b.
A support staff member shall not accept “friend” requests from any student on their personal social
networking website or other Internet-based social media website. Any communication sent by a student
to a support staff member’s personal social networking website or other Internet-based social media
website shall not be responded to by the support staff member and shall be reported to the Principal or
designee by the support staff member.
c.
Communication between a support staff member and a student through social networking websites or
other Internet-based social media websites is only permitted provided the website has been approved
by the Principal or designee and all communications or publications using such websites are available to:
every student in the class; every member of the cocurricular activity and their parents; and the Principal
or designee.
Reporting Responsibilities
In the event a student sends an electronic communication to a support staff member who has not been approved by the
Superintendent or designee to have electronic communications, the support staff member shall report the communication to
the Principal or designee. The Principal or designee will take appropriate action to have the student discontinue such
electronic communications. Electronic communications by a support staff member or a student where such communications
are not approved by the Superintendent or designee may result in appropriate disciplinary action. In the event a student
sends an improper electronic communication, as defined in this Policy, to a support staff member who has been approved by
the Superintendent or designee to receive electronic communications, the support staff member shall report the improper
electronic communication to the Principal or designee. The Principal or designee will take appropriate action to have the
student discontinue such improper electronic communications. Improper electronic communications by a support staff
member or a student may result in appropriate disciplinary action. A support staff member and student may be exempt from
the provisions outlined in this Policy if a support staff member and student are relatives. The parent of the student and the
support staff member requesting an exemption from the provisions of this Policy must submit a written request to the
Principal of the student’s school indicating the family relationship between the student and the support staff member. The
Principal will provide written approval of the request to the support staff member and the student. If the Principal does not
approve the request, the support staff member and the student must comply with all provisions of this Policy. The
Principal’s approval of a request for this exemption shall only be for the individual support staff member and student
included in the request and for the school year in which the request is submitted.
The provisions of this Policy shall be applicable at all times while the support staff member is employed in the school district
and at all times the student is enrolled in the school district, including holiday and summer breaks. A copy of this Policy will
be made available on an annual basis, to all parents, students, and school employees either electronically or in school
handbooks.
Policy 4283
N.J.S.A. 18A:36-40
Adopted: September 10, 2014
RESPECT IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Student Responsibilities:
Students have the responsibility to treat all staff members, including but not limited to teachers,
paraprofessionals, providers, secretarial staff, security and custodians, with respect and courtesy. Each student is
urged to regard staff members as resources who can be utilized to advance the student’s own knowledge and
development. Students shall be required to respect the rights of staff members and interference with such
rights will not be permitted. No student will be permitted to interfere with the efforts of staff members
in the performance of their jobs. Students should listen to and follow all direction of staff members. They
should take care of school materials and school property and demonstrate positive social skills. Students have
a responsibility to be prepared for school, both with all needed materials and work and a positive attitude
towards learning.
Students also have the responsibility to treat other students with respect and courtesy. Students should choose
peer groups that demonstrate safe, respectful and responsible behavior. Students should resolve conflict in
positive manners; violence is not an option. Student should listen to your peers and be open to new and different
ideas and viewpoints.
Students also have the responsibility to treat visitors to the school community, including parents, volunteers,
vendors, students from other schools, fans, with respect and courtesy. Students are representatives of this
District and should represent the District in an exemplary manner. Students shall exhibit good will and courtesy
towards all individuals with whom they come in contact.
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