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Committee releases three policies for public comment and seeks legal guidance on social media policy
Summary
The committee released three policies for public comment (agenda items 8.1–8.3) and asked legal counsel to clarify whether board members may follow or connect with students on social media under Policy 9.1; no public speakers were recorded.
The Policy & Governance Committee voted Nov. 11 to release three policies (agenda items 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3) for public comment. The votes were recorded by Miss Johnson; the roll call showed unanimous affirmative votes among members present.
Chair Dr. Felton Moss raised a separate question about Policy 9.1 (employee use of social media and personal electronic devices) after a board member asked whether following or connecting with students — including the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) — would be prohibited. Chair Moss sought a legal opinion so board members are not inadvertently put at risk; the request was to clarify whether following or accepting social-media connections with students could violate the policy or if exceptions apply.
The committee did not delay policy progression pending the legal opinion; staff will obtain counsel’s guidance and advise the board if any action (e.g., unfollowing a student) is necessary. Chair Moss asked that the opinion be provided before the board’s next meeting so members understand the policy constraints.
Quote: "We need an opinion about it at some point," Chair Moss said, seeking a legal clarification on social media interactions with the Student Member of the Board.
What’s next: The three policies will be posted for public comment per normal board procedure. Legal counsel will be asked to provide guidance on how Policy 9.1 applies to board members and to the Student Member of the Board.
