Rules of Engagement
The goal of using any communication tool by Cumberland County Schools (CCS), all of the schools in the District and teachers or sponsors associated with those schools, is to share important information with our public and engage in an open and respectful dialogue. The following guidelines are in place to ensure that we accomplish this goal:
* Posting regularly to highlight the accomplishments of our students and staff
* Publicizing events that align with CCS’ Mission/Vision/Core Values/Strategic Priorities
* Communication platforms are to be treated like a classroom and/or a professional workplace
* CCS welcomes comments from students, parents and members of the community on any of our communication platform pages, however, it is to be used as an informative tool, not for two-way conversations. Any inappropriate remarks and/or profanity will be removed.
* Responses will not be given to comments made in the post feeds.
* Messages received “after-hours” via Instant Message will be responded to at our earliest opportunity.
* Personal issues or complaints about students and/or school personnel in the comment feed and comments regarding a personal issue with the District, a school, student, or a staff member will be removed. Any complaints and concerns about specific persons are handled confidentially.
* Any concerns or complaints need to be addressed appropriately by following the guidelines set forth in Policy Code: 1742/5060 Responding to Complaints. Policy Code: 1742/5060 Responding to Complaints can be found at: https://bit.ly/3dE9Kx0
* Any comments made that are redundant or inappropriate, not relating to the post itself, may be removed to ensure the message of the post is successfully conveyed.
* Words that constitute a criminal act or that solicit others to commit a criminal act, fraud or defamation, personally abusive language that is inherently likely to provoke a violent response, present a grave and imminent threat to any person’s health or safety, threats of violence, obscenity or illegal material will be reported to law enforcement officials and removed.
