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Board tables policy 05-24 after security concerns; approves other policy edits

Houston Independent School District 294 School Board · October 4, 2024
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Summary

Board members reviewed multiple policies. A security-minded member objected to language in draft policy 05-24 suggesting account information and passwords be kept 'on file' with an official; the board will seek MSBA/legal clarification and table that policy. Three other policies moved forward after edits.

During second-reading policy review, the Houston Independent School District 294 board flagged technical and legal concerns in the draft internet acceptable use policy (referred to as policy 05-24).

A board member said the policy’s wording reads, in part, “users must keep all account information and passwords on file with the designated school district official,” and called that a “huge red flag,” arguing…

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