Recognizing the importance of technology and communication in 21st
century education, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
(NPSC) is pleased to use social media to enhance and facilitate
communication with students, parents, employees and community partners.
The
Board recognizes the use of social media as a viable means to engage in
meaningful discussions, promote the values based learning happening
across the NPSC community and celebrate the successes of students and
staff.
Terms of Use
Prior to engaging with NPSC on social
media, individuals are expected to become familiar with the Board’s
terms of use. As a Catholic school system, NPSC has specific
expectations for students, staff and community members. All posts by
NPSC will be informed by the Board’s mission: Rooted in Faith, Alive in
Spirit. It is the responsibility of all individuals engaging on or with
NPSC social media to adhere to the same code of conduct.
NPSC
social media administrators will be available to monitor comments and
post new content during regular business hours. Messages or questions
posted outside of these hours will be addressed during the next business
day.
NPSC encourages open and engaging conversation but asks that
all individuals be respectful and keep posts relevant, positive and
constructive. NPSC reserves the right to delete any comment / review,
without notice and without providing reasons.
Posts will be deleted if they:
- are spam or advertising
- are clearly off-topic or disruptive
- advocate illegal activity or cyberbullying
- promote particular services, products or political organizations
- infringe on copyrights or trademarks
- violate any NPSC policies
- breach the safety or privacy of any NPSC student or staff
- use offensive language or are slanderous in nature
- are otherwise deemed inappropriate
Individuals
who are in violation of any of these guidelines could be banned from
further visiting and contributing to the NPSC social media platforms.
NPSC
uses its social media accounts for social networking and information
dissemination purposes. Content and reviews posted or shared represent
individual thoughts and beliefs and are separate from the opinions and
beliefs of NPSC and those of its employees.
By submitting content
and/or reviews, individuals are giving NPSC permission to use and
distribute this content and/or review in NPSC’s print and online
publications. Individuals participate at their own risk. Individuals are
fully responsible for your username and the content / review they
submit.
Questions concerning these guidelines may be directed to Communications at [email protected].