There goes the First Amendment.....No Surprise..

Defaming other people is not a First Amendment right. There is already a defamation lawsuit against Wayne Township and its employees pending in federal court.

That is good to know. I suppose that there will be a new batch of suits against Wayne Township.

I wouldn't call posting information on Faceboojk when they should be working a violation of First Amendment. Last year I received an email blast from a teacher @ Schuyler begging for support of the former principal. I received the email @ 12:30 pm. Two questions, why was the teacher sending this email out during school hours, and two how did the teacher get access to the school's master email list?

It's sad that teachers and administrators have to be reminded not to use their phones and pads in a manner that isn't consistant with being an adult, a mentor, or a certified instructor.
School Fusion could be a golden pathway of learning and instruction, guidance and exploration. It could incorporate all of the good things technology has to offer. It would replace all this nonsense if they learned how to use it. Once they did, the first thing they would do is combine the fusion and the portal together. "You know, make it so everything is found in one place", then recode the fusion link so the parents and the students each had their own access passwords.

did you email the teacher to ask how your email was obtained. Might be worth it just to find out. Teachers and students interact on fusion...I’m not sure it’s any different. You assume someone is monitoring it all the time. I’m only somewhat sure that if a problem is determined via some other means it could them be tracked on fusion. But is there someone watching to see if a teacher and student “over” correspond...don’t think so

This should just be common sense, but I guess you have to spell it out for the number that don't have any.

Why are teachers on their phone at work at all! I'm not allowed on my personal phone at work unless its business related.

Why are students having their phones taken for the day when caught but not a teacher?

Improperly fraternizing with students, which begs the question how does a teacher properly fraternize with students ? Or am I missing something on the morning that 3 teachers in South Jersey were arrested for having sexual relations with students.

I think all the facebook stuff is nonsense, what they really wanted to get out there was no sex with students. They use the rest of the stuff to smooth coat that message, it is an old ploy.

"nomophhobia"
Do you start to panic if your cellphone isn't nearby?

Does just the thought of losing your phone make your heart pound?

Do you keep an extra phone on hand, just in case your primary phone breaks?

Do you check your phone in the middle of the night?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, than you may suffer from nomophobia (no-mobile-phone-phobia) -- the fear of being without your phone.

Once again this is another area school can’t control. Parents must take an active role in the raising and guardianship of their children, and most do. For the most part that is what takes place, but, every once in a while something happens. Schools are micro managing.... dress code, lunches, manners, socializing, substance abuse, social media with respect to bullying and harassment.. etc. All of these things should start at home and be supported by the school...not the other way around.

Are teachers not allowed to have lives outside of class? If your Facebook profile is locked down and you're not linked to any current students, you should be able to post whatever you want during your free time. I'm sure it's not appropriate to say "Rex Ryan is acting like an ass" or "Yankees suck!" in the classroom, but you should be allowed to say it to your friends & family, and thus post it on Facebook.

I am sorry to disagree ....your point is inappropriate contact between students and teachers...take a stand parents monitor your children. A teacher can’t “improperly fraternize” with a student if that student’s parent is on point..or at least attempting b/c all that parent has to do is make a claim and it is investigated

BTW Jen G I agree

I also don’t understand your reference to the altitude

Seriously folks, teacher's have lives outside of the classroom. If that includes membership on social networking sites then so be it. However, inexcusable or inappropriate behavior, whether from a teacher, parent or student should not be tolerated. Whether you work for the BOE or a Fortune 100 company, no one has the right to limit another person's behavior outside of work unless it is harmful to others (minor's) or illegal. Other than that, if you are working you shouldn't be playing. If you are at lunch or it's after work, then it's outside of work. Parent's monitor your children's behavior and do your job, so we can do ours... educate them.

THANKS CONCERNED,very well put. Hey Ed U KATER, what school do you teach in. Doesn't ":ALTITUDE" mean how high up something is ? Sorry Scondo, think that went over her head, way over.

http://wallblog.co.uk/2012/08/02/the-best-social-media-policy-every-written/

Here is a quote from the article and a uniquely important individual;
Its from Benjamin Franklin, the American author, printer, politician and inventor (bifocals), and might have been was written around 250 years ago, but remains as relevant today in this digital age as it did when he first wrote it.

He wrote it not only as a writer himself, but someone who distributed words as a printer and publisher having set up the a newspaper called The Pennsylvania Gazette in 1728.

“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.”

Sorry.. I was giving Scondo way more credit than due. Sarcasim the lowest form of humor....

The point is proper boundaries. The Administration has every right (and obligation) to set those boundaries. Businesses provide boundary training sessions, establish codes of conduct and dress. As a church-worker, I attended boundary training sessions. It is unfortunate that such things need to be spelled out, but just noting the increasing number of inappropriate relationships between teachers and students would allow that it does. To note, with boundary issues, it is always the responsibility of the person in authority to maintain the proper boundaries.

I don't always throw compliments at our Board of Education - but this is a very good policy.

Not my point. My point being if you think everyone in your classroom, school, or district is .....or even can watch your child like you can ...it's not happening. You must be an active and vigilant part of your child's life and education. I am not casting blame I am trying to give insight and suggestion to keep your own child safe. And yes I do think training for teachers is important and necessary in order to make sure things don't go in the wrong direction. I however am old school enough to believe teachers don't necessarily have to have the same rules as the students...rules yes but not the same. Think about it..you as parents give your children rules ..curfews..driving with friends..cursing whatever..the same rules don't always apply..but there are rules. And think if your spouse undermined your rules what a difficult child you would have. Unless you have spent time in a classroom trying to maintain a classroom effective for education you cannot imagine what cell phones do to that classroom. Sit 4 kids at your kitchen table and allow them to use their phones while you explain their chores for the week and how you want them to be done....good luck. I simply hope this helps someone not to be blindsided...you are your child's advocate no one else!

Hi Jack S. - I think you didn't quite understand my post. I do think it is a good policy - and I do think the teachers should have strict boundaries imposed. As I wrote, in a business, a church, a synagogue, a school - it is those in authority who have the 'power' and may unfortunately terribly mis-use it. As I wrote, I don't often compliment our Board of Education - but this was an excellent move.

Gosh - English is my first language and it thought I used it well; however, several posters can't seem to understand what I've written. It is a GOOD policy. The burden IS on the teachers - NOT the students. Teachers MUST have boundaries. Teachers should not be Facebooking with students - it is inappropriate. Hope this is clear!

You just don't get it ....no problem ...my kids graduated from WV and have gone on to great schools and vocations ...you guys don't get it not my job to educate you. Good bye