; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. The committee noted the item may be brought back at the next committee meeting or the January meeting if December is skipped.
