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to minors, as defined by the federal Children’s Internet Protection Act and as determined by
the Superintendent or designee.
The Superintendent or designee shall enforce the use of such filtering devices. Upon approval
from the Superintendent or designee, an administrator, supervisor, or other authorized person may
disable the filtering device for bona fide research or other lawful purpose.
5.9.III Electronic Media Guidelines for Employees, Parents and Students
A. Employees – Personal Use of Electronic Media
Employees are responsible for their conduct even when they are not acting as a District
employee.
When communicating publicly regarding District matters, employees shall clearly state
that they are expressing their personal viewpoint and not an official position of the District.
An employee may not set up or update the employee’s personal social network page(s)
using the District’s computers, network or equipment.
An employee may not use the District logos or other copyrighted material for personal
use without express, written consent.
B. Employees, Parents and Students – Use of Electronic Media with Students
Only certified or licensed employees may communicate with students through electronic
media.
Employees may only communicate with a student regarding matters that are within the
scope of their professional responsibilities.
Don’t ―friend‖ a student on social media sites. An employee may create a separate
professional page using a social network site to communicate with students. For assistance
in creating one, please contact the Communications Department at 817-814-1930.
A District employee cannot communicate with a student between the hours of 10 p.m.
and 6 a.m. unless there are emergency circumstances that warrant the communication.
An employee does not have a right to privacy with respect to communication with students
and parents.
At any time a parent or student can submit a written request to a District employee to
discontinue all forms for electronic communication, including e-mail, text messaging
and phone calls.
For the full policy, please visit www.fwisd.org/boe and choose Board Policy, search DH
(LOCAL) and DH policies online. If you have additional questions, contact Maria Phillips at
maria.phillips@fwisd.org or at 817-814-1945.
5.9.IV Monitored Use
Electronic mail transmissions and other use of the electronic communications system by students
and employees shall not be considered private. Designated District staff shall be authorized to
monitor, and/or filter such communication at any time to ensure appropriate use.
5.9.V Intellectual Property Rights
Students shall retain all rights to work they create as part of instruction or using the
District’s electronic communication system.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 73 Revised: 10/9/2012