Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/7/2024 - 5:30 PM
Category: General Functions
Type: Info
Subject: 12.1 Presentation of Social Media Use of Board of Education Members
Strategic Goals:
4. Community Engagement
To welcome, build, and sustain strong partnerships with students, parents, families, residents, educational institutions, community organizations, and the civic and business communities to support student wellness and achievement.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Presentation of Social Media Use of Board of Education Members.pdf
F3 Newsflash - Board Member Personal Social Media.pdf
Rationale: On March 15, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier, which impacts a school board members' ability to control their social media pages. This case marks a departure from the previous Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal ruling and sets forth a new framework upon which school board members should abide by in managing their social media accounts. Our legal firm, F3, will present details about this new framework and will be available for questions by the Board of Education.
Budgetary Impact:
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education receive presentation of Social Media Use of Board of Education Members.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Hope Near - Board Secretary
Signed By:
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent